Antique yet up-to-the-minute, familiar yet unrecognisable, outwardly urban but quintessentially rural, conservative yet path-breaking, space-age but old-fashioned, China is a land of mesmerising and eye-opening contradictions.

This new edition of the most comprehensive guide to China available, features brand new chapters on visiting the Great Wall and travelling around by train, extensively updated post-earthquake coverage of Sichuan and a colour highlights section showcasing the country's food, temples, hiking and festivals.

Inside this book…

11 intrepid authors
198 maps
76 temples & monasteries
100s of noodle spots
Beijing & Hong Kong pull-out map
Special Great Wall feature

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