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Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing

by Christopher Pitts
Robert Isenberg
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Beijing's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall, to making an offering at Lama Temple, and sifting through strings of freshwater pearls at the Hongqiao Pearl Market.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Beijing Travel Guide:

  • Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
  • Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate Beijing with ease
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace
  • Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
  • Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights
  • Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Beijing's best kept secrets and rising trends
  • Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
  • Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
  • Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
  • Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Beijing
  • Covers: Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central; Drum Tower & Dongcheng North; Temple of Heaven & Dongcheng South; Beihai Park & Xicheng South; Sanlitun & Chaoyang; Summer Palace & Haidian; plus day trips to The Great Wall of China and Universal Beijing Resort

    • eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

  • Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
  • Seamlessly flip between pages
  • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
  • Embedded links to recommendations' websites
  • Zoom-in on maps and images

    • Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Beijing.

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    • English