This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit.

Evocative photography

Insight Guides are renowned for their great pictures, which vividly convey a sense of everyday life.

Illuminating text

Expert writers bring to life China's history, culture, arts, politics and, above all, its people.

Incisive evaluations

From the Imperial Palace to the caves of Mogao, from the spires of Guilin to the towers of Hong Kong, it's all here.

Detailed, cross-referenced maps

All sites are clearly highlighted and numbered in relation to the text.

Full listings

All the travel details, hotels, restaurants and phone numbers you'll need.