Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing (Pocket Guide)

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal  all  you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Beijing's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized  Pocket  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.

Build a trip to remember  with  Lonely Planet's   Pocket Beijing  Travel Guide:

Our  Pocket  guidebook format  provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days  Find what you're looking for fast  with this guide's  all-new structure and design  and navigate Beijing with ease  Get fresh takes on must-visit sights  including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries  help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions  Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter  introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights  Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature  that showcases Beijing's   best kept secrets and rising trends  Navigate public transport confidently  with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages  that include top pick lists and tips about what to   book in advance  Eat, drink, and shop like a local  with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors Essential information toolkit  containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel  Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps  including a  pull out map of Beijing Covers : Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central; Drum Tower & Dongcheng North; Temple of Heaven & Dongcheng South; Beihai Park & Xicheng South; Sanlitun & Chaoyang; Summer Palace & Haidian;  plus day trips to  The Great Wall of China and Universal Beijing Resort eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in on maps and images

Get straight to the  heart  of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with  Lonely Planet's  Pocket Beijing .