Book Description
Discusses the history and culture of China, offers practical travel advice, and recommends accommodations, restaurants, transportation, and attractions.
Author : Margaret Kelly
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 13,51 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1400008255
Discusses the history and culture of China, offers practical travel advice, and recommends accommodations, restaurants, transportation, and attractions.
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 39,3 MB
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0770432107
Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of China, including Beijing's Forbidden City, Hong Kong's harbor views, the Silk Road’s walled towns, and Yunnan's forests and gorges. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. [308 vs 278] MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from the Great Wall to the Qing Tombs PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes GORGEOUS FEATURES on Chinese empires, food, and tea VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 23,78 MB
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1640971300
Ready to experience China? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Essential China travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of China, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to climb the Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City, or discover the Terracotta Warriers, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Essential China includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of China. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Chinese food, the Terracotta Warriors, and Chinese tea. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 60 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • BRAND NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT REVIEWS in major cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian and Kunming offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Chinese language phrases; and a calendar of events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best tours. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Lantau island and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, The Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City in Beijing, Shanghai Disneyland in Pudong, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, Chengdu, Sichuan and the Panda Breeding Research Center, Yangtze river cruises, Chongqing and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting Southeast Asia? Check out Fodor’s Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos, and Fodor’s Vietnam.
Author : Joanna G. Cantor
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 45,64 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1400008107
Recommends hotels, restaurants, museums, and parks, briefly describes the history and culture of Hong Kong, and offers tips on sightseeing, night life, leisure activities, and excursions to China
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 29,25 MB
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1101878800
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. With cutting-edge architecture, chic restaurants, and hip hotels alongside ancient temples, outdoor markets, and hole-in-the-wall dim sum joints, Hong Kong is an intoxicating destination. Whether travelers are stopping over on the way to another destination or spending a week in the city, this full-color guide will inspire them to experience all that Hong Kong has to offer. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Major sights such as Dragon's Back Trail, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Victoria Harbour, Chi Lin Nunnery, and Ocean Park · Side Trips from Hong Kong including Macau, Southside, Lantau Island, and the new territories · Coverage of Central Hong Kong and Kowloon
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 17,28 MB
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1101878622
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Beijing, including World Heritage sites, memorable markets, fantastic street food, and world-class nightlife. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Tiananmen Square, Confucius Temple, and Temple of Heaven · Side Trips from Beijing including The Great Wall, Thirteen Ming Tombs, The Western Temples, Eastern Qing Tombs, and Chengde Planning to visit more of China? Check out Fodor's country-wide travel guide to China and also our Hong Kong guide.
Author : Margaret Kelly
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 24,24 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1400005264
Full-color guide - Make your trip to Beijing unforgettable with illustrated features, 13 maps, and 146 color photos Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences & attractions - Lodging comparison charts - Easy-to-read color regional maps Explore Beijing, and beyond - Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more - "Word of Mouth" tips from fellow Fodor's travelers - Illustrated features on the Great Wall - Best ideas for making the most of your time and exploring historical sights Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information
Author : Fodor's
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 12,16 MB
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0876371780
Fodor’s Chicago 2013 is the perfect companion for your trip to this quintessential American city. With colorful features and the most updated information, Fodor’s Chicago 2013 will help you get straight to the best of what this city has to offer, everything from art to architecture, to shopping, baseball, jazz, and the very best deep-dish pizza. Our in-depth coverage also includes top reasons to visit the culturally and historically rich suburbs of Chicago, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park home studio, the Mallott Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Brookfield Zoo. Expanded Coverage: Includes new hotel and restaurant reviews throughout Chicago’s many exciting neighborhoods. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Chicago offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Chicago stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 48,29 MB
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1640974881
Whether you want to eat deep-dish pizza, explore the The Field Museum of Natural History, or bike along the lakefront, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Chicago are here to help! Fodor’s Chicago guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Chicago includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Chicago’s Best Outdoor Activities,” “Chicago’s Best Museums,” “Best Idea for a Night Out,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “How to Experience the Lakefront,” “Chicago Then and Now,” “The Sky’s the Limit,” and Frank Lloyd Wright LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Loop, Near North, River North, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Pilsen, Little Italy, Prairie Avenue, and more. Planning on visiting more of the USA’s great cities? Check out Fodor’s New York City. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Author : Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1400017459
Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.