Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing [Paperback]

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal?all?you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover?Beijing's?most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized?Pocket?travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall, to making an offering at Lama Temple, and sifting through strings of freshwater pearls at the Hongqiao Pearl Market.

Build a trip to remember?with?Lonely Planet's?Pocket Beijing?Travel Guide:

• Our?Pocket?guidebook format?provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days?
• Find what you're looking for fast?with this guide's?all-new structure and design?and navigate Beijing with ease?
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights?including?Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries?help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions?
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter?introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights?
• Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature?that showcases Beijing's?best kept secrets and rising trends?
• Navigate public transport confidently?with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages?that include top pick lists and tips about what to?book in advance?
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local?with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit?containing tips on arriving; transpolsQ