Beijing

Damian Harper

Language: English

Published: Jun 14, 2010

Description:

Discover where the last emporer threw in the towel at the astonishing Forbidden City

Hone your haggling skills for must-have Mao memorabilia and silk everything

Learn to slurp noodles, wield chopsticks and avoid talking politics at the table

Experience Beijing's rich culture, from ancient history to medieval temples to modern literature

In This Guide:

The only guide with Chinese script throughout the book and on maps makes navigating Beijing easy

Special chapters on Beijing's historic hutong (alleyways) and China's iconic Great Wall

Meet some of the 17 million inhabitants through interviews with a bar owner, a rock star, a Peking duck master and more