The ideal travel companion full of insider advice on what to see & do plus detailed itineraries & comprehensive maps for exploring these diverse & compelling cities Experience imperial splendour at the Forbidden City in Beijing travel back in time with a visit to the Great Wall or explore the bazaars & backstreets of Shanghai's Old City everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters Discover the best of Beijing & Shanghai with this indispensable travel guide Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Beijing & Shanghai- Over 20 colour maps plus a large-scale pull-out map covering both cities & two transport maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours & itineraries of Beijing & Shanghai designed for every interest & budget- Illustrations & floorplans show in detail Beijing's elegant Temple of Heaven & imperial Summer Palace the world-famous Great Wall of China the iconic Bund in Shanghai & more- Colour photographs of each city's ancient architecture & historic sights elegant temples elaborate palaces tranquil parks & gardens & more- Detailed chapters with area maps cover Beijing Shanghai & Farther Afield- Historical & cultural context gives you a richer travel experience learn about each city's unique history iconic architecture temples & palaces museums & galleries parks & gardens & festivals & events- Experience the culture with features on language & script Chinese literature religion & philosophy architecture traditional arts traditional Chinese gardens Beijing opera modern arts Beijing's courtyard houses old Shanghai & more- Essential travel tips our expert choices of where to stay eat shop & sightsee plus useful phrases visa & health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Beijing & Shanghai is a detailed easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to these fascinating cities DK Eyewitness winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017 No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one
- The Independent Want to explore beyond Beijing & Shanghai? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide China About DK Eyewitness Travel DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you with easy-to-read maps tips & tours to inform & enrich your holiday DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries