Pocket Beijing

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal ** ** all ** you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Beijing's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket *travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall, to making an offering at Lama Temple, and sifting through strings of freshwater pearls at the Hongqiao Pearl Market.Build a trip to rememberwithLonely Planet's* ** Pocket Beijing**Travel Guide:

-Our ** Pocket** guidebook formatprovides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days

-Find what you're looking for fastwith this guide'sall-new structure and designand navigate Beijing with ease

-Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsincluding Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace

-Exciting Three Perfect Days itinerarieshelp you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions

-Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapterintroduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights

-Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new featurethat showcases Beijing's best kept secrets and rising trends

-Navigate public transport confidentlywith clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section

-Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pagesthat include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance

-Eat, drink, and shop like a localwith extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors

-Essential information toolkitcontaining tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel

-Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsincluding apull out map of Beijing-Covers: Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central; Drum Tower & Dongcheng North; Temple of Heaven & Dongcheng South; Beihai Park & Xicheng South; Sanlitun & Chaoyang; Summer Palace & Haidian;plus day trips toThe Great Wall of China and Universal Beijing Resort

Get straight to the* heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running withLonely Planet's ** Pocket ** ** Beijing *.