Antique yet up-to-the-minute familiar yet unrecognizable outwardly urban but quintessentially rural conservative yet path-breaking China is a land of mesmerizing & eye-opening contradictions. Damian Harper Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 11 intrepid authors 198 maps 76 temples & monasteries 100s of noodle spots Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Hong Kong & Beijing pull-out map Special Great Wall feature Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background