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#1 best-selling guide to China*

Lonely Planet China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Try dumplings in Beijing, visit the Great Wall or cruise down the Yangzi River -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of China and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet China:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet China , our most comprehensive guide to China, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler''s Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

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Lonely Planet: The world''s leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Best of China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi''an, or wander around the pagodas and lilting willows of Hangzhou''s West Lake -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of China and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Best of China:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of China, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on China''s most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

Lonely Planet Africa is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Wander the cobbled streets and graceful pracas rimmed by once grand churches and stately colonial-era buildings, against a backdrop of turquoise seas, on the Unesco-listed Mozambique Island; drink your way around whitewashed Cape Dutch architecture and the endlessly photogenic hills and vines of South Africa''s Winelands; or discover the wildlife of the acacia-studded savannah of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Africa and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Africa Travel Guide:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Africa, our most comprehensive guide to Africa, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet destination guides, our most comprehensive guides that cover destinations'' top sights and offbeat experiences.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.

TripAdvisor Travelers'' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet: The world''s leading travel guide publisher

Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet''s Southwest USA''s Best Trips. Featuring 32 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can take in the immensity of the Grand Canyon, soak up the beauty of Sedona along Highway 89A, and stop off in Moab for some biking or rafting, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Southwest USA''s Best Trips:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Southwest USA''s Best Trips is perfect for exploring Southwest USA in the classic American way - by road trip!

Planning a Southwest USA trip sans a car? Lonely Planet''s Southwest USA guide, our most comprehensive guide to Southwest USA, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

Looking for a guide focused on a specific Texas city? Check out Lonely Planet''s Pocket Austin and Pocket Las Vegas, handy-sized guides focused on the can''t-miss sights for a quick trip.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Lonely Planet Texas is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Rock out, get the blues or chill to country classics in live-music capital, Austin, or appreciate just how big Texas is on a hike at Big Bend National Park -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Texas and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Texas Travel Guide:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Texas, our most comprehensive guide to Texas, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Southwest USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.

TripAdvisor Travelers'' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet: The world''s leading travel guide publisher

Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet''s USA''s Best Trips. Featuring 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can cruise the cliffs along California''s Big Sur coast or roll alongside Appalachian hills, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet''s USA''s Best Trips:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s USA''s Best Trips is perfect for exploring the USA in the classic American way - by road trip!

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Lonely Planet: The world''s leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Central Asia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy booming Almaty''s cafes, clubs and shops, wind through rugged mountains past ancient tombs, hot springs, and remote Kyrgyz yurt camps on Tajikistan''s Pamir Highway; and wonder at the architecture in Uzbekistan''s Samarkand - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of central Asia and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Central Asia:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Central Asia is our most comprehensive guide to the region, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat sights.

Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet''s Mongolia, China and Iran guides for a comprehensive look at all those countries have to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet: The world''s leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Tibet is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike around sacred Mt Kailash, join pilgrims at the Jokhang, Tibet''s holiest sanctum, or view Mt Everest unobstructed from Rongphu Monastery -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tibet and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Tibet Travel Guide:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Tibet, our most comprehensive guide to Tibet, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to American South.

Discover American South''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting back to nature and hiking up mist-shrouded peaks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; to exploring Miami''s 1930''s architectural glamour and old-fashioned eateries in Mid-Beach; and dancing the night away to world-class jazz in New Orleans.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s American South travel guide:

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Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s American South.

Lonely Planet''s Pocket Austin is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Enjoy live music at the legendary Continental Club, marvel at the bat colony of Congress Avenue Bridge and relax at Zilker Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Austin and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Austin:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020''s COVID-19 outbreak

Full-color maps and travel photography throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Convenient pull-out Austin map (included in print version), plus over 18 color neighborhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers the Warehouse District, Red River, 6th St, University of Texas Campus area, SoCo and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket Austin, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by neighborhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Austin with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Texas guide for a comprehensive look at all that the region has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' – New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveler''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Every country in the world, in one guidebook: Lonely Planet''s The World. A Traveller''s Guide to the Planet.

We''ve taken the highlights from the world''s best guidebooks and put them together into one 900+ page whopper to create the ultimate guide to Earth. This user-friendly A-Z gives a flavour of each country in the world, including a map, travel highlights, info on where to go and how to get around, as well as some quirkier details to bring each place to life. In Lonely Planet''s trademark bluespine format, this is the ultimate planning resource.

From now on, every traveller''s journey should start here...

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia)