本书是一本北京旅游手册，它是你旅行所需要的信息的来源。它包括了详细的地图，并经过路线选择，充分利用你的时间, 从北京在四个主要的区段展开, 从介绍北京 (自然地) 开始然后带你进入区域，打破城市进入九个不同而有趣的区段。让你观光、购物和住所选择最适合的，甚至有详细的公共汽车和地下铁指导，清楚、简洁的展开。

STREETWISE GUIDE BEIJING is much more than a guidebook; it is a comprehensive source of information for all your travel needs. With sample itineraries to ensure you get the most of your time in Beijing, cultural norms (and taboos), useful phrases (with an easy and userfriendly pronunciation guide), detailed maps, transit options and more, it's like having a wise local "Beijinger" in your back pocket. Laid out in four main sections, start with the Introducing Beijing (naturally) and then make your way into the Area Guide, which breaks the city into nine different and interesting sections. You'll find sightseeing, shopping and accommodation choices to suit almost any taste (and budget), as well as detailed bus and subway instructions, all laid out in a clear, concise and informative manner. In the Travelers' Survival Guide you'll find "Scams to Avoid" and instructions on everything from how to use pay phones, to how to mail things back home, all compiled with either the casual traveler or newly arriving resident in mind.

Take advantage of the special offers, sample price lists and budget suggestions included throughout, and carry this book with you to show to locals and taxi drivers, as all the addresses are listed in pinyin, English and Mandarin Chinese. You'll even find a useful (and tasty) "Picture Menu" to help make sure you get a delicious meal, no matter where you choose to eat. Planning to come for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games? The Appendix contains venues, schedules and more! So whether you are here for a day, a week, or arriving to stay, this book is for you!

HOW TO USE THE BOOK INTRODUCING BEIJING

Beijing Layout Map

Welcome to Beijing

Fast Facts

Best of Beijing

Brief History

Art and Culture

 Peking Opera

 Modern Art-Songzhuang Village and 798

 Festivals

 Cultural Festivals

 Street Culture

Food and Drink

 Eating and Drinking Habits

 How to Order

 Beijing Specialties

 World Cuisine

 Vegetarian Food

 Food and Drink Hot Spots

 Picture Menu

Sport and Entertainment

 Martial Arts/Wushu

 Yangge Dance

 Bars and Nightclubs

 KTV

 Cinemas and Theaters

"Historical"Central

Highlights

Sightseeing

 Tourist Attractions

 Museums

Food and Entertainment

 Shichahai

 Nanluoguxiang

 "Ghost" Street (Guijie)

 Ping'an Dajie

 Donghuamen Night Market

 Theaters

Shopping

 Accommodation

 Itineraries

 Itinerary A: Imperial Palace Tour

 Itinerary B: Hutong Tour

Route 1 (by subway & foot)

Route 2 (by rickshaw)

Route 3 (by bicycle)

Bus Details

"Cultural"South

Highlights

Sightseeing

 Tourist Attractions

 Museums

Food and Entertainment

 Qianmen Dajie

 Niujie (Ox Street)

 Theaters

Shopping

Accommodation

Itinerary

 Itinerary C: Cultural and Shopping Tour

Bus Details

"Patriotic"Southwest

Highlights

Sightseeing

Food and Entertainment

 Guang'anmen Dajie

Shopping

Accommodation

Itinerary

 Itinerary D: Remembrance Tour

BUS Details

"Wild"West

Highlights

Sightseeing

 Tourist Attractions

 Museums

Food and Entertainment

 Beijing Zoo Area

 Yuetan Area

 Xinjiang Center

 Theaters

Shopping

Accommodation

Itineraries

 Itinerary E: "Wild" West Tour

 Itinerary F: West Waterway Tour

Bus Details

"Academic"Northwest

Highlights

Sightseeing

 Tourist Attractions

 Museums

Food and Entertainment

 Wudaokou

 Weigongcun

 Zhongguancun

 Suzhou Jie

Shopping

Accommodation

Itinerary

 Itinerary G: University Bicycle Tour

Bus Details

"Olympic"North

Highlights

Sightseeing

 Tourist Attractions

 Museums

Food and Entertainment

 Yayuncun Area

 Dadu Bar Street

 Theaters

Shopping

Accommodation

Itinerary

 Itinerary H: Sports Tour

Bus Details

"Arty"Northeast

Highlights

Food and Entertainment

 Wangjing Area

 Dashanzi Art District

 Lido Area

 Lady's Street

 Theaters

Shopping

Accommodation

Itinerary

 Itinerary I: Modern Art Tour

Bus Details

"Modern"East

Highlights

Sightseeing

 Tourist Attractions

 Museums

Food and Entertainment

 Around the Workers' Stadium

 Sanlitun Bar Street

 Around Chaoyang Park

 Jianguomenwai Dajie

 Theaters

Shopping

Accommodation

Itinerary

 Itinerary J: Weekend Pub Crawl Tour

Bus Details

"Antipues"Southeast

Highlights

Sightseeing

Food

 Fangzhuang

Shopping

Accommodation

Itinerary

 Itinerary K: Weekend Treasure-hunting Tour (Two Days)

Bus Details

Beyond the Fifth Ring Road

Highlights

The Great Wall

Do-able Day Trips

Itinerary

 Itinerary L: Three-day Excursion (Friday to Sunday)

Planning Your Trip

 Visas and Customs

 Insurance

 Getting There

 Guesthouse, Hostel or Hotel

 How Much to Budget

 What to Pack

Getting Around

 Airport Shuttle Bus

 Beijing Metro Guide

 Subway

 Buses

 Taxi

 Bicycle

Useful Information

 Banking

 Communications

 Embassies

 Good Manners and Bad Luck

 Health

 Media

 Public Toilets

 Religious Services

 Scams to Avoid

 Security

 Shopping Tips

 Top 10 Budget Tips

 Useful Telephone Numbers

 Weight and Measures

Language Guide

 Beijing Olympics

 Beijing Olympics Venues

 Olympic VenuesMap

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