“Antique yet up-to-the-minute, familiar yet unrecognizable, outwardly urban but quintessentially rural, conservative yet path-breaking… China is a land of mesmerizing and eye-opening contradictions.” – Damian Harper, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.Inside This Book…11 intrepid authors198 maps76 temples & monasteries100s of noodle spotsInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsHong Kong & Beijing pull-out mapSpecial Great Wall featureComprehensive planning toolsIn-depth background