David Eimer

The Beijing Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time. Beijing will make your head spin. What do you head for first? The contemporary art or the ancient Forbidden City? The fascinating hutongs or a plate of Peking duck? Our advice ? all of the above. This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more...

Full colour; pull-out map; top-sight floor plans; quick captures of the city's best temples, museums galleries, food, theatre, etc; Comprehensive coverage of China's most visited city, including top sights like The Forbidden City, largest palace complex in the world and The Great Wall...