Includes index. Introducing China-Beijing & the north-Central China-The south-The southwest-The northeast-Inner Mongolia & the silk roads-Traverlers' needs-Survival guide.
Contents:
Introducing China. Discovering ; Putting China on the map ; A portrait of China ; China through the year ; The history of china -- Beijing & the north. Introducing Beijing & the north ; Beijing ; Hebei, Tianjin, & Shanxi ; Shandong & Henan ; Shaanxi -- Central China. Introducing central China ; Shanghai ; Jiangsu & Anhui ; Zhejiang & Jiangxi ; Hunan & Hubei -- The south. Introducing the south ; Fujian ; Guangdong & Hainan ; Hong Kong & Macau -- The southwest. Introducing the southwest. Sichuan & Chongqing ; Yunnan ; Guizhou & Guangxi -- The northeast. Introducing the northeast ; Liaoning, Jilin & Heilongjiang -- Inner Mongolia & the Silk Road. Introducing Inner Mongolia & the silk road ; Inner Mongolia & Ningxia ; Gansu & Qinghai ; Xinjiang -- Tibet. Introducing Tibet ; Tibet -- Travelers' needs. Where to stay ; Where to eat and drink ; Shops & markets ; Entertainment ; Sports & specialist holidays -- Survival guide. Practical information ; Travel information ; Phrase book.
Summary:
Includes illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks, street-by-street guides, information on popular sights, and a traveler's guide with tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs, transportation, medical services, museums, and entertainment.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.