China
A Travel Survival Kit
5th Edition
Published on 31. July 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
1120 pages
978-0-86442-363-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is Lonely Planet's fifth edition to "China", having been completely revised and updated to make China more accessible for the independent traveller. It includes: Hong Kong and Macau; suggested itineraries for short or extended visits; a full-colour country map; detailed information on getting around by public transport; glossary of place names in English with Chinese script; extensive historical and cultural information; over 200 updated maps; and 36 pages colour photos. The guide contains all the features of the "Travel survival kits" with information needed for a visit on any budget: getting there and around; history and culture; accommodation; local cuisine; places and times to visit; prices to pay; flora and fauna; language tips; health and safety advice and indispensable maps.
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Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hawthorn, Victoria
Australia
Publishing group
Lonely Planet Publications Ltd
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
202 maps, 36 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 184 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86442-363-4 (9780864423634)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Persons
Content
Facts about the country; facts for the visitor; getting there and away; getting around; Southern and Central China - Canton; Guangdong; Hainan Island; Hunan; Jiangxi; Hubei; Henan; Shaanxi; Shanxi; The East - Fujian; Zhejiang; Anhui; Shanghai; Jiangsu; Shandong; Hebei; Beijing; Tianjin; The North East - Liaoning; Jilin; Heilongjiang; The South West - Guangxi; Guizhou; Sichuan; Yunnan; The North and North West - Inner Mongolia; Ningxia; Gansu; Xinjiang; Tibet and Qinghai - Tibet; Qinghai.