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This dynamic mash-up of night markets and K-Pop, tranquil teahouses and temples, majestic palaces and mountains, glittering skyscrapers and pulsing neon, is a 21st-century urban marvel. - 101 hand-picked places to eat, 51 historic sights and museums, 30 maps, 19 festivals and events, 1 expert author- Special feature on local architecture- Clear,...

Read, listen to, and practice Mandarin with our comprehensive phrasebook and CD pack. Full Lonely Planet PhrasebookOur bestselling Mandarin phrasebook gives you: fast access to all the travel phrases you needa 3500-word two-way dictionarya mouth-watering menu decoder to help you order the right mealPlus 375 Key Phrases on Audio CDUnderstand the...

Preserved for peace and science, this ice-crowned continent offers inspiration, adventure and perspective. Wildlife roams freely, icebergs crash into the sea, whales breach beside your ship. Simply put: the trip of a lifetime. - 11 historic explorers? huts; 508 glaciers; 40 million penguins; Includes hub city Ushuaia, Argentina- Inspirational...

Canberra may be the capital, but Sydney is Australia?s first city. The nation?s birthplace, it?s exuberant, sassy and stacks of fun. Brash and shallow? Whatever? Sydney?s sunny self-confidence is reinforced by its famously picturesque harbour and numerous beautiful beaches. And if it?s ever feeling blasé about its natural assets, a dizzying whirl...

Introducing the country's music, dancing, literature and architecture, this comprehensive guide offers an insight into Mozambique's legends and traditional religions. It offers information on everything from birdwatching, beach-lazing, snorkelling and surfing as well as a handy language guide. ...

New York is much more than the gateway to opportunity it s a city of triumph, a capital of exploration and experimentation; a place where one is truly free to be themselves. Brandon Presser, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We...