The Rough Guide to China 4

by David Leffman, Simon Lewis

With over 1300 pages and 150 maps, the Rough Guide to China is the essential handbook to this vast and extraordinary country. In-depth coverage of the entire country, from buzzing Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai to the ethnic minority regions of the southwest and Tibet. The authors give expert practical advice for every budget on where to stay, where to find the best local cuisine and getting round by public transport. There are also invaluable translations into Chinese script of place names, accomodation and restaurants. The guide also gives a detailed background on China''s history, politics, cultures and peoples. "Best guidebook" Sunday Times "Historical and cultural erudition combined with down-to-earth practical advice puts this guide streets ahead of the competition" Watersone''s Books Quarterly.

Genres: Travel, China, Nonfiction, Reference, Guidebook

1248 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

Reviews

[Diane Broussard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought in preparation for living in China for a year.

[Jennifer J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally extremely helpful, but I was upset that Xining was given barely a page. Wtf, Rough Guide. That city is the bomb!

[Dongkwon Choi · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's lack of information. Now that many Chinese cannot speak English, It's necessary to include much information. And in terms of the quality of paper isn't good.

[Talbot Hook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Infinitely better than the lonely planet guide.

[Trena · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just boning up before I go.