★ Make the most of your time in China's capital ★

Exciting, fascinating, and with an equal mix of grit and glamour, Beijing has it all. But things change fast in this stellar city, and trying to guess what you should do and see is as difficult as finding an up-to-date map of the city. Helena Iveson knows the city inside out, from its quaint backstreet hutongs to its cutting-edge architectural gems, the best restaurants to slurp noodles, and where to kick back with a cocktail, and how to experience the city's highlights: the unmissable sights, nightlife and shops. Every entry has been carefully edited to help you make the best of your time with no fuss and plenty of fun.

There's also helpful information to help you get around this vast city with ease, and a short phrase book to get people out of those sticky moments. All sights come with Chinese characters, to help you reach your destination without any fuss.


★ About the Author ★

Helena Iveson has lived in Beijing for six years, and she wants visitors to love it as much as she does. She freelances for a host of newspapers, magazines and websites such as the Guardian, The Australian, the South China Morning Post and the Independent on Sunday, and has also written or contributed to seven different guidebooks across Asia and Australia. When she's not writing, she's on her bike, discovering new things to see and do in Beijing everyday.


★ About Sutro Media ★

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