Robert Storey Books

Covers travel in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

In good used condition. Great vacation planner.

Part of the appeal of Vietnam is the lingering French colonial ambience found in cities like Hanoi and Saigon. For those who want to discover a more traditional Vietnam, there is the verdant countryside of the central highland.

There's a not-so-quiet transformation brewing on the streets of Beijing. Set against a backdrop of dynastic opulence and centuries-old traditions is a city hurling itself headlong into the future. Whether your penchant is for Beijing opera or Peking duck, this smart and stylish book will guide you through all the excitement, grandeur and magic. • ENGAGE WITH THE ARTS with our cutting-edge chapter on contemporary art, written by an expert • BE INSPIRED by our extensive coverage of the world-famous sights, complete with insider twists • BICYCLE round the city with improved maps and walking tours • SHOP TILL YOU DROP - detailed coverage of the latest boutiques, markets and malls • CONNECT WITH LOCAL LIFE - etiquette advice and our user-friendly language chapter

Ideal for business people as well as backpackers, this pocket-sized guide features map keys with Korean script for easy place-name identification, loads of entertainment options--from karaoke to traditional theater--comprehensive transportation information--including a subway map--a full-color section, and suggestions for hundreds of places to stay and eat for every budget.

This guide to Seoul contains details on where and how to see the best the city has to offer. It includes: accommodation and restaurant suggestions for a range of budgets; information on days trips away from the city; advice on using public transport; and a shopping guide.

This guide includes information on getting to and around Hong Kong, Macau and Canton.

Comprehensive coverage of all the major sights in Beijing are included in this travel guide, as are detailed notes on hotels, restaurants and nightlife for various budgets. Practical information for the business and independent traveller are also featured throughout this text.

Covers travel in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.-- how to survive a cyclo ride, escape to the cool comfort of a highland retreat or be hip in Ho Chi Minh City-- accommodation options, from Mekong Delta homestays to Hanoi highrises-- the scoop on Vietnam's gastronomic delights and the lowdown on how to eat them-- a handy guide to essential local lingo

Still the only travel guide available to one of the most remote--yet fastest-changing--destinations on earth, this completely updated edition contains 46 maps, with map keys in Mongolian and English script, transportation and accommodation details, and background information on the history and culture of the region. 46 maps. color photos.

Second edition of a travel guide first published in 1987. Contains valuable information for first-time and experienced travellers, including street maps, a potted history, advice on accommodation and transport, and recommended restaurants.

Presents a travel guide to the regions of China that includes maps, recommendations, background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do.

Thoroughly updated and revised, this travel guide includes details on Beijingcuisine and regional Chinese specialties, day trips around Beijing, a helpfullanguage section, and more.

Experience the best of Korea with Lonely Planet. Our 8th edition will have you checking out the chic boutiques and bars of Seoul, watching the spectacular Mass Games, dining on Busan seafood, hiking to volcanic craters and recuperating from it ail on the island paradise of Jeju-do. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

The latest update of this bestselling guide to Asia's fastest-changing region includes information on Hong Kong's New Territories and Outlying Islands, plus China's Shenzhen. There are three language sections, a glossary of terms, examples of Chinese script, a full range of places to eat from pavement vendors to five star restaurants, and thorough historical, political, and cultural information.