| "Switzerland 9 - Liechtenstein, Edition - 9 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Liechtenstein chapter from Lonely Planet's Switzerland guide-book. A pipsqueak of a country, Liechtenstein snuggles among mountain ranges that rise steep and rugged above the Rhine. It's pure fairy-tale stuff - a mountain principality governed by an iron-willed monarch, embedded deep in the Alps and crowned by turreted castles. hike up to the perky turrets of Schloss Vaduz for postcard views of the Alps maps strap on walking boots or skis and head to the slopes of Malbun transport wander the pedestrianised zone of bustling little Vaduz restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Vaduz, Malbun."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Switzerland 9 - Understand Switzerland and Survival Guide, Edition - 9 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This chapter contains the Switzerland Today, History, Swiss Way of Life, The Swiss Table, Swiss Wine, Directory A-Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Switzerland guidebook. All the info you need on everything from history, culture, food and wine to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and les-bian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary. a rundown on the cultural traditions of the Swizz people info on Swiss cuisine beyond chocolate and cheese full coverage of the region's wine making and wine tours details on Switzerland's idiosyncratic history Coverage includes: Switzerland Today, History, Swiss Way of Life, The Swiss Table, Swiss Wine, Directory A-Z, Transport and Language."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Plan your trip, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This chapter contains the Welcome to the Philippines, The Philippines' Top 15, Need to Know, First Time Philippines, What's New, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, Diving in the Philippines, Outdoor Activities, Eat & Drink Like a Local, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. Your journey to Philippines starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on the best of the country's food and drink. tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events list of highlights and best experiences everything you need to know about the Philippines' excellent diving and snorkelling user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing Coverage includes: Welcome to the Philippines, The Philippines' Top 15, Need to Know, First Time Philippines, What's New, If You Like: Island-Hopping, Beach Resorts, Ecofriendly Experiences, Architecture, WWII History, Month by Month, Itineraries, Diving in the Philippines, Outdoor Activities, Eat & Drink Like a Local, and Regions at a Glance."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Manila, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Manila chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. Manila's moniker, the 'Pearl of the Orient', couldn't be more apt - its unappealing shell re-veals its jewel only to those resolute enough to pry. This chaotic metropolis thrives as a true Asian megacity. hear echoes of a lost past at the centuries-old Spanish fort of Fort Santiago maps get a glimpse into the Filipino soul at the National Museum of the Filipino People transport take the capital's pulse and enjoy free concerts at Rizal Park restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Around Manila, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Around Manila chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guide-book. If you've spent a bit of time in Manila, you're probably clawing to get out to the countryside for some fresh air and relaxation. Surprisingly, you don't need to go too far to leave the city and most of its traffic behind. rise early for the dramatic climb up the caldera of brooding Mt Pinatubo maps enjoy stellar views of Taal Volcano and sumptuous cuisine in the laid-back hilltop town of Tagaytay transport immerse yourself in WWII history on a day trip to Corregidor restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Corregidor, South of Manila, Tagaytay & Lake Taal, Taal, Batangas, Anilao, Mt Banahaw, Pagsanjan, Lucban, Lucena, North of Manila, Angeles & Clark Airport, Subic Bay & Olongapo, Mt Pinatubo Region."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - North Luzon, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the North Luzon chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. A region that invites intrepid exploration, North Luzon encapsulates a nation in miniature. For many travellers, the lure is the emerald rice terraces and mountains of the Cordillera, with trek-king, caving, mountain biking and rafting among the adrenaline-fuelled activities. be awestruck by the rice-terrace amphitheatre of Batad, then trek to others that rival it maps hobnob with former headhunters and meet a famous tattoo artist in Kalinga Province transport shimmy, climb and swim into deep caves before hiking to hanging coffins in Sagada restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Zambales Coast, Southern Zambales Coast, Iba & Botolan, North of Iba, Lingayen Gulf, Bolinao & Patar Beach, Hundred Islands National Park, San Juan (La Union), Ilocos, Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud & Around, The Cordillera, Baguio, Kabayan, Mt Pulag National Park, Sagada & Around, Bontoc & Around, Kalinga Province, Ba-naue & Around, Kiangan, Northeast Luzon, Baler, San Jose, Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, Tuguegarao, Santa Ana, Batanes Islands, Batan Island, Sabtang Island, Itbayat Island."