Lonely Planet's 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. Explore the astonishing Forbidden City, feast on delicious dumplings, and you're your legs on the Great Wall; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Beijing and begin your journey now!

 

Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Beijing:

• Full-color maps and images throughout


• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests


• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots


• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices


• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss


• User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time


• Covers the Forbidden City & Dongcheng North, the Summer Palace & Haidian, Beihai Park & Xicheng, South Chaoyang, and the Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South, and more

 

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Beijing, is our colorful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away.

 

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences, and extensively covers all of Beijing's neighborhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Beijing guide.

 

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's China for an in-depth guide to the country.