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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this book as a gift before a trip to Shanghai and Beijing. It's a very nicely laid-out book with lots of beautiful photographs and interesting background information. However, I did not find it as practical as the Lonely Planet, my usual choice of travel guide.
For a start, it is far too heavy to carry around with you all day. More importantly, it lacks practical information on exactly where and how to find things and some of the maps seemed quite wrong. Obviously, accurate maps and detailed instructions are absolutely essential when travelling in China without being able to speak Chinese. I also found that the names of underground stations in the book are not exactly the same as those actually used - what the book does is transcribe the Chinese names in roman script, but (in Shanghai at least) when you get the underground you realise that parts of the names have been translated into English. This makes getting around quite confusing.
All in all, I would say this is a good book to read for some background information on the places you intend to visit, but you can't rely on it to get you around because it is not very well thought out. I also bought a Lonely Planet Encounter guide for Shanghai, which was pocket-sized, easy to use and chock-full of useful information. I shall be sticking to those...
For a start, it is far too heavy to carry around with you all day. More importantly, it lacks practical information on exactly where and how to find things and some of the maps seemed quite wrong. Obviously, accurate maps and detailed instructions are absolutely essential when travelling in China without being able to speak Chinese. I also found that the names of underground stations in the book are not exactly the same as those actually used - what the book does is transcribe the Chinese names in roman script, but (in Shanghai at least) when you get the underground you realise that parts of the names have been translated into English. This makes getting around quite confusing.
All in all, I would say this is a good book to read for some background information on the places you intend to visit, but you can't rely on it to get you around because it is not very well thought out. I also bought a Lonely Planet Encounter guide for Shanghai, which was pocket-sized, easy to use and chock-full of useful information. I shall be sticking to those...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Used the book to mark the pages with tags showing dates of our visit to various places. Allowed us to preview what was at those locations as the guides have a pre-determined set of things to tell you (or so it seemed). Full of useful cut through diagrams. Helped fill in the missing bits.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought as a gift for neice and delivered very promptly.Full of great imformation for first visit to China with school group.Very accessable and well laid out as are all DK Eyewitness guides.
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Dorling Kindersley delivers again
I have bought many DK Eyewitness Travel Guides. They are always excellent - providing images for the possibilities that the book highlights. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pam
Very handy!
This book provides a basic insight into the culture and history of China which is interesting to read and useful to anyone who is interesting in visiting the historical sites of... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Hannah Brown
A must have if touring China
A very easy book to read, with just enough information, without going into too much detail. We found it very useful indeed
Published 19 months ago by BUZZ BEE
Lots of pretty pictures but not much else
I bought this book in preference to my usual choice of Lonely Planet or Rough Guide because of the previous positive reviews. Big mistake- this book was not for me. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Anne Bailes
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