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Southeast Luzon, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Southeast Luzon chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guide-book. Southeast Luzon is one of the more overlooked parts of the Philippines, but those travellers who do make it here will find a wildly varied and unusual part of the country. snorkel alongside Bicol's gentle whale sharks in Donsol maps ride an ATV near the base of Mt Mayon, Bicol's prettiest volcano transport sample the best of Bicol's spicy cuisine in Legazpi restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Bicol, Daet & Bagasbas, Naga, Mt Isarog National Park, Caramoan Peninsula, Tabaco, Legazpi & Around, Sorsogon, Bulusan Volcano National Park & Around, Donsol, Pilar, Catanduanes & Around, Virac, Puraran, Masbate & Around, Mas-bate Town, Ticao Island, Marinduque, Boac, Gasan & the West Coast, East Coast."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Mindoro, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Mindoro chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. Most visitors head to the dive resorts around Puerto Galera on the north coast, but there is much more to Mindoro. If you prefer remoteness, venture into Mindoro Occidental, where virtually tourist-free Sablayan and the pristine dive mecca of Apo Reef await. swim with turtles, sharks, wrasses and other sea critters at the incredible protected marine park of Apo Reef maps explore the pretty coves, waterfalls and beaches of the resort town of Puerto Galera, and dive into its underwater wonders transport observe the headcount of critically endangered tamaraw (native buffalo) and visit Mangyan villages in Mt Iglit-Baco National Park restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Puerto Galera, Calapan, Roxas & Around, Bulalacao, San José, Mt Iglit-Baco National Park, Sablayan."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Boracay & Western Visayas, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Boracay & Western Visayas chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. The most common visitor to Western Visayas is the holidaymaker drawn by Boracay's gor-geous White Beach and the fiesta hubbub that surrounds it; but there's also the off-the-beaten-track traveller braving endless miles of roadside shacks to discover the region's rewards. catch sunsets on Boracay's deservedly famous white Beach with a drink or two in hand maps snorkel or dive with sea turtles at Apo Island's colourful reef transport trace the aquamarine water back to its mysterious source, Malumpati Cold Spring, in the jungle of Panay restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Boracay, Panay, Kalibo, Roxas, Antique Province, Ilo-ilo, Guimaras, Negros, Bacolod, Mt Kanlaon Natural Park, Silay, Sagay, San Carlos, Sugar Beach, Punta Ballo, Apo Island, Dauin, Dumaguete, Valencia & Around, Bais City & Around, Siquijor, Larena, San Juan & Around, Lazi & Around, Cantabon, Romblon Province, Tablas Is-land, Romblon Island, Sibuyan Island."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Cebu & Eastern Visayas, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Cebu & Eastern Visayas chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. Home to dazzling beaches and astonishing coral walls, the world's smallest mammal and its biggest fish, eastern Visayas are the aqua heart of an island nation. This region's natural appeal is utterly compelling. take in teeny tarsiers, rolling Chocolate Hills, cove beaches and reefs teeming with fish in Bohol maps experience close encounters of the thresher-shark kind and offshore islets at Malapascua Island transport enjoy the freediving heaven, party town and home to a swirling vortex of sardines, Moal-boal restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Cebu, Cebu City & Around, Malapascua Island, Bantayan Island, Toledo, Moalboal, Lilo-an & Sumilon Island, Camotes Islands, Pacijan Island, Poro Island, Ponson Island, Bohol, Tagbilaran, Panglao Island, Balicasag Island, Pamilacan Is-land, Cabilao Island, Chocolate Hills Loop, Anda, Ubay, Talibon, Leyte, Tacloban, Ormoc, Maasin, Padre Burgos, Panaon Island, Biliran Island, Naval & Around, Higatangan Island, Mari-pipi Island, Samar, Catarman, Biri Island, Allen, Dalupiri Island, Calbayog, Catbalogan, Bo-rongan, Guiuan, Calicoan Island."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Mindanao, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Mindanao chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. Despite jaw-dropping beaches, surf, rugged mountains and indigenous cultures living much as they have for centuries, Mindanao, with the exception of Siargao and to an extent Camiguin, remains off the tourism industry's radar. catch a wave at Siargao's best-known surf break, Cloud Nine, or watch others from its pic-turesque pavilion maps hop from natural springs to waterfalls to underwater coral reefs around the lush island of Camiguin transport snorkel around emerald-green waters at dramatically beautiful Sugba Lagoon on Siar-gao restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Northern Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin, Su-rigao, Siargao, Southern Mindanao, Davao, General Santos, Lake Sebu, Mt Apo, Samal Island, Talikud Island, Western Mindanao & Zamboanga Peninsula, Zamboanga City."