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China
2010, APA Publications, Langenscheidt Publishers [distributor]
in English
- 11th ed.
9812820639 9789812820631
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Table of Contents
Introduction. The best of China ; The new superpower ; The Chinese ; The lands of China
History. Imperial China ; End of empire to modern times ; Decisive dates
Features. The new China ; Beliefs and religion ; Traditional medicine ; Chinese literature ; Arts and crafts ; Architecture ; Cuisines of China
Places. The North. Beijing ; Outside Beijing ; The Northeast ; Inner Mongolia ; Shanxi, Southern Hebei, and Shandong ; Xi'an, Shaanxi, and Henan ; The Centre. Shanghai ; Nanjing, Jiangsu, and the Grand Canal ; Hangzhou and Zhejiang ; Chang Jiang (Yangzi) region ; The South. Hong Kong ; Macau ; Guangdong, Hainan Island, and Fujian ; The southern interior ; The southwest. Guangxi and Guizhou ; Sichuan ; Yunnan ; The West. Tibet and Qinghai ; The Silk Road
Insights. Mini features. Inventions and technology ; Post-Imperial leaders ; The animal trade ; Cinema in China ; Hutong ; Shaolin ; A brief history of Shanghai ; The Great Dam of China ; The overseas Chinese ; Photo features. The Beijing Olympics ; Chinese festivals ; Chinese opera ; A guide to Chinese temples ; Building the Wall ; The terracotta warriors ; Ancient treasures ; China's sacred peaks ; Chinese wildlife ; Minorities of the Southwest ; The Silk Road
Travel tips. Transportation. Getting there ; Getting around ; Accommodation. Choosing a hotel ; Anhui ; Beijing ; Chongqing Shi ; Dongbei ; Fujian ; Gansu ; Guangdong ; Guangxi ; Guizhou ; Hainan Island ; Hebei ; Henan ; Hong Kong ; Hubei ; Hunan ; Inner Mongolia ;Jiangsu ; Jiangxi ; Macau ; Qinghai ; Shaanxi ; Shandong ; Shanxi ; Shanghai ; Sichuan ; Tibet ; Xinjiang ; Yunnan ; Zhejiang ; Shopping. What to buy ; Bargaining ; Import and export ; Where to shop ; Activities. Festivals ; The arts ; Nightlife ; Outdoor pursuits ; Tours and agencies ; A-Z, practical information. Admission changes ; Budgeting for your trip ; Business hours ; Climate ; Disabled travellers ; Electricity ; Embassies and consulates ; Emergencies ; Entry regulations ; Gay travellers ; Health and medical services ; Media ; Money matters ; Photography ; Postal/courier services ; Public holidays ; Public toilets ; Religious services ; Telecommunications ; Time zone ; Tipping ; Tours and travel agents ; Useful addresses ; Visitor hotlines ; Weights and measures ; What to bring; What to wear ; Language. Understanding the language ; Words and phrases.
Edition Notes
At head of title: Insight guides.
"New edition, fully updated, new photography"--Cover.
Previous ed.: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 468-469) and index.
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