China

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