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(More customer reviews)In Frommer's China expert J. D. Brown gives us more of a travel log than a travel guide, which in this case is a refreshing change. Very few people have seen China as extensively as J. D. Brown. His recording of his actual experience at each of the 50 destination will stimulate new itineraries for you to consider. Brown states, " In this guide I've recorded in as frank detail as possible 50 of my most memorable travels in China."
If you are going to Cruise the Yangzi River (Three Gorge Dan) this is is best description in a travel book available today. Also superb is his "Great Wall" write up. Brown's `Summer Palace' write up, while good, criticized the British and French for their terrible act of destroying the original palace, but said nothing of the destruction caused by Mao's henchman.
His recommendations for accommodations often have web site address and email (an important additions that many other guides omit), and Brown's restaurant and hotel recommendations are reliable and commendable.
On the weak side this 'travel log' lacks the interesting information that is found in other guide, i.e., understanding of Mao's Communist China, Tiananmen Square commentary, modern China, etc. The accommodations and dining recommendations are very light and maps are few and far between.
What Brown has done is give us a valuable supplement to use in conjunction with your China travel guide (see my reviews on Rough Guide China and Lonely Planet China for highly recommended guides). Again this is not my first choices in guides for selecting hotels, restaurant etc. BUT it is often my first choice for descriptions of select sites and my first selection as a collaborating guide to supplement my primary guide. Highly Recommended.
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A personal journey to the highlights of the "Middle Kingdom"–from the Great Wall to the Great Buddha–and everything you need to know to plan an adventure of your own.We'll Take you to:China's fabled cities, from the ancient capitals of Beijing and Xi'an to the modern metropolises of Shanghai and ChongqingThe most unforgettable sights, from the Forbidden City to the First Emperor's Terra-Cotta WarriorsOutdoor adventures, from hiking the sacred mountains to exploring the Buddhist caves of Mogao and LongmenThe legendary Silk Road, the Yangzi and Li Rivers, giant panda preserves, and moreInside you'll find:Personal, first-hand descriptions, and all the practical details you need to plan a trip of your ownTips for navigating China's languages, cultures, cuisines, and customsThe best places to stay and dine throughout the countryOver 60 city and regional maps
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