Fodor's Exploring China- A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to this fascinating nation. - Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout - Intelligent, opinionated writing by Christopher Knowles. - Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on Tibetan Buddhism, jade, the Great Wall, the Cultural Revolution, and other aspects of local color, culture, and history--with loads of fascinating trivia; zingy captions. - What to see and do, plus recommended tours. - Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights. - To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging, plus a guide to Chinese cuisine. - Key planning information. - Over 20 detailed maps and plans. - Comprehensive destination/topic index. |
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