China's Southwest (Lonely Planet Regional Guide)
by Damian Harper, Eilis Quinn, Korina Miller, Thomas Huhti, Tienlon Ho
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Author: Damian Harper, Eilis Quinn, Korina Miller, Thomas Huhti, Tienlon HoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-01
ISBN: 1741041856
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Book Reviews of China's Southwest (Lonely Planet Regional Guide)
Book Review: A lifesaver for non-Chinese speakers
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book to be super-informative, accurate and helpful - helped me to both plan and execute my travels. In a region of the world where no one speaks English, this book will help find you a place to stay.
LP notwithstanding, in remote places I sometimes stayed with farmer families, ate with them, shared the afternoons. That was much more satisfying than the hotels. When Chinese do business they are intent on making you part with your money ... you, the foreigner, are seen as a walking breathing $$$ sign. When living with a family something in people's mind becomes relaxed and there is more of a human connection.
A tiny detail: I recommend you use ATMs whenever possible- Chinese bank tellers are trained to take only perfect - and I mean perfect - banknotes. Even a tiniest glitch, or color mark will result in disqualification. Chinese ATMs have a different keypad from those in the US; also they are alphanumeric only, so it helps to remember your code in #s.
Summary of China's Southwest (Lonely Planet Regional Guide)
Discover China's SouthwestFollow your shadow floating over limestone peaks on a Guangxi ballooning voyage.
Hike Tiger Leaping Gorge to the snowcapped mountaintops of Haba Shan via the Jinsha River.
Savour the Yin and Yang of spicy, sizzling or soaked-in-soy Southwest delicacies.
Get caught up in the dancing at the vibrant Miao Lusheng Festival.
In This Guide
Five intrepid authors, 220 days of in-country research, 157 bus rides and one rotting yak's head.
Includes captivating new destinations not covered in any other English-language guidebook.
Chapters dedicated to gateway cities (Beijing, Honk Kong and Shanghai), minority cultures and adventure activities.
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