Insight Guide China (Insight Guides China) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Insight Guide China includes a section detailing China's history, 8 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from traditional medicine to ornate pagodas, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus 21 maps and many incredible photographs.

About the Author

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers; 9 Sub edition (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585732893
• ISBN-13: 978-1585732890
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #754,953 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	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.