Beijing

Beijing - Bas Tom Le

This newly updated Insight Guide to Beijing has new full-colour photography illuminating not only the main tourist sights, but also the moods of the city and the lives of the people. Each street atlas covers a different part of Beijing City, and is embedded within each narrative description for easy-reference, as well as being fully indexed. There is also a full street atlas for the entire city, along with street references, towards the back of the guide for ease of use. The back pages feature the Beijing Subway map to help you navigate around public transport with ease. The Best Of section illustrates everything you can't afford to miss, including lesser-known sights, best architecture, best walks, best family activities, best of Old and New Beijing, plus money-saving hints. The main Places section covers everywhere from The Great Wall to the Forbidden City, the Lake District and the North. A fascinating Features section explores Life in the New China and the Olympic legacy alongside religion, the arts, and in particular the Beijing Opera to ensure your break is well informed. Each section of the city also has its own updated restaurant listings, featuring the best eateries to suit all budgets, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. There is a similar feature for the larger areas of Beijing giving an insight into the best shopping facilities, with each shop being given a succinct review to help inform your decisions. Practical information at the back of the guide also covers accommodation and its varying price ranges for each part of the city, cross-referenced with the street atlas. Travel tips cover transport, language, currency and more to ensure a hassle free holiday. Enjoy your city break in style with Insight Guides.