"Antique yet up-to-the-minute, familiar yet unrecognizable, outwardly urban but quintessentially rural, conservative yet path-breaking… China is a land of mesmerizing and eye-opening contradictions." – Damian Harper, Lonely Planet Writer

    Our Promise

    You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.

    Inside This Book…

    11 intrepid authors
    198 maps
    76 temples & monasteries
    100s of noodle spots
    Inspirational photos
    Clear, easy-to-use maps
    Hong Kong & Beijing pull-out map
    Special Great Wall feature
    Comprehensive planning tools
    In-depth background

- Plan Your Trip
- Understand China
- On The Road
- Survival Guide