Beijing/Peking (Cadogan Guides) Book

Neville-Hadley's knowledge and love of his adopted home make for a great guidebook. He knows the language and turf. Plus, he enjoys tromping off-the-track and zestfully describes his discoveries. The result is an infectious, informative read. While guidebooks are rarely read for pleasure, this one offers an argument for the armchair. Fun but authoritative, the book is written in the strong voice of someone who loves poking around Beijing's hutongs, buzzing with pleasure at each new find... old China hands will even learn a thing or two. And the well-worn tourist attractions like the Forbidden City are given a new spin in a refreshing break from all the been-there-seen-that guides on the shelf. TIME "More than comprehensive" is the best way to describe Cadogan Beijing, an exhaustive 422-page guidebook to the Chinese capital by veteran China traveller Peter Neville-Hadley. Listing Chinese characters throughout, this book tells you more than you'll ever need to know about Beijing and the Chinese way, from history to hutong and how not to lose face. Holiday AsiaRead More