This in-depth coverage of Beijing`s local attractions, sights, & restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots from the Temple of Heaven to the Forbidden City to the Ming tombs & stunning colour photography brings the land to life on the pages. With a beautiful new cover, amazing tips & information, & key facts, The Rough Guide to Beijing is the perfect travel companion. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop & explore, & provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local cathedrals. You`ll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, & literature, & detailed information on the best markets & shopping for each area in this fascinating city. The Rough Guide to Beijing also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, & places to stay, from backpacker hostels to boutique hotels, & colour-coded maps feature every sight & listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Beijing. ...

Discover these culture-rich destinations with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to go on the beer crawl to end them all, a devoted art pilgrimage
- think Ghent`s medieval masterpieces & the Magritte connection in Brussels
- or an exploration of the Ardennes` wildest reaches, The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way. Inside The Rough Guide Belgium & Luxembourg- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the backstreets of Brussels or the war sites of the Ypres Salient without needing to get online.- stunning images
- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Belgium & Luxembourg`s best sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailed regional coverage
- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Brussels; Flanders; Antwerp & the northeast of Belgium; Hainaut & Wallonian Brabant; the Ardennes; & Luxembourg. Attractions include: Ostend beach; Pairi Daiza zoo & gardens; the Menin Gate, Ieper; Vianden Castle, Luxembourg; Musee Herge, Louvain-la-Neuve; MAS Museum, Antwerp; & Bouillon castle.- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food & drink, health, the media, festivals, sports & outdoor activities, entry requirements & more.- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books & Belgian art, plus a handy language section & glossary.








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The Rough Guide to Belize is the ultimate travel guide to this unique country, with clear maps & detailed coverage of all the best attractions, from the sun-washed cayes to soaring Mayan pyramids. You can discover Belize`s highlights with stunning photography & in-depth information on everything from the country`s magnificent Barrier Reef
- the longest in the Western Hemisphere
- to its mist-shrouded jungles. You can find detailed practical advice on what to see & do in Belize, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best resorts, hotels, spas, restaurants & activities for all budgets. You can explore every corner of Belize with clear, user-friendly maps.

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Uncover the very best of Belize with this fully updated guidebook. Rough Guides` expert authors travelled the length & breadth of Belize while researching this guide: seeking out the best guesthouses, exploring ancient Maya ruins & trekking through knotted mangroves. Written with our trademark blend of humour, insight & practical advice, The Rough Guide to Belize contains information on all the best places to eat, drink, & shop in Belize, with price options ranging from backpacker budget to luxury. This travel guide is packed with inspirational photography & colour-coded maps, & features a handy Things Not to Miss guide to make sure you don`t miss any of the big hitting sights. Whether you plan to dive the depths of the Blue Hole, sip a cocktail in San Pedro or trek through the jungle of the Toledo District, this is the ultimate companion to Belize. ...

The fully updated & redesigned tenth edition of The Rough Guide to Berlin
- now in full colour throughout
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Discover Bolivia with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to swim with pink river dolphins, cycle the world`s most dangerous road, or follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara & Butch Cassidy, The Rough Guide to Bolivia will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink & shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Bolivia
- Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the steep, narrow lanes of La Paz`s market district or the ordered colonial streets of Sucre`s historic centre without needing to get online.- stunning, inspirational images
- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailed regional coverage
- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: La Paz; Oruro; Potosi; Sucre; Cochabamba; Santa Cruz; & Rurrenabaque. Attractions include: Mercado de Hechiheria; Tiwanuku; Lake Titicaca & Isla del Sol; Coroico & the ” Death Road”; the Inca trails; Salar de Uyuni; Reserva de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa; the Che Guevara trail; the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos; Parque Nacional Madidi & the Amazon.
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- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food & drink, fiestas, health, national parks & reserves, outdoor activities, crime & personal safety, culture & etiquette & more.
- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife & ecology, books, music & dance, plus a handy language section & glossary.









