Best of Beijing

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AWESOME GUIDE, but beware...
A little too compact, perhaps. . .

Lonely Planet Best of Beijing (Lonely Planet Best of Series)
Ellis Quinn
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740598415

Book Description

If China were an opera singer, she'd look to Beijing for inspiration. Dynamic and historic, this grand city will inspire you, too. Lose yourself in wonder at the most splendid, jaw-dropping sights - the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China. Then there's Beijing's centuries-long history, played out on the streets every day. Ever discerning, Best of Beijing selects the best on offer - and puts the whole city in your pocket.

o HIT THE GROUND RUNNING - opinionated, fun reviews of the city's best sights and restaurants eliminate the guesswork <BR>o FIND IT WITH EASE - convenient pull-out maps and handy Chinese script take you where you want to go <BR>o SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR - from the most authentic baozi (dumplings) to cutting-edge international fare, this guide serves up the finest <BR>o SHOP UP A STORM - our author has selflessly researched the city's must-haves, from irresistible market bargains to top- notch tailors and designer goodies <BR>o CONNECT WITH THE CULTURE - Chinese theatre, acrobatics, and the most fun bars and pubs, here at your fingertips

Customer Reviews:

AWESOME GUIDE, but beware..........2007-01-05

Why beware? Well, Beijing is undergoing massive reconstruction in advance of the 2008 Olympics. I went to one location this guide mentioned, hoping to find the "Cool World CD Store" and instead found an open construction lot.

Snap.

Fortunately, the big places - The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, etc. - are still there, so you shouldn't miss those. The maps are superior and were the things I'd refer to most frequently there. They're strategically located on the endflaps, not buried in the pages of the book. If I ever go to Beijing again, I'll have this little travel bible by my side, you can be assured of that!

A little too compact, perhaps. . ........2006-08-21

Perhaps I have to chalk it up to my nearly-fifty-year-old eyes, but this guidebook is virtually impossible to use without a magnifying glass. Every time I read a review that harps point size I usually take it with the proverbial grain of salt, but this one really is very difficult to use. The maps of Beijing are even worse than the text, as the captions are printed in colors that do not stand out from the background. I thought this would be a nice little pocketbook to carry, that would fulfill both guidebook and map requirements, but in the latter case, it just isn't useful at all!
The guidebook itself is pretty concise, however, so that is a redeeming factor. A lot of the info seems to be imported from the LP China volume. I would just get that, plus a real map of Beijing. (And I have found that the Insight map of Beijing does not have any captions in Chinese characters. Maybe it was an older edition? I would think that is requisite for a city map to be at all useful!)

Fodor's Citypack Beijing's 25 Best, 4th Edition (25 Best)

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Misleading title - can Fodor count?!?!?

Fodor's Citypack Beijing's 25 Best, 4th Edition (25 Best)
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Manufacturer: Fodor's
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Beijing & Shanghai: China's Hottest Cities, Second Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

ASIN: 1400015782
Release Date: 2005-07-05

Book Description

25 Best Bets in Beijing - Plus a Full Color, Pull-Out Map And the Best of the Rest

Best palaces and halls • Best museums and galleries • Best ceramics, jades, silks • Best Beijing duck

Everything you need to explore Beijing.

· Top lodging and dining picks for every budget
· Sights to remember: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Gate and Square
· The Temple of Confucius, the Ming Tombs, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and other sacred places
· Pan-Asian eateries, dim sum restaurants, noodle shops, and tea houses
· Kid-friendly attractions, from the panda house at the zoo to the killer whale show at the aquarium
· Side trips to Peking Man Site, Fragrant Hills Park, and the Marco Polo Bridge

Customer Reviews:

Misleading title - can Fodor count?!?!?.......2005-11-03

I was highly disappointed by this book. Several of the 'Best 25' were all actually buildings within the Forbidden City. The book should be more appropriately titled 'Beijing's 20 Best'. It also did not warn people that different tours to the Great Wall are differentiated by either the most visited section which is almost completely restored and crowded versus another section that is less traveled and for the more die-hard culturalists. The map was also too large to read easily while in a taxi or traveling on foot. This book added almost no value to my trip.

Fodor's Pocket Beijing, 3rd Edition: The All-in-One Guide to the Best of the City Packed with Places to Eat, Sleep, Shop, and Explore (Pocket Guides)

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Fodor's Pocket Beijing, 3rd Edition: The All-in-One Guide to the Best of the City Packed with Places to Eat, Sleep, Shop, and Explore (Pocket Guides)
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ASIN: 0676901271
Release Date: 2002-06-04

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Fodor's Pocket Guides are designed for people who just want the highlights. They contain full, rich descriptions of major cities around the globe including the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights--all in a handy, pocket-size package.

