Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Beijingis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore a stretch of the Great Wall, immerse yourself in the history of the Forbidden City, or watch the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Beijing and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Beijing Travel Guide:Full-colourmaps and images throughoutHighlightsand itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interestsInsider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and pricesHonest reviewsfor all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, opera, music, architecture, and politicsFree, convenient pull-outBeijing map(included in print version), plus over 33 colour neighbourhood mapsUseful features- includingMonth-by-Month(annual festival calendar);With Kids,andDay TripsCoverageof Forbidden City, Drum Tower, Dongcheng, Sanlitun, Chaoyang, Xicheng, Haidian, Dashilar, Beihai Park, Wudaokou, Xidan, Fengtai, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Beijing,our most comprehensive guide to Beijing, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.Looking for just the highlights of Beijing? Check outLonely Planet's Pocket Beijing,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Chinaguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover China,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Daniel McCrohan, and David Eimer.About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)