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Lonely Planet China 92 reviews Damian Harper, Andrew Burke, ...
Lonely Planet Publications, 2007
Death by Lonely Planet
+ LOnely planet China book + China travel help
An exceptional travel guide. Do not count on the prices being accurate but the big picture is spot on.
There are two problems with the Lonely Planet guide: it is too heavy for a traveler; it is on the banned books list in China (but my copy was not taken in my last two trips).
Death by ...
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One Man's Bible 15 reviews Gao Xingjian
Harper Perennial, 2003
Engrossing
+ A very personal story within the Cultural Revolution + beautiful, accomplished work + Isolated In a Crowd + Cultural Drift
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Soul Mountain 90 reviews Gao Xingjian
Harper Perennial, 2001
Wonderful Wanderings of Goa Xingjian
+ You have to learn to read this book + A journey of one's mind written with subtle religious tenor + a well constructed spiritual and cultural journey + tranquil reflections against a moving, Chinese landscape
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Fodor's Beijing, 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) 2 reviews Fodor's
Fodor's, 2007
Pretty Good.
I'm leaving for Beijing this Thursday, May 17, 07, and prior to having this book, I was worried about names, cities, map, language, and pretty much EVERYTHING. Having the book has calmed me, there's great suggestions, events, places to see, walk, bike, and drive to. There's English names, there's ...
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Lonely Planet Best of Beijing (Lonely Planet Beijing Condensed) 2 reviews Korina Miller
Lonely Planet Publications, 2004
A Pretty Good Travel Guide, Perhaps Too Condensed.
+ Great pocket resource
This is a pretty good travel guide. It might have been a little too condensed. I liked the slim form factor of the book. I personally would have preferred if it was a little bit larger and went into greater detail on some of the topics.
As opposed to the more complete Lonely Planet Beijing ...
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Red Dust: A Path Through China 11 reviews Ma Jian
Anchor, 2002
Discovering the Heart of China
+ 80's China for the Dissident + Good Read BUT NOT for everyone + Not Very Literary, but Interesting
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Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China 353 reviews Jung Chang
Touchstone, 2003
Excellent presentation
+ Rather tedious + eye-opening, couldn't put it down; everyone should read this book. + A must read non-fiction account of Cultural Revolution + memoire extraordinaire
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Fodor's Beijing, 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) 2 reviews Fodor's
Fodor's, 2007
Pretty Good.
I'm leaving for Beijing this Thursday, May 17, 07, and prior to having this book, I was worried about names, cities, map, language, and pretty much EVERYTHING. Having the book has calmed me, there's great suggestions, events, places to see, walk, bike, and drive to. There's English names, there's ...
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Lonely Planet China 92 reviews Damian Harper, Andrew Burke, ...
Lonely Planet Publications, 2007
Death by Lonely Planet
+ LOnely planet China book + China travel help
An exceptional travel guide. Do not count on the prices being accurate but the big picture is spot on.
There are two problems with the Lonely Planet guide: it is too heavy for a traveler; it is on the banned books list in China (but my copy was not taken in my last two trips).
Death by ...
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One Man's Bible 15 reviews Gao Xingjian
Harper Perennial, 2003
Engrossing
+ A very personal story within the Cultural Revolution + beautiful, accomplished work + Isolated In a Crowd + Cultural Drift
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Lonely Planet Best of Beijing (Lonely Planet Beijing Condensed) 2 reviews Korina Miller
Lonely Planet Publications, 2004
A Pretty Good Travel Guide, Perhaps Too Condensed.
+ Great pocket resource
This is a pretty good travel guide. It might have been a little too condensed. I liked the slim form factor of the book. I personally would have preferred if it was a little bit larger and went into greater detail on some of the topics.
As opposed to the more complete Lonely Planet Beijing ...
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Soul Mountain 90 reviews Gao Xingjian
Harper Perennial, 2001
Wonderful Wanderings of Goa Xingjian
+ You have to learn to read this book + A journey of one's mind written with subtle religious tenor + a well constructed spiritual and cultural journey + tranquil reflections against a moving, Chinese landscape
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Red Dust: A Path Through China 11 reviews Ma Jian
Anchor, 2002
Discovering the Heart of China
+ 80's China for the Dissident + Good Read BUT NOT for everyone + Not Very Literary, but Interesting
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Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China 353 reviews Jung Chang
Touchstone, 2003
Excellent presentation
+ Rather tedious + eye-opening, couldn't put it down; everyone should read this book. + A must read non-fiction account of Cultural Revolution + memoire extraordinaire
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