Beijing is an intimate & informed portrait of a city at the centre of one of the world`s oldest civilizations & the capital of one of its newest superpowers. For hundreds of thousands of years, humans & their ancestors
- Peking Man among them
- have lived here. Over three & a half millennia, cities have risen & fallen in this place, five of them the capitals of dynastic empires. For centuries the stage for sieges, massacres, rebellions & political spectacle, Beijing has produced or inspired some of China`s greatest & most iconic works of literature, theatre & music. At this book`s heart is a concise, lively history of the city, full of big & charismatic personalities & dramatic events. Thought-provoking essays on topics ranging from the elemental problems of water & air to the vibrant art scene & the architectural adventurism of the city`s `hyperbuildings` take the reader to the shores of the city`s lakes, down into its subway system & through its bustling art districts. Generously illustrated with modern photographs & compelling historical images & containing a number of useful listings, Beijing is the ultimate introduction to this extraordinary city for travellers & general readers alike.

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Beijing on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Berndtson, highlighting the city’s 15 top sights, all with brief descriptions, plus enlargements of the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Fragrant Hills, Chengde, etc. The map provides:* A street plan of the city’s central districts (1:30, 000), extending north to the Olympic Forest Park & the 5th Ring Road, east & west to the 3rd Ring Road, & south to the Temple of Heaven Park & the 2nd Ring Road.* Detailed plan of the Forbidden City, naming individual buildings.* Wider coverage of the city within the 6th Ring Road (1:150, 000).* Beijing metro diagram* A road map of the environs (1:1, 200, 000), showing access to various places of interest outside Beijing, including Chengde. Also more detailed enlargements showing road access to the Great Wall at Badaling & the Ming Tombs.* Site plans of the Summer Palace, Fragrant Hills & Chengde, naming individual buildings, ruins, etc. All the street plans, maps & site plans are indexed, as appropriate. All place names are shown in the Latin alphabet only, except for the metro stations, prominently indicated on the street plans with their line numbers.15 of the best sights in the city & its environs are prominently highlighted on the appropriate maps & provided with brief descriptions. Also included is further tourist information on climate, etc. Map legend & all the text include English. ...

Beijing street plan from the Budapest based publishers Cartographia combing a street plan of the city’s central districts, an enlargement of the Forbidden City/ Tiananmen Square area, maps of the city’s environs, etc. The main plan at 1:28, 000 covers the city’s inner districts, with an enlargement showing the centre with the Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square in greater detail. Metro lines & stations are clearly marked; various places of interest & important public buildings are highlighted & named. The street index also

Includes:: lists of sights, museums, etc. Also provided area: a diagram of Beijing’s metro network; a road map of the city with its outer suburbs extending past the motorway ring, with a more detailed map the Ming Tombs area; a road map of the Beijing region including access to the Great Wall of China; & a map of the whole of China showing locations of its top sights. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only. Names of sights are in English. Map legend

Includes:: English. Current edition of this title was published for the 2008 Olympic Games & also

Includes:: a detailed plan of the Olympic Green area plus an index of sport venues for the Games.





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New for 2008, Travellers Beijing is the perfect guidebook for mainstream visitors wanting to explore China's vibrant capital & the northern provinces. This book delivers: expert advice, tracking down the best sights & experiences; suggested itineraries & highlights sections to help you make the most out of your trip; detailed background on people, geography, culture & history; clear & accurate mapping for orientation at country, region & city levels; suggested walks & tours to somewhere a little different; impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings; full colour throughout, with over 140 photographs; & comprehensive coverage of the best of the destination including: Beijing, Badaling, Tianjin, Zhengzho, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Songshan, Xian, & Huang He. Travellers are popular, compact guides for mainstream travellers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. Covering the very best of country, regional & city destinations, they offer the perfect balance of culture, history, practical information, mapping, photography & listings to appeal to a mass-market readership. ...

Beijing & Shanghai in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider’s perspective, in companion with the practicalities of navigating through remote Asian landscapes. Each title is heavily dedicated to the culture of the destination, all with accompanying colour photography. The guides also showcase a range of literary excerpts which are taken from travel writers together with translations from the work of indigenous writers & poets, creating a distinctive tone unique to the publisher. There are also basic overview location maps & concise practical advice for visitors, including information on getting there & around, itineraries, climate, health, clothing & equipment, money, photography, communications, security, shopping, media, food & drink, holidays & behavior, customs & etiquette. ...

China's drive into the 21st century has been fueled by the relationship
- & competition
- between Beijing, considered by some

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Beijing on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map combining a street plan of the city at 1:23, 000 with, on the reverse, a road map of its environs clearly showing the existing parts of the Great Wall & its entire course, plus numerous other historical & recreational sites. On one side is a very clear, easy to read street plan of the capital at 1:23, 000. Metro, railway & bus stations & ferry terminals are prominently marked & main traffic arteries are indicated. Numerous places of interest to visitors are highlighted, including selected hotels, cultural institutions & historical sites, shopping centres, etc,
- most shown with their names. Also provided are an enlargement of the Forbidden City & a diagram of Beijing’s metro network. On the reverse is a road map at 1:280, 000 of the surrounding region prominently highlighting the course of the Great Wall of China, indicating the remaining sections & the missing ones. Also marked are numerous other sights, including temples, museums, tombs, scenic areas & recreational sites, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. Both the plan & the road map show all place names in the Latin alphabet only & both are indexed.
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Beijing
- Portrait of a City, in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history
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“ Beijing
- The New City” is a superb book chronicling the city’s transformation from imperial wonder to modern mecca. Over
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Beijing in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...