The Bus to Beijing

The Bus to Beijing
Author: Jonathan Wilson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2010-07-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1445291835

The Bus to Beijing is a true-life odyssey across Asia.In this fast-paced adventure Jonathan Wilson journeys by bus, boat, train and car (but never by aeroplane) experiencing life on the road as an independent traveller.Keeping firmly off the beaten track, he explores lands less visited from Eastern Europe through Turkey, Transcaucasia and Central Asia before unexpectedly arriving in Beijing.This is no holiday. During his six months on the road Jonathan encounters numerous sticky situations in which he has to pit his wits against the challenges he faces. He is tormented by taxi drivers, pursued by prostitutes and falls victim to daylight robbery.But not every situation is sticky. This is also a story of kindness, laughter and serendipity. Where strangers become friends and chance events bring delight.With an amusing, informative and inspiring narrative, The Bus to Beijing is essential reading for anyone considering an overland adventure of their own or has ever just wondered, what if...

The Rough Guide to Beijing

The Rough Guide to Beijing
Author: Simon Lewis
Publisher: Rough Guides
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2004
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781843532422

This guide to historic city of Beijing brings its highlights to life from the latest hip nightspots to the Forbidden City. There are accounts of all the city's attractions and reliable, practical information on how to get around, where to stay and where to find the best restaurants and bars. The guide also includes detailed accounts of excursions outside the city to historic towns and hikes along the Great Wall. Each district is covered by a thoroughly researched and fully indexed map.

The Rough Guide to Beijing (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Beijing (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241314879

The Rough Guide to Beijing is the ultimate travel guide to China's remarkable capital city. From the majestic Forbidden City and maze-like hutong alleys to gorgeous lake-filled parks and the exquisite Summer Palace, this vibrant book - packed full of stunning photography and clear, colour-coded maps - reveals the city's best sights and attractions. And if you fancy taking a trip outside of Beijing, you'll be pointed in the right direction: incredible treks around the Great Wall, ancient villages, imperial hunting parks and fascinating, offbeat museums are all part of the mix. Comprehensive sections detail the very best places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and unwind: check out our author picks and "Beijing's Best" boxes, selecting atmospheric courtyard hotels, stylish bars, edgy art galleries, lively antiques markets, and much more. Expert reviews on film, literature and live music create a rounded and exciting picture of modern Beijing. However long you're staying, and whatever your budget, The Rough Guide to Beijing has you covered.

Beijing - Complete Public Transport Guide

Beijing - Complete Public Transport Guide
Author: Zeev Dzialoszynski
Publisher: Silvia Ben Moshe
Total Pages: 718
Release: 2009-11
Genre:
ISBN: 965914850X

The "Beijing Complete public transport guide" specifically designed for all English-speaking tourists and visitors to Beijing. This guide will enable you to get around Beijing with confidence and ease. The guide will save you lots of time and money. It was designed as a way to help you find the information you need quickly. Beijing is a huge metropolis. Most of its people do not understand a word of English. In addition, when you finally find English speakers they seldom have the information you need to get to your destination. Taxi drivers often do not understand English. They often refuse driving long distances or take you to the 'general destination' only, which may be several kilometers away. Traffic jams are very common and taking a taxi can prove to be a costly and time-consuming exercise. Beijing's extensive public transport system, including buses and subways, offers the most cost effective and efficient way to travel. The "Beijing Complete public transport guide" has extensive information on Beijing's public transport system - including details of over 22,000 bus and subway stations. The guide has detailed information sorted by * Time tables * Bus & Subway routes * A full list of bus stops, sorted in both English - Chinese and Chinese - English * A full list of popular destinations (such as major tourist attractions, markets, museums, temples, universities, hospitals, parks) and how to get there using public transport. * Most popular and highly appraised hostels The guide includes both English and Chinese names and characters throughout. This will enable any non-English speaking Chinese to help you. Just point the right spot in the guide. If you have any comments or requests please contact us on [email protected] We trust you find this guide very simple, useful, and comprehensive

Beijing and Shanghai

Beijing and Shanghai
Author: Emmanuelle Morgen
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2005
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400013399

Presents information on accommodations, restaurants, cultural sites, shopping, and nightlife in Beijing and Shanghai.

Let's Go China 5th Edition

Let's Go China 5th Edition
Author: Let's Go Inc.
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 928
Release: 2004-12-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780312320058

Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: China is your comprehensive guide to Asia's most exciting destination. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy deliver must-have practical information. This edition boasts more outdoors activities, expanded must-see historical sights, and brand-new coverage of trekking, ethnic villages, and daytrips. An extensive chapter on alternatives to tourism helps you find ways to extend your stay and make a difference, while a phrasebook in Mandarin, Cantonese, Tibetan, and Uighur will help you get there, get around, and get busy, no matter where you may be. So, whether you'd rather chat it up with monks or trek to alpine lakes and glacier-capped peaks, Let's Go's intrepid researchers can lead the way.

The Rough Guide to China

The Rough Guide to China
Author: David Leffman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages:
Release: 2008-05-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405384956

The Rough Guide to China is the definitive guidebook to one of the world's most fascinating and rapidly changing travel destinations. The full-colour introduction gives an inspiring insight into many of China's highlights, from the awesome scenery down the Yangzi River to the incredible Great Buddha at Leshan and the lavish Confucius Temple. Read expert background on everything from the treasures of the Forbidden City to the Buddhist art of the Mogao Caves as well as comprehensive information on China's history, politics, cultures and peoples. This fully- updated fifth edition includes an extended chapter on Shanghai and new colour inserts throughout allowing you to chose where to go and what to see, inspired by over 150 photos. Rely on our selection of the best places to stay and eat, for every budget with place names, accommodation and restaurants invaluably translated into Chinese script. Featuring over 140 detailed maps plus vital Chinese characters, this indispensable guide takes you from cutting-edge clubs in Shanghai to holy mountains in Tibet and from ancient temples to gleaming new skyscrapers. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to China

China

China
Author: Margaret Kelly
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 778
Release: 2007
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400017319

Discusses the history and culture of China, offers practical travel advice, and recommends accommodations, restaurants, transportation, and attractions.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide China

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide China
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465455671

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. This guidebook reveals the magnificence of China's greatest sights, including in-depth coverage of the Forbidden City and terra-cotta soldiers. It provides expert tips for visiting the Great Wall, cruising through the stunning Yangtze Three Gorges, and exploring the ultramodern cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features on everything from the Beijing Opera to Confucianism, calligraphy, and the cult of Mao. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China truly shows you this country as no one else can.