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Palawan, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Palawan chapter from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. Nothing defines Palawan more than the water around it. With seascapes the equal of any in Southeast Asia, and terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, the Philippines' most sparsely populated re-gion is also the most beguiling. snorkel your way in and out of lagoons in the Bacuit Archipelago maps island-hop till you drop in the paradisiacal Calamian Islands: hidden lakes and empty white-sand beaches transport explore the stunning beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and islands around El Nido, north Pala-wan's main tourist town restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Puerto Princesa, Sabang & the Underground River, Southern Palawan, Port Barton, San Vicente, Taytay, El Nido, Busuanga & the Calamian Is-lands."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Philippines 13 - Understand Philippines and Survival Guide, Edition - 13 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This chapter contains the The Philippines Today, History, People & Culture, Environment, Directory A-Z, Transport, Health, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Philippines guidebook. All the info you need on everything from history, people and culture, to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and les-bian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary. a rundown on the people of the Philippines info on the region's culture, including theatre, music and architecture full coverage of Filipino cuisine details on the country's landscapes, wildlife and ecotourism Coverage includes: The Philippines Today, History, People & Culture, Environment, Directory A-Z, Transport, Health, and Language."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Plan your trip, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "Your journey to China starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on exploring modern and ancient China. tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events list of highlights and best experiences everything you need to know about planning your culinary adventure user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing Coverage includes: Welcome to China, China's Top 30, Need to Know What's New, If You Like: The Great Wall, Fantastic Food, Hiking, Extremes, Imperial Architecture, Ancient Settlements, Museums, Stunning Scenery, Sacred China, Urban Extravaganzas, Ethnic Minorities, Boat Trips, Month by Month, Itineraries, Eat and Drink Like a Local and Regions at a Glance."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Beijing, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Beijing chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Inextricably linked to past glories (and calamities) yet hurtling towards a power-charged future, Beijing, one of history's great cities, is as complex as it is compelling. Few places on earth can match the extraordinary historical panorama on display here. maps marvel at the might and splendour of the world's largest palace complex, the Forbidden City transport lose yourself in the city's warren of historic hutong (alleyways) or follow our walking tour restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Courses, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping. *This chapter does not cover The Great Wall."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - The Great Wall, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Great Wall chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. China's greatest engineering triumph and must-see sight, the Great Wall wriggles haphazardly from its scattered Manchurian remains in Liaoning province to wind-scoured rubble in the Gobi desert and faint traces in the unforgiving sands of Xinjiang. join the crowds at Badaling, the most famous and picturesque stretch of the Wall maps hike unrestored stretches of the Wall from the ancient fortified village of Gubeikou transport toboggan down restored sections of the Wall around Mutianyu restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Great Wall History, Visiting the Wall, Mutianyu, Gubeikou, Jiankou, Zhuangdaokou, Jinshanling, Huanghua Cheng, Badaling."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Tianjin & Hebei, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Tianjin & Hebei chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Hebei is a slow-moving panorama of grazing sheep, brown earth and fields of corn and wheat. Cosmopolitan Tianjin may put on a dazzling show, but the true charms of this region are its time-worn, earthy textures and its deep-rooted historical narrative. visit the staggering collection of imperial buildings at the Qing dynasty's summer resort of Chengde maps explore the remarkable 1500-year-old Longxing Temple and other ancient temples and pagodas at Zhengding transport Walk the cobbled streets of the little-known Ming dynasty ‘stone village' of Yujiacun restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Tianjin, Hebei, Shijiazhuang, Zhengding, Yujiacun, Chengde, Shanhaiguan, Jimingyi"
