The Rough Guide to ChinaThe Rough Guide to China covers of all of mainland China including Tibet, along with the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. Clear, detailed maps show all listed arrival points, accommodation, restaurants and sights, while boxes provide bilingual keys. Use it to explore the sophisticated nightlife emerging in Beijing and Shanghai, to chill out in the mellow travellers' havens of Dali and Yangshuo, or roam the streets of characterful antique towns such as Lijiang. Up to date descriptions give the low-down on famous sights such as Beijing's Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army outside Xi'an, limestone peaks around Guilin and the cruise through the mighty Three Gorges along the Yangzi. There's also full practical information for less-known attractions: hiking holy mountains such as Shandong's Tai Shan; where to experience the culture of China's many ethnic groups, including Tibetans, Miao, Dai and Mongolians; how to explore remoter rural areas; and where to experience local food, from streetside snack stalls to plush Beijing Duck restaurants. |
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Contents
Introduction to China | |
Where to go | |
When to go | |
31 things not to miss | |
Basics | |
Getting there | |
Getting around | |
Accommodation | |
Guangxi and Guizhou | |
Yunnan | |
Sichuan and Chongqing | |
The Northwest Part 1 | |
The Northwest Part 2 | |
Tibet | |
Contexts | |
History | |
Food and drink | |
The media | |
Festivals | |
Sport and outdoor activities | |
Culture and etiquette | |
Shopping | |
Children | |
Travel essentials | |
Explore China | |
Beijing and around Part 1 | |
Beijing and around Part 2 | |
Hebei and Tianjin | |
Dongbei | |
The Yellow River Part 1 | |
The Yellow River Part 2 | |
The eastern seaboard | |
Shanghai and around | |
The Yangzi basin | |
Fujian Guangdong and Hainan Island Part 1 | |
Fujian Guangdong and Hainan Island Part 2 | |
Hong Kong and Macau | |
Chronology | |
Chinese beliefs | |
Traditional Chinese Medicine | |
Art | |
Music | |
Film | |
Books | |
Language | |
Chinese | |
More on China | |
Chinese architecture | |
Chinese cuisine | |
Chinese festivals | |
Small print | |
A Rough Guide to Rough Guides | |
Help us update | |
Acknowledgements | |
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