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Title: Lonely Planet China (LONELY PLANET CHINA) by Damian, Harper, Marie Cambon, Katja Gaskell, Thomas Huhti, Bradley Mayhew, Korina Miller, Mielikki Org ISBN: 1-74059-117-8 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: August, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.36 (50 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Beware the book
Comment: To echo the words of other readers, this is disappointing and out of date.
On the second point, bear in mind that many prices have increased (sometimes more than doubled) since this book was published.
On the first, try to ignore almost every recommendation on accomodation and food that the guidebook makes. In many locations the majority of listed restaurants are Western and those that are Chinese are poor quality, high priced and seem to be recommended only for having an English menu. Go somewhere else, point, go for pot-luck or learn a little Chinese before you go and you'll enjoy everything much more.
Rating: 2
Summary: Good for package tourists; not for exploration
Comment: They say that everything you hear about China is true somewhere. Everything you read in LP China may also be true somewhere but unfortunately not always where you are. Originally published in August 2002 this book is well past its prime. It is still superior to the Rough Guide but could use a serious update. Speaking of which the overleaf promises guidebook upgrades on the Internet but they discontinued this in favour of user discussion.
Pricing - the cost of tea in China, you say? Like most things in China, prices are in constant flux and I question the value of including them. They are more misleading than helpful. Tourist attractions will generally be higher than what the book says but other prices will be close.
Locations - I live in the city of Wuhan and in the last two year it has undergone tremendous changes. There is simply no way for a printed book to keep up with them. For example, in the last six months the bus routes in WuChang have changed four times.
If you are going to travel around China be flexible! Expect that nothing in the guidebook will be where you expected. Expect to bargain for everything, hotel prices included. Remember that any guide book is only a starting place. As I have travelled around southern China I have used this book as a starting point and then asked the locals what they would do. Most have never been to the "tourist sites" but can show you a great street restaurant just around the corner.
This book is great for those thinking of going to China but who will never make the trip, or for those who are going on a package trip to fourteen cities in eight days. For those who want to explore China on their own I would advise caution.
Rating: 1
Summary: Complete Crap
Comment: This book is so bad. If I could give it 0 stars believe me, I would. Many of the things listed in this book no longer exist. I went to one city and all 4 places listed in the LP as budget accomodations were no longer in business. Maps were incorrect. Attractions were listed with one address and placed elsewhere (and incorrectly) on the map. It would help greatly of it had more Chinese of the locations listed so you can show cab drivers. I finally gave up, chucked it into the trash and continued my 4 month trip through Asia without consulting any guidebook and had a much nicer time. Down with the Lonely Liar! You don't need a guide book. Just talk to other travelers.
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Title: Lonely Planet Beijing (LONELY PLANET BEIJING) by Damian Harper ISBN: 1740592816 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Lonely Planet Shanghai (LONELY PLANET SHANGHAI) by Bradley Mayhew ISBN: 0864425074 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: February, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Lonely Planet Beijing City Map (Maps & Atlases) by Lonely Planet Publications ISBN: 186450255X Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: February, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook (LONELY PLANET PHRASEBOOKS) by Charles Qin, Justin Rudelson ISBN: 0864426526 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: April, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: National Geographic Traveler China (National Geographic Traveler) by Damian Harper ISBN: 0792279212 Publisher: National Geographic Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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