A double-sided, indexed, general-purpose road map of Eastern China at 1:3, 000, 000 scale, extending as far west as Xinin (approx. 101°E) & to the northern & southern borders. The national road network is clearly shown, marking different classes of road down to provincial highways, with some other major local roads shown. Intermediate driving distances between locations are marked alongside roads. Railways & the Great Wall of China are also marked. Cities & major towns are shown with their names in English, & symbols indicate their populations. Topography is shown by attractive altitude colouring (in feet), & spot heights are given for mountain peaks (in metres). Natural features such as rivers, swamps, salt beds, glaciers & sand areas are shown. Provincial & international boundaries are shown, with province names clearly marked. Nature reserves, forests & National Parks are indicated, as are historical ruins & other points of interest. High passes, ports & airports are also shown. Grid lines divide the map at 2° intervals Inset maps, showing major road approaches & junctions, are given for the regions around Shanghai, Guangzhou & Kowloon/ Hong Kong. A city centre inset map is given for Beijing, showing principal sights, tourist attractions, city transport & other practical visitor information. ...

East-Cental China at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles in a convenient format for use when travelling, with street plans of central Beijing & Shanghai. The map is double-sided, with an overlap between the sides, & provides coverage from just north of the capital, to include the local sections of the Great Wall, to Wenzhou & westwards to include Xian. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only with, where useful, their historical pre-Pinyin names (Peking, Tsingtao, 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 ...

China in the Essential Guide Series from the AA exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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China Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

China Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

China wall map at 1:4, 750, 000, size 120 x 88cm (47” x 35” approx)
- paper version, from Gizi Maps, showing the topography
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Large general road map covering China with an inset of Beijing at larger scale. Cartography has subtle shading for elevation with spot heights clearly marked. All major roads are shown, including highways, trunk roads, tracks, & also road numbering & distances shown in kilometers. Railways, ferries, airports are also marked, as are international, provincial & undefined boundaries. Points of interest, such as National Parks, ancient monuments & wells are clearly shown. There is also an enlargement of Beijing at 1:20, 000, with clear road names, & hospitals, temples & rail links all shown. The inside cover of the map has a booklet with a detailed index of the map that also covers the street map of Beijing; the cover also gives information on customs, calling codes, conversion rates, emergency phone numbers, & general speed limits.* Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.*

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China in the Berlitz Handbook series; comprising a range of guides providing comprehensive information on a range of international countries. Each guide is arranged by region, with individual sections on notable cities & towns in the area, in addition to ...

Approaching the end of his eight year stint in Beijing, BBC journalist Michael Bristow decided he wanted to write about the country`s modern history. To assist him he asked for the help of his language teacher, who was born just two years after the communist party came to power in 1949. The changing fortunes of his life have mirrored the ups & downs of his country, which has moved from communist poverty to capitalist wealth in just a single generation. It came as a surprise though, to learn that the teacher was also a cross-dresser. Michael gradually realised that the teacher`s story is the story of modern China. ...

China in the Insight Guide series is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues. Selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the region. The ‘ Places’ section is organised by geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each regional section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...