Beijing Pocket

Sample the city´s most famous dish, Peking Duck; wander the ancient alleys known as hutong; and explore the world´s largest palace complex at the Forbidden City; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Beijing and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing: - Full-colour maps and images throughout - Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. - Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. - Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. - Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. - Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map (included in print version), plus more than 15 colour neighbourhood maps. - User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. - Covers the Forbidden City & Dongcheng North, the Summer Palace& Haidian, Beihai Park & Xicheng, South Chaoyang, and the Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can´t-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience.