Beijing
First published 1996 · 276 pages · about 5 hours to read
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Readers planning a trip to Beijing, or curious about the city, will find a practical guide to a major capital. It suits people who want orientation and useful details more than a narrative or literary account.
- city travel
- practical planning
- chinese capital
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