Hong Kong (Step by Step) - Softcover

Insight Guides

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812588450 ISBN 13: 9789812588456

Publisher: Insight Guides, 2008

Synopsis

Designed for the urban explorer, the Step By Step travel series gets tourists up close and personal with themed routes and itineraries for some of the most intriguing cities in the world. Local writers give lively overviews of the destination. Eye-catching spreads and clear, modern maps combine to create the ideal companion for an invigorating journey off the beaten path.

About this title

Book Description

The book begins with our at-a-glance guide to the Best of Hong Kong, followed by chapters, written by specialists, detailing the history and culture of the former British colony. The Places section includes the low-down on all the things to see, from the crowded streets of Central and Kowloon to the open spaces of the New Territories and Outlying Islands, as well as the new casino resorts of Macau and the sights of Shenzhen and Guangzhou. All chapters are enlivened by box-out features, tips and fact boxes. The Travel Tips section provides full listings and all the practical information you'll need.

About the Author

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Edition details

• Publisher: Insight Guides
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812588450
• ISBN 13: 9789812588456
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128