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Liaoning, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Liaoning chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. History and hedonism run side by side in Liaoning. Walled Ming dynasty cities rub up against booming beach resorts, while imperial palaces sit in the centre of bustling modern cities. kick back and enjoy Dalian's beaches, coastal walkways and beer festival maps climb the Tiger Mountain Great Wall, its easternmost stretch, near Dandong transport peer into North Korea on a Yalu River cruise, and experience Dandong's mix of Korean and Chinese culture restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Dalian & Around, Bingyu Valley, Dandong, Shenyang, Xingcheng."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Jilin, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Jilin chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Jilin teases with the ancient and the modern, the artificial and the supernatural. Travellers tired of great walls and imperial facades can explore Japanese-influenced architecture on the trail of the puppet emperor Puyi and the ruins of an ancient Korean kingdom. visit China's largest nature reserve, Changbai Shan, with its waterfalls, birch forests and, most of all, the aptly named Heaven Lake maps hit the slopes at Beidahu Ski Resort, one of China's premier skiing spots transport explore the mysterious remains of the ancient Koguryo Kingdom in Ji'an, just across the Yalu River from North Korea restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Changbai Shan, Yanji, Ji'an, Beidahu Ski Resort, Changchun."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Heilongjiang, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Heilongjiang chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Heilongjiang means ‘Black Dragon River', and this coiling dragon is the separating line between China and Russia. A neighbourly influence is evident in architecture, food and even souvenirs. Harbin is famous for its European-style facades and winter ice-sculpture festival. explore Mohe, China's northermost village, where every day feels like Christmas, while hoping to catch the elusive but spectacular aurora borealis maps brave the cold to join the crowds who flock to Harbin's world-famous Ice & Snow Festival transport ski and snowboard at Yabuli Ski Resort, one of China's finest ski resorts restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Harbin, Mudanjiang, Jingpo Lake, Wudalian Chi, Mohe"
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Shandong, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Shangdong chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Steeped in natural and supernatural allure, the Shandong peninsula on China's northeastern coast is legendary. Its captivating landscape – a fertile flood plain fed by rivers and underground springs, capped by granite peaks and framed in wild coastline – inspires wonder. climb the slopes of the sacred Taoist mountain of Tai Shan, where stones speak the wisdom of millennia maps chill by the sea in Qingdao with a pitcher of China's most famous brew transport peruse the ancient home town of Confucius, Qufu restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Ji'nan, Zhujiayu, Tai'an, Tai Shan, Qufu, Zoucheng, Qingdao, Lao Shan, Yantai, Penglai."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Jiangsu, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Jiangsu chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Lush Jiangsu spills over as much charm and history as the waters that flow through its sparkling web of canals. It's known throughout China for its cute canal towns, enchanting gardens and sophisticated opera and folk arts. get a grade A cultural fix at the Nanjing Museum, climbing the city walls and going to the scenic Ming Ziaoling Tomb maps feast your eyes on the modern Suzhou Museum's exhibits and explore the charming Garden of the Master of the Nets transport lose yourself in Tongli's alleys and canals, and examine the eye-opening collection of the Chinese Sex Culture Museum restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Nanjing, Suzhou, Mudu, Tongli, Luzhi, Zhouzhuang."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Zhejiang, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Zhejiang chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. It's Hangzhou, the handsome capital city, that lands Zhejiang on many a traveller's itinerary. Home to picture-perfect landscapes of classical Chinese beauty, Hangzhou is the obvious highlight. Yet the province offers so much more. cycle around Hangzhou's scenic West Lake, a reflecting pool for willow trees and traditional pavilions maps bask in the glow of the goddess of mercy on the sacred island of Putuoshan transport explore the cobblestone alleys of the ancient village of Zhuge, designed for maximum feng shui restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Hangzhou, Moganshan, Wuzhen, Nanxun, Xinye, Zhuge, Siping, Jinhua, Putuoshan, Ningbo, Shaoxing."