Insight Guide China (Insight Guides China)

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 915 EAN: 9781585732890 ISBN: 1585732893 Label: Langenscheidt Publishers Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: 2002-04 Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers Studio: Langenscheidt Publishers
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Editorial Reviews: 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.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Preety Pictures Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Leaving for China in June 2001 Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Insight Comment: 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. More Reviews