Pocket Beijing

Resumen del libro

Lonely PlanetPocket Beijingis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Sample the city"'s most famous dish, Peking Duck; wander the ancient alleys known ashutong; and explore the world"'s largest palace complex at the Forbidden City; all with your trusted travel companion.


Inside Lonely PlanetPocket Beijing:

"¢Full-colour maps and images throughout.
"¢Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
"¢Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
"¢Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
"¢Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
"¢Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map (included in print version), plus more than 15 colour neighbourhood maps.
"¢User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

Covers:the Forbidden City x{0026} Dongcheng North, the Summer Palacex{0026} Haidian, Beihai Park x{0026} Xicheng, South Chaoyang, and the Temple of Heaven Park x{0026} Dongcheng South.

Biografía del autor

David Eimer es periodista y escritor desde que renunció a ser abogado en 1990. Tras varios períodos en su Londres natal y Los Ángeles, en el 2005 se trasladó a Beijing, donde colaboró con numerosos periódicos y revistas británicos. Desde entonces ha viajado y residido en China y muchas ciudades del sureste asiático, como Bangkok, Phnom Penh y Yangón. Desde el 2006 cubre China, Myanmar y Tailandia para Lonely Planet.