Fodor's Pocket Beijing gives you: All the basics you need to help you decide what to see and do in the time you have; smart contacts and detailed practical information, including the scoop on public transportation, local holidays, what to pack, and more; the very best dining and lodging in every price range; great recommendations for shopping nightlife, outdoor activities, and essential side trips; and detailed maps with sights, restaurants, nightspots, and hotels clearly marked.

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Lonely Planet Best of Beijing (Lonely Planet Beijing Condensed)

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Great pocket resource
A Pretty Good Travel Guide, Perhaps Too Condensed.

Lonely Planet Best of Beijing (Lonely Planet Beijing Condensed)
Korina Miller
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740593863

Customer Reviews:

Great pocket resource.......2006-05-01

I used this many times when I visited Beijing. I lived in China for two years and visited Beijing five or six times and used this book most of those times. The maps are good, though with the rapid growth of the city they are limited. It is especially good if you don't have a lot of time and want to check out the highlights. I own several Best of and Condensed lonely planets and I love them.

A Pretty Good Travel Guide, Perhaps Too Condensed........2004-08-19

This is a pretty good travel guide. It might have been a little too condensed. I liked the slim form factor of the book. I personally would have preferred if it was a little bit larger and went into greater detail on some of the topics.

As opposed to the more complete Lonely Planet Beijing book, this book was published earlier this year. I would like to think that some of the information is more up to date as a result. It's simply too difficult to compare due to the fact that the book doesn't cover as many topics.

On the upside, like most Lonely Planet books, the graphics and pictures are awesome. I would have preferred a little more detail on the site map, but in general Lonely Planet does a nice job with their visuals.

On a whole, I would recommend this book to somebody who will soon be travelling to Beijing.

Fodor's Pocket Beijing, 2nd edition: The Best of the City (Pocket Guides)

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Quite Handy
nice but need more effort

Fodor's Pocket Beijing, 2nd edition: The Best of the City (Pocket Guides)
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Manufacturer: Fodor's
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ASIN: 0679004122
Release Date: 2000-06-13

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Pocket Guides are designed for leisure and business travelers who want the highlights of a
destination. They contain full, rich descriptions of the best a destination has to offer -- the most
worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging in all price ranges, plus shopping, nightlife, and
outdoors highlights.

The best guide to Beijing, packed with essentials
The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Mao's Tomb
Walking and biking tours in the narrow lanes of the Muslim quarter and around Liulichang and Beihai Park
Side trips to the Ming Tombs, the Great Wall, ancient temples, and China's oldest bridge
Shopping for antique and reproduction artwork, crafts, porcelain, jade, embroidery, fabric, carpets, silk
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Modern high-rises, traditional guest houses, European-style classics from the 1920s, hostelries
Beijing duck specialists, cafés, small private eateries, bustling Chinese regional restaurants

Endorsed by the American Society of Travel Agents
Pocket Beijing is excerpted from Fodor's China
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Customer Reviews:

Quite Handy.......2000-09-14

This book packs a lot into a small package. The most helpful part, was the useful phrases in the back of the book. It describes all of the touristy spots well. You won't miss a beat with this one!

nice but need more effort.......2000-03-27

China is a country with long long history and many manycontent. The pocket just introduce only small part of China. But it is still enough fo the foreigner who go to CHina for the first time.

Fodor's Citypack Beijing's Best, 3rd Edition (Citypacks)

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Fodor's Citypack Beijing's Best, 3rd Edition (Citypacks)
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ASIN: 140001350X
Release Date: 2004-03-02

Hong Kong at Its Best: With Macau and China's Top Three Cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou (Canton (World at Its Best Travel Series)

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Hong Kong at Its Best: With Macau and China's Top Three Cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou (Canton (World at Its Best Travel Series)
Robert S. Kane
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Fodor's Beijing's 25 Best, 5th Edition (25 Best)

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Fodor's Beijing's 25 Best, 5th Edition (25 Best)
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ASIN: 1400018749
Release Date: 2008-02-05

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Best Sights in Beijing

Manufacturer: China Esperanto Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 7505201573

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All Sightseeing spots and historical sites in Beijing with color photos in English/Chinese version.

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Best Scenery and Sights in Beijing

Manufacturer: China Nationality Art Photograph
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Binding: Hardcover

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Largest complete collection of Beijing's attractions, with a lively account of more than 100 destinations in the city, including excursions outside, and 550 beautiful photographs showcasing Beijing's profound culture and enchanting views.

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