<b>Exciting, rich, and kaleidoscopically colorful, Beijing is a must-visit for</b><br><b>travelers to China. This is the place to experience China's economic</b><br><b>boom and see how the city has fueled the country's artistic, culinary, and</b><br><b>sociological revolutions. Here travelers hurtle through the centuries, from</b><br><b>courtyard-lined hutongs to breathtaking skyscrapers, from the ancient</b><br><b>Forbidden City to the Dashaizi 798 Art District, Beijing's gallery-packed</b><br><b>answer to New York City's Chelsea art district. To help navigate this</b><br><b>popular destination (China is the fifth most-visited country in the world),</b><br><b><i>Fodor's Beijing </i>showcases the top experiences along with savvy travel</b><br><b>advice to make a visit to Beijing an experience of a lifetime.</b><br>EXPANDED COVERAGE: <i>Fodor's Beijing </i>keeps pace with the latest and greatest, from<br>Beijing's ever-expanding subway system to the best pedicab tours; from awe-inspiring<br>performances at the Peking Opera to the hottest new nightclub on Lake Houhai (and where to<br>go for a healing tai-chi session the morning after). Fodor's on-the spot experts cover it all, as<br>well as which palace-hotels roll out the red carpet for business leaders and which restaurants<br>offer the spice-infused &quot;Imperial Banquet.&quot;<br>HELPFUL TRANSLATIONS: Each property is listed with Chinese characters and Pinyin (the<br>official phonetics system for transliteration), as well as its English name, to make navigating the<br>city easier.<br>ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color, magazine-style features highlight distinctive aspects of<br>Beijing's culture and history, including an illustrated layout of the Forbidden City, the lowdown on<br>Chinese cuisine, and a guide to getting the most out of a visit to the Great Wall.<br>INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Neighborhood overviews with easy-to-read color<br>maps, top things to do, and tips for getting around help travelers plan their stays. &quot;Best Bets&quot;<br>charts for restaurants and hotels, and features on top attractions, top experiences, fabulous<br>festivals, and what to do with kids help prioritize what to see and do in this fascinating city.<br>DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: <i>Fodor's Beijing </i>offers savvy advice and<br>recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's<br>Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.<br>ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's travel guide is researched and written by local<br>experts.