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  Southwest China by Rough Guide

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  A typically thorough guide to this rural region. The Rough Guide has plenty of historical, social and political context alongside detailed listings for accommodation and transport links. Suggested itineraries are included.

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  Chinese Wildlife by Bradt

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  Impressive field guide and the only one on the market. Includes over 200 colour photographs and a section on Tibet.

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  Beijing by Everyman MapGuide

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  A handy guide comprising a collection of annotated fold-out maps, with precise, well-written reviews of the suggested points of interest including restaurants and bars.

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  Beijing by Time Out

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  Time Out guides are consistently reliable with great recommendations for restaurants, bars and activities and excellent maps. For the mid-range traveller this is the perfect guide to Beijing although hotel listings in this example could be a little more detailed.

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  Beijing by Lonely Planet

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  Practical guide for the budget traveller, useful for travel logistics and hotel listings. Night-life and restaurant recommendations do not compete with the Time Out equivalent, however, it focuses too heavily on the mainstream tourist destinations and the maps are fairly weak.

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  Shanghai by Everyman MapGuide

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  A handy guide comprising a collection of annotated fold-out maps, with precise, well-written reviews of the suggested points of interest including restaurants and bars.

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  Shanghai 2012 by Wallpaper

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  A small, neat, beautifully-designed guide from Wallpaper magazine that is sure to direct the most discerning traveller to the chicest hotels, the coolest bars and the most glamorous restaurants.

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  Shanghai by Lonely Planet

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  What the Lonely Planet lacks in background information and individuality, it makes up for with its hotel listings, easy-to-use format and travel logistics. For the budget traveller keen to get about the city with ease.

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  Shanghai by Time Out

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  The Time Out city guides are consistently reliable, up-to-date and plugged in and this is no exception. Slightly weaker on budget hotel listings than the Lonely Planet equivalent but for the mid-range traveller the city maps, information on activities, travel logistics, restaurant, hotel and bar listings are unsurpassed. Recommended.

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  Hong Kong by Luxe

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  An irresistible, fold-out list of the best places to eat, shop and stay in Hong Kong.

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  Hong Kong by Fodor

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  A practical guide for the budget traveller, this American answer to the Rough guide has detailed ideas for a thorough visit to Hong Kong and Macau. It includes a useful pull-out map.

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  Hong Kong by Wallpaper

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  A beautifully designed, pocket-sized guide from Wallpaper magazine, which will give you the low-down on the trendiest hotels, bars, spas and shops to be found in the city; the perfect guide for glamour-seekers off on a mini-break.

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  Hong Kong Top Ten by Eyewitness

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  Succinct guide to the best hotels, activities and restaurants in Hong Kong aimed at the traveller on any budget and accompanied by colourful photographs.

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  Hong Kong & Macau by Rough Guide

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  A useful, practical guide for the traveller on a budget with helpful logistical information. Frustratingly, the hotel and restaurant listings are found grouped in the back.

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  Hong Kong Encounter Guide by Lonely Planet

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  Much more selective offering from the Lonely Planet, this is a succinct guide to the best things to do in Hong Kong, including a top ten which is great if you want immediate recommendations and don't mind the crowds. Also includes hotel and restaurant listings for the traveller on a budget, and a pull-out map.

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  Hong Kong & Macau by Lonely Planet

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  Clearly laid out practical guide for the traveller on a budget with a pull-out map, not so useful for night-life and restaurant recommendations.

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  Taiwan Green Guide by Michelin

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  A new guide for Michelin for those seeking a comfortable trip. This contains good maps, a wide array of destinations, and thorough historical and cultural background.

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  Taiwan by Lonely Planet

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  A good, practical guide for the traveller on a budget.

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  Taiwan by National Geographic

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  Similar to an Eyewitness guide, this cultural and practical guide to Taiwan is full of colour photographs and graphics.

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  Silk Road by Insight

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  One of the few traditional guides which publish one specifically focused on the Silk Road. Packed with vibrant colour photographs this guide is the perfect sightseer's companion.

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  Mongolia by Bradt

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  Detailed guide to Mongolia with 37 maps and in-depth information on culture, history and wildlife. We recommend buying a Mongolian phrasebook to accompany any guide.

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  The Silk Roads: A Route and Planning Guide by Trailblazer

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  Most reliable and comprehensive practical guide for planning and undertaking this journey. Includes many of the lesser known routes, 60 maps, 51 city guides, and a dictionary of useful phrases.

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  Mongolia by Lonely Planet

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  A good, practical guide for planning your trip, if a little light on detail. We recommend you buy a phrasebook to accompany any guide.

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  Silk Road: Xi'an to Kashgar by Judy Bonavia

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  A lavishly illustrated, authoritative guide with in-depth cultural and historical information. Also includes excellent maps and a short Chinese phrasebook. Recommended.

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  Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail by Robin Boustead

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  An indispensable guide to plan and enjoy a successful trek. It includes many suggested routes of varying difficulty, good maps and photos.