Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing

<p></p><p><b>Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal</b><i><b> all</b></i><b> you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!</b></p><p>Discover Beijing's most popular experiences must-see attractions and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized <i>Pocket</i> travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall to making an offering at Lama Temple and sifting through strings of freshwater pearls at the Hongqiao Pearl Market.</p><p><b>Build a trip to remember</b> with <b>Lonely Planet's</b><i><b>Pocket Beijing</b></i> Travel Guide: </p><ul><li><b>Our </b><i><b>Pocket</b></i><b> guidebook format</b> provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days </li><li><b>Find what you're looking for fast </b>with this guide's <b>all-new structure and design</b> and navigate Beijing with ease </li><li><b>Get fresh takes on must-visit sights</b> including Tiananmen Square the Forbidden City and Summer Palace</li><li><b>Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries</b> help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions </li><li><b>Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter </b>introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights </li><li><b>Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature </b>that showcases Beijing's<b> </b>best kept secrets and rising trends </li><li><b>Navigate public transport confidently </b>with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section</li><li><b>Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages</b> that include top pick lists and tips about what to<b> </b>book in advance </li><li><b>Eat drink and shop like a local</b> with extensive listings of the top restaurants bars markets and street vendors</li><li><b>Essential information toolkit </b>containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel </li><li><b>Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps</b> including a <b>pull out map of Beijing</b></li><li><b>Covers</b>: Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central; Drum Tower & Dongcheng North; Temple of Heaven & Dongcheng South; Beihai Park & Xicheng South; Sanlitun & Chaoyang; Summer Palace & Haidian; <b>plus day trips to </b>The Great Wall of China and Universal Beijing Resort</li></ul><p> </p><p>Get straight to the <i>heart</i> of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with <b>Lonely Planet's </b><i><b>Pocket </b></i><i><b>Beijing</b></i>.</p>