Rough Guides Beijing and Northern China is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Northern China's cities, historic regions and natural landscapes - from Beijing and Xi'an to the Great Wall, coastal Shandong and the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook. Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel. This travel guide to Beijing and Northern China covers: Beijing - The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, historic hutongs and contemporary architecture. The Great Wall and Hebei - Iconic wall sections, seaside resorts and the Chengde Mountain Resort. Xi'an and Shaanxi - The Terracotta Army, ancient city walls, diverse cuisine and sacred peaks. Shanxi - The well-preserved ancient town of Pingyao, Yungang Grottoes and dramatic hanging temples. Shandong - Qingdao's coastal charm, the springs of Jinan and the sacred Mount Tai. Lesser-known Northern China - Inner Mongolia's vast grasslands, Harbin and the Northeast, and hidden cultural heritage. The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Beijing and Northern China with confidence. Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Beijing and Northern China.
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides. Thomas Bird has been wandering Asia so long he can't remember quite how long. His words have appeared in a host of international publications including BBC Travel, South China Morning Post and Nikkei Asia. Bird has co-authored more than 20 guidebooks. His travelogue Harmony Express: Travels by Train Through China was published in 2023 by Earnshaw Books. He likes craft beer and the teachings of Zhuangzi. Christopher Cottrell made media in China between 2003 and 2021, and now covers the Middle Kingdom from Thailand. He has contributed with Macau Business, New York Times, South China Morning Post, and once upon a time was a food and drink editor at that's Shanghai magazine. His favourite Chinese foods are Chongqing hot pot, Shanghai xiao long bao soup dumplings, and Macau back alley pork chop buns. He has a forthcoming media memoir called Swing Dynasty about forging magazines and media in China during the early 2000s. Terry Duckham first visited China on assignment for Cathay Pacific Airways in 1979. He then moved to Hong Kong from Sydney, Australia, in 1980 and eventually established Asiapix Studios, a photography, design and media services company, working throughout China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Terry has worked closely with Odyssey Guides & Maps as Managing Editor and contributor, and a number of local publications, including Quest magazine, Action Asia, Macau Motor Sports, Asian Boating, Over Hong Kong, The Correspondent and South China Morning Post, as well as mainstream international media. Andrew Wells-Qu is a Chinese-American philosopher with 15 years in China. His way began with perplexity in ancient Greece, grew further mystified through Daoism, and has lately descended into Buddhism. His forthcoming book is on the sacred mountains of China. He is now based in Shanghai with 1 dog and 5 cats (at last count).
