China

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NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK

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PRICE

1.

China Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications.


Welcome to China: vast, ambitious, proud, and transforming like never before.
   Speed down alleyways on your Beijing bicycle, slurp steaming noodles in the shadow of a Shanghai skyscraper and wake up spellbound to the desertscapes on Xinjiang.
   Whether you seek the Terracotta Warriors of ancient Xi'an or a few moments with the pandas of Chengdu, this bestselling guidebook will take you through the heart of China.



BE INSPIRED by the wonders of the Middle Kingdom - this guide offers the best coverage available, from the Great Wall to the high passes of Tibet.

TALK THE TALK and find what you want with handy Chinese script throughout.

UNWIND your qi in the most chic hostels, guest-houses and hotels.

CONNECT with the real China - scintillating History and Culture chapters.

FIND IT YOURSELF with 261 easy-to-use maps
 

LONE

$31.95
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$5.80
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$14.80
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delivery

2.

China Fodor’s Guide.  Random House.  576 pages. Size 5”x9”.  Includes a full-size map.

Features: Up-to-the-minute information and brand-new coverage of local trends; a unique color planning section__all images are keyed to descriptive text about sights covered in the book; ‘Smart Travel Tips’__a consumer-savvy travel primer full of expert advice and contacts; exclusive itineraries, to help readers decide what to see in the time they have available; thorough reviews of hotels and restaurants in every price range; one-of-a-kind features like ‘Off-the-Beaten Track’ and ‘Need a Break?’; great sections on shopping, plus arts, nightlife, sports, and wonderful side trips; and detailed maps and floor plans for key points of interest

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Contents:
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Beijing -
Northeastern China - Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning -
North Central China - Hebei, Tianjin, Shanxi, Henan, Shandong - Northwestern China - Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang -
Shanghai -
Eastern China - Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi
Southeastern China - Guangdong, Guangzhou (Canton), Hainan Island
Hong Kong - Macau
South Central China - Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Guizhou
Southwestern China - Yunnan, Sichuan, Yangzi River
Inner Mongolia and the Republic of Mongolia - Nei Mongolia (Inner Mongolia), Mongolia
Side Trip to Tibet
Portraits of China - China at a Glance: A Chronology
Understanding the Visual Arts in China - Doing Business in China
Books and Films - Chinese Place Names - Chinese Vocabulary
Index - Maps

FODR

$19.95  

3.

China Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications (see preview below)

LONE

$29.95  

   China; 7th edition

Caroline Liou et al
1088 pages / 32 pages color / 220 maps
$29.95

China is a fascinating and perplexing empire of stark contrasts: communist bastion and economic powerhouse; misty hilltops and scorched landscapes; yak-herding Tibetan villages and teeming industrial sprawl. Let this groundbreaking guide immerse you in the culture, customs and cuisine of the oldest civilization on the planet.

•  more than 220 maps with English and Chinese, plus city maps featuring Chinese script

•  user-friendly Mandarin, Cantonese, Tibetan, Uighur and Portuguese language chapter

•  thousands of places to stay, from backpackers' meccas and secluded  monasteries to Shanghai's swanky suites
  

          Click here to order this Lonely Planet book

4.

China Frommer’s Guide.  Arthur Frommer Publications.

Features: Spectacular color photos and an online travel directory; candid, authoritative hotel and restaurant reviews that are the best in the business---incredibly detailed, and carefully chosen to reflect every taste and budget; a wealth of information on sightseeing, sports, and special moments; and detailed, accurate color maps that effectively show you the way in every locale

FROM

$21.95  

5.

China Pocket Guide.  Berlitz Publishing.  256 pages.  Size 4”x5¾”.  Softcover.  Includes maps and an index

Includes language and cultural tips; updated hotel and restaurant information catering to every budget; color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions; full color photos and graphics; maps and town plans; updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies; practical advice for leisure and business travel; and comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife

BERL

$10.95  

6.

Thomas Cooke’s Illustrated Travel Guide To China.  Passport Books.  192 pages.  Size 5¼”x7½”.  Includes maps and full color photos  

PASS

$14.95  

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     Language Books, Cassettes, and Dictionaries  **

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           Language Books, Cassettes, and Dictionaries  **

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China Insight Guide.  APA Publications  

APAP

$23.95  

8.

China and Hong Kong Nelles Guide.  Nelles Verlag  

NELS

$14.95  

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China Culture Shock!  Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company.  Size 5¼”x7¾”.  Includes a cultural quiz and glossary.

With this guide, you’ll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of China.  You’ll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to this foreign land.  Whether you plan to stay for a week or a year, you’ll benefit from an understanding of such topics as the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices, and social customs.  There are tips on political traditions, building friendships and business relationships.  Packed with practical, accurate, and fun-to-read information, this guide will make you feel ‘right at home’ even before you go

CULT

$12.95  

10.

A Traveller’s History of China.  Interlink Publishing Group.  320 pages.  Size 5”x7¾”  

INTR

$14.95  

11.

The Silk Route, Cadogan Guide.  Globe Pequot Press  

CADO

$21.95  

12.

Mandarin Phrasebook.  Lonely Planet Publications  

LONE

$ 5.95  

13.

SouthWest China Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications  

LONE

$19.95  

14.

Southwest China Travel VIDEO.  Lonely Planet Publications  

LONE

$19.95  

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Cantonese Phrasebook and Dictionary.  Berlitz Publishing.  192 pages.  Size 4”x5¾”  

BERL

$ 7.95  

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Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook and Dictionary.  Berlitz Publishing.  192 pages.  Size 4”x5¾“  

BERL

$ 7.95  

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CHINA LITERATURE & FOLKTALES

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The Demon King and Other Festival Folktales of China.  University of Hawaii Press.  64 pages.  Includes color illustrations  

UHAW

$12.95  

18.

Favorite Children’s Stories From China And Tibet.  Tuttle Publishing.  120 pages.  Size 7¾”x8¼”.  Includes 12 color and 80 black and white illustrations  

TUTT

$16.95  

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