Robert Storey Boeken

In good used condition. Great vacation planner.

Part of the appeal of Vietnam is the lingering French colonial ambience found in cities like Hanoi and Saigon. For those who want to discover a more traditional Vietnam, there is the verdant countryside of the central highland.

There's a not-so-quiet transformation brewing on the streets of Beijing. Set against a backdrop of dynastic opulence and centuries-old traditions is a city hurling itself headlong into the future. Whether your penchant is for Beijing opera or Peking duck, this smart and stylish book will guide you through all the excitement, grandeur and magic. • ENGAGE WITH THE ARTS with our cutting-edge chapter on contemporary art, written by an expert • BE INSPIRED by our extensive coverage of the world-famous sights, complete with insider twists • BICYCLE round the city with improved maps and walking tours • SHOP TILL YOU DROP - detailed coverage of the latest boutiques, markets and malls • CONNECT WITH LOCAL LIFE - etiquette advice and our user-friendly language chapter

This guide includes information on getting to and around Hong Kong, Macau and Canton.

Ideal for business people as well as backpackers, this pocket-sized guide features map keys with Korean script for easy place-name identification, loads of entertainment options--from karaoke to traditional theater--comprehensive transportation information--including a subway map--a full-color section, and suggestions for hundreds of places to stay and eat for every budget.

Covers travel in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

Sit down to a steaming bowl of pho on a bustling Hanoi boulevard. Kick back on a languorous boat ride down the Mekong Delta. Swim at a secluded highlands waterfall. Welcome to Vietnam. Endless attractions and adventures await. Make your own connection to this beguiling country with our inspirational, best-selling guide. • CONNECT WITH CULTURE - History and Culture chapters offer in-depth coverage of the country's rich and dynamic heritage • BE INSPIRED - new highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you plot your path • DISCOVER THE FAR-FLUNG with comprehensive coverage of regional Vietnam's mountain villages, unspoiled beaches and remote forests • STAY IN STYLE with recommendations of Vietnam's best accommodation options, from family-run guesthouses to five-star hotels • GET AROUND with detailed and cross-referenced maps, including a full-color country map

Still the only travel guide available to one of the most remote--yet fastest-changing--destinations on earth, this completely updated edition contains 46 maps, with map keys in Mongolian and English script, transportation and accommodation details, and background information on the history and culture of the region. 46 maps. color photos.

Second edition of a travel guide first published in 1987. Contains valuable information for first-time and experienced travellers, including street maps, a potted history, advice on accommodation and transport, and recommended restaurants.

Whether it's a first visit or the 20th, China is so big, so diverse and so fast-changing, it's always an adventure. The traveller is spoiled for choice: whether you're an urban traveller, hiker, cyclist, explorer, backpacker, irrepressible museumgoer or faddish foodie, China's diversity is second to none.Lonely Planet's China guide has every traveller covered. It includes a new First Time feature to help make travel smooth, while a new off-thebeaten-track feature will encourage further exploration of the country.There are features on Cruising the Yangzi and travelling China by train, all the practical information needed to make a trip smooth, and essays on history, arts and architecture to put it into context. - Annotated illustrations of the Bund and the Forbidden City - Special feature on the Great Wall, including inspirational images - Full coverage of Chinese cuisine

Lonely Planet’s Korea is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the dramatic landscape of Jeju-do, feast on bibimbap in Jeonju, and wander the streets of Bukchon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Korea and begin your journey now!

Thoroughly updated and revised, this travel guide includes details on Beijingcuisine and regional Chinese specialties, day trips around Beijing, a helpfullanguage section, and more.

-- essential historical and cultural guide to major attractions and out-of-the-way sights -- detailed accommodation for every budget -- the best in Saigon cuisine, from street stalls to top-end dining -- fascinating excursions to the Mekong Delta and seaside retreats -- indispensable Vietnamese language chapter