Welcome to China: vast, ambitious, proud, and transforming like never before. Speed down alleyways on your Beijing bicycle, slurp steaming noodles in the shadow of a Shanghai skyscraper and wake up spellbound to the desertscapes on Xinjiang. Whether you seek the Terracotta Warriors of ancient Xi'an or a few moments with the pandas of Chengdu, this bestselling guidebook will take you through the heart of China.

BE INSPIRED by the wonders of the Middle Kingdom – the best coverage available, from the Great Wall to the high passes of Tibet

TALK THE TALK and find what you want with handy Chinese script throughout

UNWIND your qi in the most chic hostels, guest-houses and hotels

CONNECT with the real China – scintillating History and Culture chapters

FIND IT YOURSELF – 230 easy-to-use maps