Modern Beijing is a dynamic and increasingly sophisticated city with a wealth of unique history and fascinating culture. Be inspired to visit by Insight City Guide Beijing, a full-colour guide to this captivating city. Inside Insight City Guide Beijing: A fully-overhauled edition by our expert author. Stunning photography that brings this ancient city and its people to life. Highlights of the city's top attractions, from the breathtaking space of Tiananmen Square and historic buildings of the Temple of Heaven to the dynamic creativity of the 798 Art District and cutting-edge design at the National Stadium. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city from the Forbidden City to the Summer Palaces, and beyond on excursions to the Great Wall of China and Chengde. A comprehensive Travel Tips section includes all the practical information you will need for your trip, including getting around. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine