This iconic travel guide series equips explorers with essential knowledge for navigating the globe. It delves into destinations with practical advice, cultural insights, and insider tips for authentic experiences. Designed for independent travelers, these guides empower you to explore with confidence and discover the world beyond the tourist trail.
Each of these three islands are melting pots of races, religions and cultures. This travel guide suggests visiting the Seychelles for the beaches, Reunion for the mountains and the alpine scenery, and Mauritius for the people and culture, and includes advice and information on all.
Identifies sights, activities, entertainment, festivals, and events in each region of the country; offers sample itineraries; and recommends lodging and 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.
This guidebook discusses China's political landscape post-Deng and the Hong Kong handover. There is expanded information on history, culture, architecture and arts, with detailed coverage of traditional Chinese medicine, techniques and therapies.
Lonely Planet country guides offer down to earth accurate information for every budget.- The complete, practical country guide for independent travellers- Detailed Getting Started and Itineraries chapters for effortless planning- Inspirational full-colour Highlights sections showcase the country's must-see sights- Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross references to the text- Insightful new History, Culture, Food and Environment chapters by specialist contributorsChina- Longest-running, market-leading guide to the world's fastest-growing nation- Includes authoritative coverage of the country's best sights, hotels and restaurants- Indispensable Language chapter with Chinese script and translations throughout- Tourist numbers are on the increase with the approach of the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and Shanghai World Fair in 2010