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Lonely Planet's Pocket London is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore modern museums and galleries, rise over the city on the London Eye, and shop until you drop on Regent Street; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of London and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket London: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out London map (included in print version), plus over 8 colour neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Westminster Abbey & Westminster, National Gallery & Covent Garden, British Museum & Bloomsbury, St Paul's & the City, Tate Modern & South Bank, Kensington Museums, Regent's Park & Camden, Shoreditch & the East End and more

Lonely Planet's Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience Hanoi's labyrinth-like Old Quarter, kayak in Halong Bay, and wander through historic Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Vietnam Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 80 maps Covers Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, Southwest Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap & the Temples of Angkor and more

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Great Britain's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 36 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Wind through majestic Welsh mountains, visit quaint English villages, and cruise grand Scottish moors. Get to Great Britain, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's Great Britain's Best Trips: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip Covers England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, Bath, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Welsh Mountains, Cambridge, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and more.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Tenerife is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore lofty El Teide and its surrounding national park, celebrate Carnaval with the locals, and relax on beautiful beaches - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tenerife and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Tenerife: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Santa Cruz de Tenerife, El Cuadrilatero, Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava, Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Tenerife is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences, and extensively covers all of the Canary Islands? Check out Lonely Planet's Canary Islands. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

„Senzační fotografie, vynikající mapy a bezchybný doprovodný text.“ San Francisco Chronicle Společnost National Geographic odhaluje při svých každodenních cestách skrytá tajemství kultury, historie a života lidí po celém světě. I vy můžete prožít tuto nezapomenutelnou zkušenost – pomohou vám k tomu naše Velké průvodce National Geographic, v nichž najdete: Tipy pro plánování cesty: ucelené, podrobné informace o Číně, které vám umožní naplánovat si návštěvu podle vlastních zájmů a časových možností. Zážitky: jedinečné zážitky zahrnující návštěvu Velké zdi, obdivování čínského umění v Šanghaji či přespání v budovách z udusané hlíny (tulou) skupiny Hakka. Užitečné tipy: zasvěcené rady fotografů, autorů, cestovatelů i místních znalců, tipy na oblíbená místa a mnohem více. Pěší procházky a plavby lodí: doporučené trasy zakreslené na mapách a popsané v textu, zahrnující procházku po čtvrti Tsim Sha Tsui v Hongkongu, jízdu na kole kolem krásných kanálů Suzhou a plavbu po řece Li. Výpravy mimo hlavní turistické trasy: včetně návštěvy starobylého opěvněného města Pingyao, Kamenného lesa a ostrova Gulangyu. Místa, která nesmíte vynechat: detailní popisy památek a míst v každé oblasti, která by neměla ujít vaší pozornosti. Stovky překrásných, barevných fotografií, ilustrací a mapy: snadný výběr a navigace vedoucí k získání nejdůležitějších informací na dané straně.

China expert Damian Harper covers all the main towns and cities of China, helping travelers negotiate what is probably the fastest changing country on Earth. Travel information and tips for the hot spots of Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong are all extensively updated for this latest edition. The developing Yangtze region and remote areas such as Inner Mongolia and the Silk Road are also extensively covered, including detailed city walks, bike rides, and river cruises, complete with maps and booking information. The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the ever growing trend toward experiential travel, providing inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. The guides provide information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available online.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll the colonial promenade known as the Bund; immerse yourself in the chic charms of the French Concession; and take in the modern skyline of Pudong; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Shanghai and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai: *Full-colour maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests *Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Free, convenient pull-out Shanghai map (included in print version), plus more than 15 colour neighbourhood maps *User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time *Covers the French Concession, the Bund & People's Square, Pudong, Old Town, Jingan and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai , a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. * Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Shanghai's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Shanghai guide. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's China or Discover China guide for a comprehensive look at all China has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

1 best-selling guide to Vietnam* Lonely Planet Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get happily lost in Hanoi's Old Quarter, paddle past Halong Bay's shimmeri ng limestone peaks at dawn, or take a cooking class in charming Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Vietnam Travel Guide: *Colour maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests *Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phon e numbers, websites, transit tips, prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - customs, h istory, architecture, regional specialties, tribes, environment, food, drink *Free, convenient pull-out Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi map (included in print version), plus over 80 maps *Covers Northwest Vietnam, Northeast Vietnam, Hanoi, North-Central Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Central Highlands, South-Central Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Vietnam, our most comprehensive guide to Vietnam, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand guide and Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Iain Stewart, Brett Atkinson, Damian Harper and Nick Ray. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to Vietnam. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA, February 2013 to January 2014.

Experience the best of ChinaNow it s even easier to plan the perfect trip Highlights: Must-see sights and all the best experiencesItineraries: Great trip ideas to make your planning easyLocal Experts: Get advice from people who know the place Discover this and more inside Summit the Great WallMeet the Terracotta WarriorsStroll Shanghai s historic BundEat dim sum in Hong KongChoose Lonely Planet because Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

Tips for first-time visitors to China; recommend itineraries for varied trip lengths; over 100 full-colour pages; pull-out maps; coverage of unforgettable journeys like the Great Wall, cruising the Yangzi River; in-depth background info. on China's art, architect., people, cuisine, religion, beliefs; fact-filled feature on traveling China by train

Londýn má pre každého niečo, od umenia po veľkolepé múzeá, oslňujúcu architektúru, rozmanité a nádherné parky. Lonely Planet vám predstavuje nové vreckové vydanie sprievodcu so všetkými top pamiatkami, informatívne zoznamy hlavných zaujímavostí – aby sa vám lepšie plánovalo. Všetko dôležité, čo potrebujete vedieť –pomôže vám to ako sa rozhodnúť pri nakladaní s voľným časom. Tipy a rady na pohodový pobyt bez starostí. Ďalej v sprievodcovi nájdete výber z najlepších londýnskych reštaurácií, kaviarní a ďalších podnikov. Informácie o možnostiach stravovania, zábavy, nakupovania ... * Plániky všetkých mestských štvrtí * Trasy vychádzok a navrhované trasy * Veľa zasvätených tipov * 100% nezávislé rady

The engine of China s future, Shanghai dazzles. A blend of East and West with voracious appetite for new styles and trends, the city is above all cosmopolitan and cutting edge. Christopher Pitts, Lonely Planet Writer "Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.Special featuresThe Bund 3D walking tourArchitecture in ShanghaiFull-colour mapsDay trips to canal townsWe tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

Increased focus on the very best that London has to offer; Full-colour 3D illustrations of the Thames and the Tower of London; Handy pull-out map of the city; Local experts give their insider tips; London is the world's most visited city in terms of international visits.

London 's wealth of historic splendor draws millions of visitors every year, while its diverse cultural dynamism charms all who come to this most international, but intrinsically British city. Damian Harper, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 64 different regional cuisines 53 of the city 's best museums 45 page color map section 7 favorite views over London 4 inner city farms Comprehensive map section 3D plans of iconic sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on London 's literary heritage.

Presents a travel guide to twenty five destinations in China which the authors have designated as the most memorable places to visit, with information on accommodations, transportation, restaurants, events, and landmarks.