Insight Guides China (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1786717719
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 988

Book Description
The emerging powerhouse of our times, China is a fascinating and complex country, taking in ultra-modern cities, dramatically varied scenery and ancient cultural treasures. This new edition of Insight Guide China is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to this enigmatic destination, highlighting all the unique sights and experiences to have while you're there. Inside Insight Guide China: Lively features by a local writer cover a whole range of subjects: traditional medicine, Chinese literature, Red Tourism, and of course, the country's many cuisines. Stunning photography brings this intriguing country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including sights such as the incomparable Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, the dazzling city of Shanghai and the dreamlike landscapes of Guilin. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the evocative capital Beijing and Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau to the mountains of Yunnan and Tibet and the spectacular landscapes of Guangxi and Sichuan. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip.

Insight Guides Pocket China (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1839050381
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in China, from top attractions like the Forbidden City, Beihai Park, the Great Wall, the Bund and West Lake to hidden gems, including Lijiang. Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring China - Cultural: delve into the region's rich heritage and get to know its modern-day life and people - Inspirational: discover where to go and what to do, highlighted with stunning photography - Practical: get around with ease with a free pull-out map featuring key attractions - Informative: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Beijing, the Northeast and Inner Mongolia, Northern Heartlands, Shanghai the Lower Yangzi, Southern China, Southwest China and Northwest China. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides South America (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1786718480
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 942

Book Description
With a wealth of history and ancient ruins, diverse culture, arts and cuisine, some lively capital cities, the dramatic Andes, idyllic beaches, and enthrallingly diverse wildlife, South America is an amazingly rich continent to discover. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide South America, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this captivating continent. An updated new edition by our expert authors. Stunning photography brings this delightful continent and its people to life. Highlights of the continent's top attractions, from colourful capitals like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to Easter Island, Iguaz Falls, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon Rainforest. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole continent from Caracas to the Galpagos Islands, the Andean Desert to Tierra del Fuego. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and the A-Z section will give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

China

Author: Damian Harper
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426200359
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
This beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every visitor. Continuing the series' winning formula, this new edition combines in-depth, up-to-date descriptions with dazzling photographs, detailed maps, cutaway illustrations of renowned structures, and a wealth of useful travel tips organized by cities and areas.

Southern China & Hong Kong

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Insight Guides
ISBN: 9789812584847
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From the South China Sea to the Himalayas, Southern China is explored in stunning, full-color photography and lively essays. Comprehensive hotel and restaurant listings, along with cross-referenced maps and floor plans, provide a complete coverage of must-see sights.

Insight Guides Philippines (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1786718561
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 697

Book Description
Insight Guide Philippines is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide that provides an essential introduction to this little-known Asian country. The Philippines is a destination of thousands of islands fringed by idyllic tropical beaches, plus stunning mountain scenery, colonial architecture and lively festivals. The Insight Guide will assist you in finding your ideal itinerary through what can be a daunting list of options, with the inspirational Best Of section setting out the principal places to visit in the Philippines. In-depth information on the country's history and culture is provided in a series of lively pages, while chapters on contemporary culture, food, festivals and architecture paint a vivid portrait of life in the Philippines today. The Places chapters cover all the sights worth seeing - from the amazing landscapes of northern Luzon to the beaches of the Visayas and the jungles of Palawan. At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section contains all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip. Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides Explore Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1789199301
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
Insight Guides Explore Shanghai Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Shanghai with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like the Bund, Yu Garden and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, to discovering cultural gems, including the inspirational M50 Art District, a fascinating and informative trip to the Shanghai Museum, and a peaceful walk in Fuxing Park, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your visit to Shanghai. Features of this travel guide to Shanghai: - 15 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat and drink along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in China's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Insider recommendations: discover the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife using our comprehensive listings - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: The Bund; Behind the Bund; People's Square; Nanjing Road West; The Old Chinese City; Xintiandi; The Former French Concession; Hongkou Jewish Ghetto & Lu Xun Park; Suzhou Creek; Xujiahui; Pudong; Shanghai After Dark; Tongli; Suzhou; Hangzhou Looking for a comprehensive guide to China? Check out Insight Guides China for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides Turkey (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1839051507
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 980

Book Description
Let us guide you on every step of your travels. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Turkey, is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Turkey, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Ani Ruins and Cappadocian landscapes, and hidden cultural gems like Diyarbakir. This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Adatepe, Amasya and Mardin to discovering the Bolkar Toros and Zeus temple, Aizanoi. - In-depth on history and culture: explore the region's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics - Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Turkey, which highlights the most special places to visit around the region - Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter - Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Istanbul, Istanbul: Old City, Istanbul: The New City and The Bosphorus, Thrace and Marmara, the Aegean Coast, the North Aegean Coast, the Southern Aegean, Izmir, Manisa and Sardis, Bodrum and Marmaris, the Mediterranean Coast, Lycia, Pamphylia, Cilicia, the Hatay, Central Anatolia, Ankara, Northwest Antatolia, Southwest Anatolia, East of Ankara, Cappadocia, the Black Sea Coast, the Black Sea, the East, the Near East and the Far East. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides City Guide Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1786712989
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 469

Book Description
From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Shanghai, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Museum, and hidden cultural gems like the longtangs and M50. Insight City Guide Shanghai is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring The Bund, to discovering Xintiandi. In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on street food, architecutre and performing arts, all written by local experts Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight City Guides come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning Outstanding orientation information will save you time while you explore Excellent Editor's Choice recommendations will make your trip more memorable Inspirational colour photography throughout Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides Mexico (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 183905106X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 795

Book Description
Let us guide you on every step of your travels. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Mexico is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Mexico, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Chichén Itzá, the Riviera Maya, Mexico City, Palenque and Colonial Oaxaca and hidden cultural gems like riding the world's most scenic railroad aboard the Ferrocarril Chichuahua al Pacífico. This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Teotihuacán, Uxmal and Meixcan folk art, to discovering Artesanía and Mexican music. - In-depth on history and culture: explore the region's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics - Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Mexico, which highlights the most special places to visit around the region - Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter - Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Mexico City and its Surroundings; Baja California; Through the Sierras; El Bajio and the Colonial Heartland; Jalisco and Michoacán; Acapulco and the Pacific Beaches; The Gulf Coast; Oaxaca; Tabasco and Chiapas; The Yucután About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.