Last year, Tibet received 1.8 million tourists. By the end of this decade, China predicts it will be getting more than five million a year. This guide includes: new History chapter by historian Tsering Shakya, author of the "Definitive Modern History of Tibet"; now includes dual script (Tibetan and Chinese) and pinyin (Chinese, to aid ...
This title provides coverage of numerous new destinations that are never before covered in an English-language guidebook. First-time visitors and China travel veterans alike will get sound advice on hotels, sights and transport. It features new and expanded coverage of numerous ancient fishing villages; and much more do-it-yourself content - ...
Contains specialist chapters on the culture of Bhutan and Buddhism. This work offers in-depth coverage of Bhutan's history and modernisation. It also includes a trekking chapter.
This guide covers the former Soviet States of Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It includes tips on visas, border crossings and getting around for independent travellers. Accommodation and restaurant listings are included for all budgets. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Karakoram ...
tried & tested outdoor activities section for all skill levels - popular special section: Walking tours of Kathmandu - practical, reliable information to get the traveller from peak to valley - comprehensive section on festival dates & highlights to help travel planning - 55 detailed maps - Tiny Nepal contains 10 percent of the world's bird ...
The Silk Road conjures up images of romance and mystery. This illustrated history of the trade connections that linked the Mediterranean world with China is a must for those interested in the Silk Road as a travel destination and for those who love adventure.
This guide offers information on places to stay, eat and party for travellers of all ages. It suggests itineraries for walking, bus and metro tours as well as information on where to find local treasures, designer clothes and Cultural Revolution pop trash.
From the blue-tiled splendour of Tamerlane's Samarkand to the holy city of Bukhara, and beyond to the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, Uzbekistan lays claim to a breathtaking architectural legacy. Bound by sand and snow, fed by meltwater from the Roof of the World, these fertile oases have attracted travellers and conquerors along the fragile ...
Lists the newest, best restaurants, clubs, and shops, hand-picked by Shanghai resident, Damian Harper. Chinese script for city maps. Mouth-watering food chapter and easting listings.
Part of the Lonely Planet Country Guide Series. The only Jordan guide with Arabic script next to every place name with expanded coverage of adventure pursuits including trekking by horse or camal, hiking, canyoning and ecotourism opportunities.
This great travel guide provides practical travel information for Afghanistan, giving detailed transport options, border crossings, and advice for getting visas. Also gives in-depth coverage of eco-tourism and community-based tourism options.
This guidebook includes the low-down on what makes India tick, politically and economically, and a 32 page colour section "Sacred India", highlighting the country's religious diversity.
A detailed guide to getting from place to place by plane, train, bus, boat, bicycle or foot in China's most traveller-friendly region. An essential Mandarin language guide and the Chinese characters used in the book have handy pronunciation tips.
Includes a special architecture section featuring the biggest boomtown on earth; suggested itineraries for walking, bus and metro tours; where to find local treasures, designer clothes and Cultural Revolution pop trash; and places to stay, eat and party for travellers of all ages.
From geysers to grizzlies, bison to bald eagles, this guide introduces experts and novices alike to the wild and woolly wonders of both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, plus nearby attractions. Family-friendly travel tips are included, as well as outdoor activities.
Key transportation facts, valuable trekking information, details on history, culture and Buddhism are all given in this guide to Tibet. There is also chapter on Tibetan and Mandarin languages which should be helpful for travellers.
This guide to Morocco offers insider advice on where to sleep, eat and play and understand Moroccan Arabic, French and Berber. Detailed maps cover medieval medinas, the rugged Atlas Mountains and everywhere between, and where to experience the country's best trekking, bird-watching and surf.
Contains the only comprehensive guide to the country; fascinating historical, cultural and political background; special sections on gers and the nadaam festival; how to get around by horse, jeep, minivan, public transport and mountain bike; great accommodation options.
This guide to South-West China covers travel in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and Guanzi. There is information on all transport options, and a vast menu of local food delicacies. The province of Yunnan is named after the year-round mildness of its climate - it means "south of the clouds".
Contains quirky tales of Pakistani culture, from the porno cinemas in Lahore to catching crabs in Karachi; complete details on excursions by jeep or steam train up the Khyber Pass; critical listings of all the best places to stay; and full information on getting there from China, Iran and India.
This guide is the first to focus on the wealth of sites and colourful legends at the heart of Central Asia, plus the best of the rest--excursions covering the major related attractions of neighbouring republics Kazakhstan, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
From Dharamsala to Darjeeling and beyond, this guide covers every inch of the western and eastern Indian Himalaya, including the remote Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of the high Himalaya and the decrepit grandeur of the hill stations of the British Raj. Includes tips on how to stay healthy and travel safely.
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