Indexed road map of North Eastern China at 1:3, 000, 000 from Nepa Maps, covering north to south from Manchuria to Henan, & to the west as far as Qinghai. The major road network is shown clearly, as are railway lines & airports. Topography is shown through subtle use of shading & spot heights. International & administrative boundaries are prominently highlighted, as are points of interest such as the Great Wall, national parks, beaches etc. The map is indexed, with lakes, mountains & mountain passes included. Longitude & latitude lines are marked at 2° intervals. Place names, legend & index are in English. ...

North-eastern China at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles in a convenient format for use when travelling, with a street plan of central Beijing. The map is double-sided, with a very generous overlap between the sides, & provides coverage from just south of the capital to well beyond Harbin & in the east Vladivostok. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only with, where useful, their historical pre-Pinyin names (Peking, Tientsin, etc). Maps in the Nelles series for China present road & rail networks on a base with topography indicated by relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & peaks plus additional spot heights. Local airports are marked & the maps also show internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Places of interest, including historical sights, beaches, national parks or protected area, etc. are highlighted both on the main map & on the accompanying street plans or enlargements. Each title has latitude & longitude lines at 1° intervals. The maps are not indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the full list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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North-East China Wall Map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map, size 97 x 88cm (38” x 34.5” approx), with attractive presentation of the region’s varied topography, tourist sights including the Great Wall, & coverage extending south to include Beijing. Bold altitude colouring with plenty of names of mountain ranges & other geographical features, peak heights, etc, provides an excellent picture of the region’s geography. Names of main towns are also given in Chinese script &, where appropriate, with local alternatives. The map shows the region’s road & rail networks, with intermediate driving distances marked on many routes. Also marked are provincial boundaries with names of the provinces. The map shows both the Great Wall of China & the Wall of Genghis Khan, & symbols highlight various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse side. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English. Please note: this title is part of Gizi Map’s coverage of China at 1:2, 000, 000, available both as folded maps & as wall maps – to see the full list of the titles & the exact coverage by each map please click on the series link.

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North-West China Wall Map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map, size 99 x 89 cm (39” x 35” approx), with attractive presentation of the region’s varied topography, traditional local alternatives to Chinese place names, plus a street plan of Ürümchi. Bold altitude colouring with graphics for deserts, yardangs, salt flats, etc, & plenty of names of mountain ranges, peak heights & other geographical features provides an excellent picture of the region’s topography. Names of main towns are also given in Chinese script &, where appropriate, traditional local names are also included (Yining/ Gulja, Shache/Yärkän, etc). The map shows the region’s network of roads & desert tracks, with intermediate driving distances on main roads, & indicates which roads were part of the Silk Route. Railway lines are included & boundaries of administrative regions & autonomous prefectures are marked. Numerous places of interest are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse side. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a street plan of Ürümchi indicating tourist accommodation, various facilities & places of interest. Please note: this title is part of Gizi Map’s coverage of China at 1:2, 000, 000, available both as folded maps & as wall maps – to see the full list of the titles & the exact coverage by each map please click on the series link.

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North-eastern China in a series of five indexed maps at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map with attractive presentation of the country`s varied topography. Bold altitude colouring, with spot heights & names of mountain ranges & other geographical features, provides an excellent picture of the terrain. The maps in this series show various categories of roads including selected tracks, with intermediate driving distances marked on many routes. Railways, shipping & ferry lines, & local airports are also shown. Province boundaries are indicated & national parks are highlighted. Symbols marks landmarks & features such as tombs, monasteries, churches, temples, ruins, UNESCO sites including the Great Wall, & other places of interest. Names of main towns are also given in Chinese script & within Tibet alternative versions are provided. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Each title has an index on the reverse. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English.IN THIS TITLE: north-eastern China & eastern Mongolia, extending south to beyond Beijing & Tianjin, & south of Pyongyang in North Korea. The map

Includes:: the eastern part of the Great Wall & the Wall of Genghis Khan.



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North-Western China in a series of five indexed maps at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map with attractive presentation of the country`s varied topography. Bold altitude colouring, with spot heights & names of mountain ranges & other geographical features, provides an excellent picture of the terrain. The maps in this series show various categories of roads including selected tracks, with intermediate driving distances marked on many routes. Railways, shipping & ferry lines, & local airports are also shown. Province boundaries are indicated & national parks are highlighted. Symbols marks landmarks & features such as tombs, monasteries, churches, temples, ruins, UNESCO sites including the Great Wall, & other places of interest. Names of main towns are also given in Chinese script & within Tibet alternative versions are provided. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Each title has an index on the reverse. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English.IN THIS TITLE: the Sinkiang (Xinjiang) Autonomous Region. The map extends from the Russian & Mongolian borders to the edge of Tibet, & westwards to Lake Balqash in Kazakhstan, beyond Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway, & to Srinagar in India, including the disputed Aksay Chin region. An inset shows a street plan of Ürümchi, highlighting accommodation & places of interest.

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China on an overview map from Periplus, accompanied by enlargements of the regions around the capital, Shanghai & the Pearl River Delta, plus street plans of central Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Suzhou & Hangzhou. On one side is a general map of China at 1:8, 000, 000 showing the country’s networks of main road & rail connections, as well as its administrative divisions with names of the provinces. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with names of mountain ranges, etc. Main tourist sights are highlighted. The map is accompanied by three enlargements: Beijing area at 1:500, 000, Shanghai area at 1:1, 000, 000, plus the Pearl River Delta with Guangzhou, Hong Kong & Macau at 1:1, 000, 000, all highlighting more places of interest. The main map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 5°; the enlargements show no geographical coordinates. No indexes of place names are provided. On the reverse, five main cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Suzhou & Hangzhou, have street plans of their central areas, annotated with numerous places of interest, hotels, etc. Scales vary from 1:70, 000 for Shanghai to 1:30, 000 for Hangzhou, so does the presentation of place names from most in dual script on the Beijing plan to mainly transliterated for Guangzhou. None of the plans of maps are indexed. ...

The Lonely Planet Chinese Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations
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China in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Full-colour Berlitz Pocket Guide China is the ultimate handy guide to this enigmatic destination, covering all the information you need on where to go & what to do. The book features a rundown of the country`s Top 10 Attractions from the Great Wall to the amazing landscapes of Guilin, & a suggested 14-day tour of the principal sights. Inside China Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from scuba diving, to walking in national parks or working your way around stylish bars. Essential information on culture & history. Eating Out covers the country`s best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...