Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing : Discover Twice the City in Half the Time | Top Sights | Maps & Walking Tours | Covers Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and more - Christopher Pitts

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal�all�you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover�Beijing's�most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized�Pocket�travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall, to making an offering at Lama Temple, and sifting through strings of freshwater pearls at the Hongqiao Pearl Market. Build a trip to remember�with�Lonely Planet's�Pocket Beijing�Travel Guide: Our�Pocket�guidebook format�provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days�Find what you're looking for fast�with this guide's�all-new structure and design�and navigate Beijing with ease�Get fresh takes on must-visit sights�including�Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer PalaceExciting Three Perfect Days itineraries�help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions�Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter�introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights�Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature�that showcases Beijing's�best kept secrets and rising trends�Navigate public transport confidently�with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' sectionMake quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages�that include top pick lists and tips about what to�book in advance�Eat, drink, and shop like a local�with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendorsEssential information toolkit�containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel�Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps�including a�pull out map of BeijingCovers: Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central; Drum Tower & Dongcheng North; Temple of Heaven & Dongcheng South; Beihai Park & Xicheng South; Sanlitun & Chaoyang; Summer Palace & Haidian;�plus day trips to�The Great Wall of China and Universal Beijing Resort � Get straight to the�heart�of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with�Lonely Planet's�Pocket�Beijing.