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Antique yet up-to-the-minute, familiar yet unrecognizable, outwardly urban but quintessentially rural, conservative yet path-breaking... China is a land of mesmerizing and eye-opening contradictions. - 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, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.

New Discover guide to one of Europe's most popular destinations. Useful trip-planning tools and practical information for organising itineraries. Colour highlights from local experts in food, history, culture and the arts.

Experience the Best of SpainThe Alhambra, La Rioja’s vineyards, the Sagrada Familia – we’ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real Spain with the minimum of fuss.Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiencesItineraries make planning your trip simpler than everLocal Experts recommend what not to missPull-Out Map puts the streets of Barcelona in your pocketOur PromiseYou 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.

Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the essence of its appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. - Anthony Ham, 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, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.

Berlin is a scene-stealing, head-turning combo of glamour and grit, teeming with top museums and galleries, grand opera and guerrilla clubs, gourmet temples and ethnic snack shacks. Sleep? Forget about it! Instead discover why the Reichstag was wrapped in silver fabric for 14 days or dine in a secret restaurant where the host serves you supper in their own home. And if you really must sleep, try inside a kaleidoscope, prison cell or coffin at Berlin’s most unusual hotel.

Croatia’s rare blend of glamour and old-fashioned authenticity make this Europe’s ‘it’ destination, where beaches and sunshine vie for attention with cultural treasures, ancient architecture and time tested folk traditions.

All you need to experience the best of New York City. We’ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real New York City with the minimum fuss. Discover guides are travel made easy, with Lonely Planet’s trademark insider tips, helpful maps and destination expertise. From Lower Manhattan & Tribeca's iconic images to the upper East Side's museums, our local experts recommend what not to miss. Be it SoHo, NoHo & Nolita - three of the coolest city neighborhoods - or Union Square & Gramercy's hive of activity, our highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences. * Full colour guide * colour-coded design makes it easy to find what you need – no matter what your budget * local experts uncover the secrets of New York City’s best-known attractions * itineraries and walking tours help you make the most of your time Lonely Planet’s Discover series highlights the best a country has to offer while still providing the authentic and memorable experience travellers expect from Lonely Planet: • Full colour throughout, including maps • Highlights-focused: reveals the must-see attractions & unbeatable experiences • Lots of itineraries: organised by region, theme and length of trip • ‘Best of’ lists: country specific, region specific and theme specific • Caters to all budgets: from luxury to budget • Easy-to-use structure: intuitive design makes finding information easier • Insider secrets: local experts provide insight on major attractions • Experiences: not only where to go but what to do and when • Ideal for one- to two-week trips

All you need to experience the best of San Francisco. We’ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real San Francisco with the minimum fuss. Discover guides are travel made easy, with Lonely Planet’s trademark insider tips, helpful maps and destination expertise. Let this guide help you discover San Francisco’s wild streak alongside waddling penguins and charging bison at Golden Gate Park & the Avenues. Or sip your way across Wine Country, wander mighty redwoods or contemplate crashing surf. * all the must-see sights and unmissable experiences * colour-coded design makes it easy to find what you need – no matter what your budget * local experts uncover the secrets of San Francisco’s best-known attractions * itineraries and walking tours help you make the most of your time Lonely Planet’s Discover series highlights the best a country has to offer while still providing the authentic and memorable experience travellers expect from Lonely Planet: • Full colour throughout, including maps • Highlights-focused: reveals the must-see attractions & unbeatable experiences • Lots of itineraries: organised by region, theme and length of trip • ‘Best of’ lists: country specific, region specific and theme specific • Caters to all budgets: from luxury to budget • Easy-to-use structure: intuitive design makes finding information easier • Insider secrets: local experts provide insight on major attractions • Experiences: not only where to go but what to do and when • Ideal for one- to two-week trips

A richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you will ever taste, one of the world’s greatest cities and scenery from white sand beaches to soaring mountains.

Welcome to Canada, where sighs alternate with gawps at the whitedipped mountains, mistcloaked seascapes and epic northern roadways. And with more festivals than you can swing a moose at, you’ll even forget it’s cold

Even the smoke issuing from Sicily’s famously active volcanoes cannot take the lustre off this Mediterranean jewel - its Arab-influenced culture and cuisine, ancient archaeological sites, flamboyant baroque cities and stunning natural landscapes make sure of that.

Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Manchester United, The Beatles. England does icons like no other place on earth, and travel here is a fascinating mix of famous names and hidden gems.

Well informed, eloquent and oh-so-romantic, the Ville-Lumière (City of Light) is a philosopher, a poet, a crooner. As it always has been, Paris is a million different things to a million different people. * Full-colour neighbourhood highlights, including the best places to soak up some Parisienne cool and view art * 32 detailed maps and 5 walking tours * Detailed guide to eating in Paris, from decoding the menu to finding the best food streets * Three expert authors, over 700 hours of in-city research

With a pulsating modern capital, temple towns, hot-springs villages and adventures in both shopping malls and wooded mountains, Taiwan cuts a figure as one of Asia’s most diverse destinations.

Vancouver really is a city where you can ski in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon. Hit its highly individual neighborhoods for a different flavor on every day of your trip. From mingling with a myriad of local artists as you make your way around the studios of Granville studios of Granville and Salt Spring Islands to going out on a limb by step onto the world’s longest, highest suspension bridge, Vancouver has it all!

Welcome to Bali & Lombok, a Place Like No Other. The mere mention of ‘Bali’ evokes thoughts of a paradise. It’s more than a place: it’s a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind.