DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Beijing and Shanghai

DK Travel

ISBN 10 : 0241196760 ISBN 13 : 9780241196762

Editeur : DK Travel, 2016

Synopsis

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring these diverse and compelling cities.

Experience imperial splendour at the Forbidden City in Beijing, travel back in time with a visit to the Great Wall or explore the bazaars and backstreets of Shanghai's Old City: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Beijing and Shanghai with this indispensable travel guide.

Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Beijing and Shanghai:
- Over 20 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map covering both cities and two transport maps, help you navigate with ease
- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need
- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Beijing and Shanghai, designed for every interest and budget
- Illustrations and floorplans show in detail Beijing's elegant Temple of Heaven and imperial Summer Palace, the world-famous Great Wall of China, the iconic Bund in Shanghai and more
- Colour photographs of each city's ancient architecture and historic sights, elegant temples, elaborate palaces, tranquil parks and gardens, and more
- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Beijing, Shanghai and Farther Afield
- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about each city's unique history, iconic architecture, temples and palaces, museums and galleries, parks and gardens, and festivals and events
- Experience the culture with features on language and script, Chinese literature, religion and philosophy, architecture, traditional arts, traditional Chinese gardens, Beijing opera, modern arts, Beijing's courtyard houses, old Shanghai and more
- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, visa and health information

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Beijing and Shanghai is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to these fascinating cities.

DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.

"No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The Independent

Want to explore beyond Beijing and Shanghai? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide China.

About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Instantly recognizable for our bold visual design, DK Travel has been helping people explore the world for over 30 years. From our classic DK Eyewitness guides to the utterly unique Top 10 pocket series, our practical books combine striking photography, cultural insights, and best-in-class maps to make every trip special. And that’s only part of our story. We also publish inspiring coffee-table collections and stories that celebrate the people, places, and passions that fuel your armchair wanderlust. Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or reminiscing, DK Travel brings the world to you, wherever you want to go.

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The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Beijing and Shanghai will lead you straight to the best attractions both cities have to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Beijing and Shanghai's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children.

The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Beijing and Shanghai also includes in-depth coverage of all the unforgettable sights and comes complete with free pull-out city maps, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. The maps have detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around each city, and there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers.

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Beijing and Shanghai shows you what others only tell you

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK Travel
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0241196760
• ISBN 13: 9780241196762
• Reliure: Carton flexible
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Dorling Kindersley Verlag GmbH; productsafety@dk.com; ; Arnulfstr. 124; München; 80636; Allemagne