BEIJING (10TH ED.) (LONELY PLANET CITY GUIDES )

It's the contrast between the distant past and the super-charged present that makes Běijīng so captivating. Traditional but ever-changing, no other city manages to be so timeless yet so contemporary.

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Běijīng, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:

.Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors.
.Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.
.Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.
.PLUS Great Wall chapter, full-colour maps and the Historic Hútòng walking tour.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Neighbourhoods at a Glance, Forbidden City & Dōngchéng Central, Drum Tower & Dōngchéng North, Temple of Heaven Park & Dōngchéng South, Běihǎi Park & Xīchéng North, Dashilar & Xīchéng South, Sānlǐtún & Cháoyáng, Summer Palace & Hǎidiàn, Day Trips from Běijīng, Sleeping, Understand Běijīng and Survival Guide.