Beijing in the new-look Pocket guide series gives you all the top tourist sights as well as the locals’ favourites so that you get the best of both worlds! Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. The guide is organised into 4 distinct sections – Quick Start, Explore, The Best of & Survival Guide
- recommending a series of top sights as well as ‘local life’ experiences to make the most of your visit. The ‘ Quick Start’ section introduces the keys to understanding the city & offers tips for a smooth trip. Here you will find the city’s Top Sights, Local life, Day-by-Day suggested itinerary planner, Need to Know & Neighbourhoods. The ‘ Explore’ chapter will detail the best things to see & do, neighbourhood by neighbourhood offering insider’s city recommendations & tips for making the most of your visit. The information provided

Includes:: contact details, addresses, how to get there, opening times & prices are also given where relevant. Map extracts will make exploring very easy. The ‘ Best of’ section will list the city’s highlights to help you plan your visit, expect the best art, architecture, tours, historical sites, bars, clubs etc. plus ‘ Top Tips’ insets. The ‘ Survival’ chapter will provide tips & tricks for a safe & smooth visit. Prepare for your trip reading advice on when to go, & what to expect from your arrival, throughout your stay including information on transport, hotels & accommodations (a few contact details are provided), business hours, dos & don’ts & a page dedicated to basic vocabulary. These guides come with a detachable fold out map cross-referenced to the text in the book, with a list of sights on the reverse.


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The Lonely Planet guide to Belgium & Luxembourg offers frank & informal advice on an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife. Written & researched by a team of experts, this book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Meet for drinks at ` The King of Spain` in Brussels` Grand Place, cycle through the streets of Bruges, or experience the valley view from Rochehaut Coverage
Includes:: around Brussels, Western Flanders, Eastern Flanders, Antwerp, Ghent, Liege, Verviers, Bouillon, Namur, Mons, Hainaut, Brabant Wallon, the Ardennes, Luxembourg City, & more With introductory sections profiling the destination & advising on the best time to visit, suggested itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. The guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. There are dedicated sections on major cities & towns within each region, with relevant information on orientation, sights, activities, eating & drinking, tours, courses, festivals & events. Accommodation is divided into budget, mid-range & top-end in order to cater for a wide range of budgets. All places highlighted in the text are cross-referenced to black & white overview maps showing their respective locations. ‘ Don’t Miss’ information boxes give bullet-pointed lists of notable local attractions & their relevant page numbers in the guide. An extensive Directory section gives important practical guidance on accommodation, activities, business hours, children, climate charts, customs, dangers & annoyances, embassies, insurance, internet access, maps, money, photography, shopping, solo travellers, transport, travellers with disabilities, visas, volunteering & women travellers, among other useful information.
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Explore the ancient Maya site of Caracol, dive the world-renowned Blue Hole, or spot toucans in the wild. Inside Lonely Planet Belize: Colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries Insider tips Essential info Honest reviews for all budgets Cultural insights Over 40 maps Covers Belize District, Northern Cayes, Northern Belize, Cayo District, Southern Belize, Tikal, Flores, Guatemala & more. ...

Lonely Planet Berlin is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Visit the iconic Berlin Wall, enjoy local street art & nightlife, or be dazzled by the Reichstag; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Berlin & begin your journey now. Looking for just the highlights of Berlin? Check out Pocket Berlin, a handy-sized guide focused on the can`t-miss sights for a quick trip. ...

Lonely Planet Berlin is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. This new edition features First Time Berlin chapter; Annotated illustrations of the Berlin Wall & Museuminsel; walking tours & day trips from Berlin. Catch the lift to the Reichstag`s dazzling glass dome, enjoy a tipple in an atmospheric beer garden, or reflect on the Berlin Wall`s stirring history; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Berlin & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Berlin Travel Guide: Full-colour maps & images throughout. Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests. Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & 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. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- including history, architecture, art, literature, cinema, music, theatre, politics, cuisine, beer, wine. Free, convenient pull-out Berlin map, plus over 36 colour maps. Covers Historic Mitte, Museumsinsel, Alexanderplatz, Potsdamer Platz, Tiergarten, Scheunenviertel, Kreuzberg, Neukolln, Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, City West, Charlottenburg & more. Lonely Planet Berlin, is one of the most comprehensive guide to Berlin, is perfect for both exploring top sights & taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights of Berlin? Check out Pocket Berlin, a handy-sized guide focused on the can`t-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet`s Germany guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet`s Discover Germany, a photo-rich guide to the country`s most popular attractions. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet & Andrea Schulte-Peevers. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world`s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile & digital travel products, & a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.


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Lonely Planet`s Best of Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Catch an aria at the Sydney Opera House, snorkel the dazzling Great Barrier Reef, learn to surf in Byron Bay or Bondi, spot crocs in Kakadu National Park, or visit Uluru, the cultural & geographical heart of Oz; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Australia & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Best of Australia:- Full-colour images throughout- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, aboriginal Australia, art, food, wine, sport, landscapes, wildlife- Free, convenient pull-out Sydney map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate your destination- Covers Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, tropical Queensl&, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Darwin, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Perth & more


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Lonely Planet Best of Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze in wonder at Gaudi`s Sagrada Familia, stroll along La Rambla & the ancient streets of the Barri Gotic, & take your pick of tapas joints, all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Barcelona & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Best of Barcelona Travel Guide:- Zoom-in maps & images- Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing- Full-colour maps & images throughout- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & 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- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- cuisine, history, art, music, architecture, Catalan culture, politics.- Free, convenient pull-out Barcelona map (included in print version), plus over 35 colour maps- Covers Barri Gotic, La Rambla, La Ribera, La Sagrada Familia & L` Eixample, Parc Guell, El Raval, Barceloneta & the Waterfront, & more.


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Lonely Planet Best of Canada is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on Canada`s top experiences. Experience the grandeur of the Rockies, wander the labyrinth of lanes in Quebec City, or hit the powdery slopes on the outskirts of Vancouver; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Canada & begin your journey now. Inside Lonely Planet Best of Canada: Full-colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & 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 Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, festivals, cuisine, wildlife, arts Free, convenient pull-out Vancouver map (included in print version), plus over 50 colour maps Covers Toronto, Niagara Region, Atlantic Provinces, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, the Prairies, Vancouver, Haida Gwaii, the Yukon & more


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Lonely Planet Best of China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi`an, or wander around the pagodas & lilting willows of Hangzhou`s West Lake; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of China & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Best of China: Full-colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & 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 Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, festivals, cuisine, architecture, religion, environment, wildlife, painting, literature, film Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map (print version) Covers Beijing, Great Wall, Xi`an, Shanghai, Three Gorges, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Yangshuo, Fenghuang, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Sichuan, Macau, Yunnan & more


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Wander through the pristine Monteverde Cloud Forest, discover Tico culture in San Jose or sprawl on a white sand beach in Montezuma, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun & easy. Inside Lonely Planet Best of Costa Rica:• Full-colour images throughout. • Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests. • Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots. • Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips & prices. • Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, art, literature, music, cinema, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine, outdoor adventures, Native American culture & sports. • Easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate your destination


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