Streetwise Guide Beijing: The Inside Scoop from Local and International Experts [Paperback]

Glenn Alexander (Author), Ouyang Weiping (Author)

Book Description

Series: Streetwise Guide | Publication Date: June 2007

Streetwise Guide Beijing is much more than a guidebook; it is a comprehensive source of information for all your travel needs. With sample itineraries to ensure you get the most of your time in Beijing, to cultural norms (and taboos), useful phrases (with an easy and user-friendly pronunciation guide), detailed maps, transit options and more, it’s like havin a wise local «Beijinger» in your back pocket.

Product Details

• Paperback: 369 pages
• Publisher: Foreign Languages Press(Beijing China); 1st edition (June 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 7119046217
• ISBN-13: 978-7119046211
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,775,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for anyone planning a trip to Beijing, June 8, 2008

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This review is from: Streetwise Guide Beijing: The Inside Scoop from Local and International Experts (Paperback)

Beijing is the capital of modern China and the first city a tourist will visit when they want to visit the cultural storm that is China. "Beijing: Streetwise Guide" is a complete and comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to experience China without it turning into a massive mis-communication headache. With money saving tips, time saving tips, and more - complete with maps and a multilingual picture guide for Chinese food menus so you don't accidentally order something you'd have rather not. "Beijing: Streetwise Guide" is highly recommended for anyone planning a trip to Beijing and community library travel collections.