LONELY PLANET BEIJING ENCOUNTER @ 2ND ED PB MINI

What Will Your Beijing Encounter Be? Walking in the footsteps of the emporers in the ancient Forbidden City Checking out contemporary arts next big thing at the 798 Art Disctict Tucking into the citys signature dish, Peking duck Searching for hidden treasures and haggling like mad at the Panjiayuan Antique Market Getting lost amongst the songbirds and mah jong gamers in the maze-like hutong (alleyways) Experiencing Beijings rich culture, from ancient history to medieval temples to modern literature Lacing up your hiking boots for an unforgettable trek atop the Great Wall at Simatai Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Easy navigation with a full-color pull-out map, detailed district maps and Chinese characters for places and streets throughout the book Our expert resident author reveals the citys best sights, eating, drinking shopping and entertainment Highlights and customized itineraries help you make the most of a short trip Get insider tips from tuned-in locals, from a boutique-owning fashionista to the citys most renowned bartender