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Lonely Planet China
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An exceptional travel guide. Do not count on the prices being accurate but the big picture is spot on.
There are two problems with the Lonely Planet guide: it is too heavy for a traveler; it is on the banned books list in China (but my copy was not taken in my last two trips).
Death by Lonely Planet refers to guiding thousan... »
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China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power
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4 star, 3 star, 5 star, 2 star, this road has a bit of each. Kudos for Konzept and for indelible portraits of Chinese (and not only Han) whom Gifford draws out in his travels. I won't soon forget the chilling candor of an older Chinese abortionist who relates her daily work without the least shred of self-consciousness or shame during a chance encoun... »
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Oracle Bones: A Journey Through Time in China (P.S.)
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Honestly, good for people with experience in China or not, but I think it resonated with me in particular because I have experienced much of what he describes. It also provides interesting background and history on the language and politics. His mastery is the ability to observe and conceptualize his environment without passing judgment. This is one of... »
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China (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
Trying to review this book is somewhat hard, technically it's a travel guide and as that its ok, but its really more than that. Its one of the best birds ... »
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China: People Place Culture History
I visited China earlier this year on business, so I was intrigued when I came across this book. When I opened it, I was not disappointed. This book cele... »
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Lonely Planet Tibet
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these ... »
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