This new edition of Bradt's Taiwan continues to offer some of the most comprehensive coverage available and has been fully updated to reflect all the most recent developments on the ground. Author and long-term resident of Taiwan Steven Crook has been to every corner of the main island and every one of the outlying archipelagos. He has written about Taiwan's cultural and scenic attractions for international newspapers and inflight magazines and he...

Un recorrido por las entrañas del dragón, por la esencia de ese país mágico y milenario de manos de una periodista que nos adentra en el alma de la China actual y de la China milenaria.

Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample the city's most famous dish, Peking Duck; wander the ancient alleys known as hutong; and explore the world's largest palace complex at the Forbidden City; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Beijing and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing:...

ALL CHINESE EAT DOGS AND CATS! Franz Übermut, is a German businessman who wants to gain a foothold in China for business and pleasure, humorously dispels mistakes about China. The land is brought closer to the Europeans and the Western world in a way that no travel guide can. Every day in their life with his wife Hong and her family comes up with exciting stories, and one or the other pitfalls cannot be avoided despite all warnings. The marriage...

In 2003 I was given the opportunity to go to China to teach English. I had a contract for one year. I realized that life in China was more interesting than anything I had experienced before so I stayed. This book contains many antidotes and stories about what happened to me, around me and in China generally. This is a first-hand view of everyday life in China.

Shanghai is regarded the Oriental Pearl in the Far East. With a history of about 1500 years up until the present day, Shanghai has firmly established itself as a vibrant and exciting international metropolis. As China's financial, trade and shipping center, Shanghai has become a popular destination for international visitors who seek business or job opportunities as well as spectacular sightseeing opportunities. This e-book is designed to be informative,...

Are you yearning to explore a land where history, culture, and innovation converge in breathtaking harmony? Do you dream of uncovering the hidden gems that lie beyond the well-trodden paths of China's tourist hotspots? Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first adventure, "Discovering China's Hidden Treasures" is your ultimate guide to experiencing the rich tapestry of one of the world's most fascinating countries. About This Book:Unearth...

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Tibet encompasses the wider region of ethnic Tibet with more detailed coverage of the Amdo and Kham regions than is found in other guides. It also includes essential information on new border openings and is particularly strong on map data, which is extremely difficult to find in Tibet itself, including new theme maps covering a range of topics, from Tibetan regions to the Three Parallel Rivers UN World...

Vibrant, modern, and drenched in history from centuries, as a gateway to China, this garden city of two million is a hidden gem. When the author, Robert Barge, arrived in Xiamen to take up an engineering position, he was expecting a typical gray Chinese city, instead, what he found left such an impression that he was inspired to write this book, the first guide dedicated exclusively to Xiamen. Explore Xiamen's temples, markets, and old alleyways,...

Ever since Marco Polo published his wide-eyed report on Khanbaligh, or Cambaluc, the city of the Mongol khans, Peking-as Beijing has been known for most of the past 300 years-has captured the Western imagination as few other ancient cities have. Beijing Walks presents six detailed walking tours of the most important historic quarters of the Chinese capitalthe Forbidden City, the former Legation Quarter, Beihai Park, the Temple of Heaven, the Confucius...