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Shanghai, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Shanghai chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. You can't see the Great Wall from space, but you'd have a job missing Shanghai. One of the country's largest and most vibrant cities, Shanghai somehow typifies modern China while being unlike anywhere else in the land. stroll down the promenade in the Bund or raise an evening glass to phosphorescent Pudong maps load up on Chinese culture's greatest hits at the Shanghai Museum transport admire the curvature of the earth from atop the Shanghai Tower or the Shanghai World Financial Center restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Zhujiajiao."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Fujian, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Fujian chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Fujian is an attractive coastal province with a long seafaring history. As a significant stop on the maritime Silk Road, its cities developed an easy cosmopolitan outlook that's evident in its architecture, food, language and people. drift between cat-filled cafes on a car-free Gulang Yu, a Chinese island with European flair maps sleep in Fujian Tulou's packed-earth fortresses like a character from Game of Thrones transport explore Quanzhou's temples and near-medieval streets on the maritime Silk Route restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Xiamen, Gulang Yu, Fujian Tulou, Quanzhou, Chongwu, Xunpu Village, Cao'an Manichaean Temple, Fuzhou, Wuyi Shan."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Shanxi, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Shanxi chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Waist-deep in handsome history, Shanxi is home to an impressive roll-call of must-see, ancient sights: time-worn temples, traditional Qing dynasty courtyard architecture and day trips to the mountain cliffs and gorges of Mian Shan. wander the cobblestone ancient streets of the time-warped, walled town of Pingyao maps discover the grandeur of the magnificent Buddhist statues of the Yungang Caves transport check out the lavish restoration of the city wall and the old town of Datong restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Datong, Yungang Caves, Wutai Shan, Taiyuan & Around, Pingyao & Around, Qikou, Jincheng & Around."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Shaanxi, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Shaanxi chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Shaanxi is where it began for China. As the heartland of the Qin dynasty, whose warrior emperor united much of China for the first time, Shaanxi was the cradle of Chinese civilisation and the fountainhead of Han culture. see what guardians an emperor enlists to protect him in the afterlife: the Army of Terracotta Warriors maps admire Xi'an's classically styled, Tang-dynasty Big Goose Pagoda, the centrepiece for a stunning sound and light show transport watch the sun rise over the Qinling Mountains from atop Hua Shan, Taoism's sacred and dramatic western peak restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Xi'an & Around, Hua Shan, Hancheng, Yulin."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Anhui, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Anhui chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Fantastical mountainscapes and well preserved villages make Anhui the perfect antidote to the brashness of China's larger cities. The main attraction is Huangshan, a jumble of sheer granite cliffs wrapped in cottony clouds. catch the sunrise from Huangshan, China's iconic mountain maps marvel at the sophisticated and oh-so-photogenic waterways of the ancient village of Hongcun transport join the Buddhist pilgrims in scaling the fog-shrouded peak of Jiuhua Shan restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Tunxi, Xidi, Hongcun, Pingshan, Shexian, Huangshan, Jiuhua Shan, Hefei"
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Henan, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Henan chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Henan is home to China's oldest surviving Buddhist temple and an astonishing collection of Buddhist carvings, the Longmen Grottoes. There is also the Shaolin Temple, that legendary institution where the martial way and Buddhism found an unlikely but powerful alliance. fathom the mysteries of Shaolin boxing at the Shaolin Temple and hike the surrounding peaks maps admire the artistry of 1500-year-old carved Bodhisattvas as Longmen Grottoes transport discover the unreal scenery of the mountains of the Ten Thousand Immortals from the perch of the cliff-top village of Guoliangcun restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Zhengzhou, Nanjiecun, Song Shan & Dengfeng, Luoyang & Around, Guoliangcun, Kaifeng, Zhuxian Zhen."
Price: 4.95 |
| "China 15 - Hubei, Edition - 15 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Hubei chapter from Lonely Planet's China guidebook. Like much of central China, Hubei is better known for its industrial belt rather than the searing beauty of its lush and fertile landscape of mountain parks and plains sluiced by rivers, lakes and sacred Taoist sites. learn taichi on Wudang Shan, the majestic cloud-covered mountain where it was invented maps spot the famed ‘wild man' as you hike in Shennonglia in the wilds of northeast Hubei and camp under the starts on elevated grassy knolls transport do the cultural dance around Wuhan's fine museums and temples before shuffling to the dance floors of the riverfront concession restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Wuhan, Jingzhou & Around, Wudang Shan, Shennongjia, Yichang."
Price: 4.95 |
