China is the fastest-growing travel destination in the world, welcoming more than 7 million foreign visitors in 1998. But it can be bewildering to figure out what to see and how to spend your time in such a vast, fascinating country. Frommers China makes it easy to plan a trip without plowing through an overwhelming 1,000+ pages of data. This unique guide has chosen the top travel experiences in this vast and diverse countryand after an evocative description of each one, tells readers how to have the same experiences themselves. Here is the very best of China: the Great Wall; fabled cities, both ancient and modern; sea river cruises; the Silk Road; and much more Each chapter describes the experience and site, with fascinating cultural information, and includes travel directions, tour information, and where to stay and dine.
The guide comes complete with:
*Tips on how to choose and book the organized tour thats right for you
*Vital background information on the culture, cuisine, customs, and language of this vast and diverse country.
*Logistical information on getting around and communicating.
