Insight Guide China [Paperback]

Scott Rutherford (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Apa Productions; 9th Rev edition (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887295959
• ISBN-13: 978-0887295959
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,262,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Insight, June 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Insight Guide China (Paperback)

After comparing this book on China to other books on China I purchased this book. I visited 4 cities in China and found this book extreenly helpful. The background and history sections enlightened me. This information provided me with greater insight. The sections on specific places in China provided great detail. The readability, maps and color pictures enhance its value as a resource on China. I found the section on travel tips an indespensible aid.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leaving for China in June 2001, January 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Insight Guide China (Paperback)

Leaving for China in June 2001, so will know how well this book covered the details. But, of all the books I've looked through, this one was by far the best for general information. Excellent pictures and text, with really well laid out maps. Items of interest are noted in the text and on the map with a circled number, so it is really easy to find items on the map. Much more than just a 'travel guide' this book would be an excellent introduction to China, Chinese culture, history, and peoples, even for people not going. Highly recommended.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Preety Pictures, December 28, 2001

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Igor (Shanghai, China) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insight Guide China (Paperback)

Pretty pictures and a nice overview of sites here but not much in the way of practical information. Best for deciding where to go but not for planning logistics.