Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing is your passport to the most
relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden
discoveries await you. Sample the city's Peking Duck, wander the ancient
alleys known as hutong, and explore the world's largest palace complex
at the Forbidden City -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to
the heart of the best of Beijing and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your
personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local,
avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone
numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing,
going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map (included in print version),
plus more than 15 colour neighbourhood maps
- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by
neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time
- Covers the Forbidden City & Dongcheng North, the Summer Palace&
Haidian, Beihai Park & Xicheng, South Chaoyang, and the Temple of
Heaven Park & Dongcheng South.
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing, a colorful,
easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket,
provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss
experiences to maximize a quick trip experience.
- Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and
offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Beijing's
neighbourhoods? Check out our Lonely Planet Beijing guide.
- Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet
China or Discover China guide for a comprehensive look at all
China has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the
world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every
destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel
products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers
must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten
paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find
themselves.