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The new Rough Guide to Brazil is the definitive travel guide to this captivating country. With in-depth coverage of its diverse wildlife, dynamic cities & exhilarating scenery (think lush rainforest, thundering waterfalls & the world`s best beaches), The Rough Guide to Brazil takes you to the most rewarding spots with stunning color photography that brings everything to life on the page. Discover Brazil`s highlights: jaguar-spotting in the Pantanal wetlands, historic colonial towns, pearly-white beaches, the kaleidoscopic Rio Carnaval, Amazonian ecolodges, & the futuristic architecture of Brasília. Easy-to-use maps, reliable advice on how to get around & insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs & shops for all budgets ensure that you won`t miss a thing. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Brazil. About Rough Guides For thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date & intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated & lively writing, honest reviews, & a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than two hundred destinations to life. ...

The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy is the ultimate full-colour handbook to northern France, from the glorious island abbey of Mont-St-Michel to Monet`s waterlily pond at Giverny, & the walled medieval town of Dinan to the dynamic modern city of Nantes. Discover walks & cycle trails through ancient forests & along stunning coastline, & learn about the pre-historic peoples who erected the awe-inspiring megaliths of Carnac. In this book there`s detailed advice on where to find & enjoy superb food, from the seafood of Brittany to the cheese & cider of Normandy, with thorough restaurant reviews & accurate up-to-date prices. Whether you`re looking for the best camping or the most stylish hotels, you can rely on accommodation suggestions for every budget & taste. In this book you will find practical advice on how to get around, from river cruises to SNCF trains, as well as the clear colour maps, as well as information on Brittany & Normandy`s fascinating history & lively musical festivals, landscapes & wildlife. ...

Discover Budapest with the most knowledgeable & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak in a spa, soak up culture with world-class opera & Art Nouveau architecture, or simply digest the city`s best coffee & cake, The Rough Guide to Budapest will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, relax & shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Budapest- Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the central boulevards or the old centre of Obuda without needing to get online.- stunning, inspirational images- Itineraries
- carefully planned, themed routes to help you organize your trip & see the very best of the city.- Detailed coverage
- whether in the city centre or up in the Buda Hills & beyond, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered: the Belvaros (Inner City); Lipotvaros & Ujlipotvaros; Terezvaros & Erzsebetvaros; the Varosliget (City Park) & the stadium district; Jozsefvaros & Ferencvaros; the Var & central Buda; Gellert-hegy & the Taban; Obuda & Margit-sziget; the Buda Hills. Attractions include: St Stephen`s Basilica; Fishermen`s Bastion; Hungarian National Gallery; Applied Arts Museum; the Var (Castle Hill); Holocaust Memorial Centre; the Palace of Arts; House of Terror; Great Synagogue; Szechenyi Baths; ruin bars; children`s railways & chairlift; Hungarian Railway History Park; Memento Park; Palace of Miracles; Tropicarium; Nagytetenyi Castle.- Listings chapters
- from accommodation to cafes & patisseries, arts & entertainment, plus shopping, baths & pools & Kids` Budapest.- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, city tours, the media, festivals, culture & etiquette, public holidays & more.- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, music, & books, plus a handy language section & glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Budapest





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The fully updated The Rough Guide to California is the definitive guide to the most visited state in the US. Now is a great time to visit: 2017 is the 50th anniversary of San Francisco`s Summer of Love; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has burst onto the scene at Universal Studios, & LA also boasts cool new contemporary art museum The Broad; there`s been an explosion of microbreweries across the state; countless hiking trails beckon at Yosemite National Park & the backcountry wilderness of Sierra Nevada; whilst Historic Route 66 still offers all the kitsch Americana & romance of the open road. Discover California`s highlights with beautiful photography, easy-to-use maps, & more listings & information than ever before. The Rough Guide to California contains fun & adventurous itineraries, author recommendations for where to stay & eat, savvy lists of hotspots, & heaps of practical advice to help you whatever your budget. Make the most of every minute of your trip with The Rough Guide to California. ...