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fodor's travel, in conjunction with beijing publishing house, is proud to present the fodor's guide to beijing. 2008 olympics edition. get to know the best of the city in this is beijing and travel from china's glorious past to its dynamic present in the pages of this is china. our special feature on the 2008 olympic games takes you on an exploration of china's olympic history, shows how the olympics have transformed beijing, and provides all the critical information you need to get ready for the 2008 games themselves.
our sights & excursions section features practical descriptions of historical sites and other major points of interest with walking maps for your convenience.
in our neighborhoods section, we have organized the city into five areas, best reflecting the way that the city is viewed by locals today. we've color-coded each neighborhood for ease of reference. each section begins with an overview of the area and lists its top highlights with their chinese addresses and contact information.
as travelers, we've all discovered a place so wonderful that its worthiness is obvious. these venues, sights and experiences get our highest rating, fodor's choice, indicated by stars throughout the book. beijing is a large and dynamic city that's not always easy to navigate without help. our essentials section offers basic tips and helpful hints for planning your trip and getting around beijing with ease. check out our city itineraries for suggestions on hew best to manage your time (and energy) to experience all that beijing has to offer.