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The Rough Guide to Beijing, in full-color throughout, is the ultimate travel guide to this endlessly absorbing city. Discover the highlights of China's remarkable capital with stunning photography, color-coded maps, and insightful descriptions of the city's sights — from the Forbidden City and Summer Palace to hidden hutong alleys and the Great Wall. However long you're staying and whatever your budget, The Rough Guide to Beijing has you covered. Comprehensive sections point the way to the very best places to sleep, eat, drink, shop, and unwind; charming courtyard hotels, bustling night markets, edgy bars, and glitzy malls are all part of the mix. In addition, expert new sections on film, contemporary art, and live music will enable you to take the pulse of modern Beijing.
About the Author
Travel writer Martin Zatko has been on the move, more or less non-stop, since 2002, after a childhood spent shuttling to and from his father's native Slovakia. Along his travels he has visited almost one hundred countries across the globe, and penned over twenty guidebooks to destinations across Europe and Asia; Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, Turkey and Eastern Europe are his most common targets.
