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Title: Lonely Planet Beijing City Map (Maps & Atlases) by Lonely Planet Publications ISBN: 1-86450-255-X Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: February, 2001 Format: Map Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Convenient and Durable Though a Bit Dated
Comment: As one who just returned from four years in the city and is planning to return in a few months, I began a futile search for a completely updated map of Beijing and found this one. The search proved futile because the map makers always seem to be at least 2-4 years behind the times, which in Beijing time is like a decade or more in the States. Keep in mind that this map, while useful, reflects this time lag. For example, it does not show Ping An Li, a major east-west running street northwest of the city center, as a continuation of Dianmen to the east, which runs by Beihai Lake. Instead, it indicates that hutongs (alley streets) intervene. To be fair, none of the other maps depict this accurately either (and this street has been in this expanded form for at least 6 years).
However, this map is laminated, which will allow it to last much longer in a city where fine sand sometimes prevails and grime often works its way into everything. Moreover, it is user-friendly because all of the locations are in a combination of English and Pinyin and the layout enables both to be easier to read (especially in poorly lit taxis). For the sake of taxicab drivers (and users who cannot pronounce Pinyin), it would be even more helpful if it also included Chinese characters of major roadways, etc. Still, the inset maps of major tourist sites are nice and convenient and it's durable laminated surface makes it easy to open and close when you're in a hurry. Recommended.
Rating: 4
Summary: Typical LP map - very handy for planning a first trip
Comment: If you're off to Beijing for the first time, then this map is for you. The bicycle tour is the best part and the map is pretty comprehensive with most of the touristy things you'd like to see on a map. The map is typical of most LP maps but lacks a Metro map which would be handy to have. Of course, use this map in conjunction with a good Beijing city guide and a Metro map, and you're all set.
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Title: Lonely Planet Beijing (LONELY PLANET BEIJING) by Damian Harper ISBN: 1740592816 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Lonely Planet China (China, 8th Ed) by Damian, Harper, Marie Cambon, Katja Gaskell, Thomas Huhti, Bradley Mayhew, Korina Miller, Mielikki Org ISBN: 1740591178 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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Title: Fodor's Pocket Beijing, 3rd Edition : The All-in-One Guide to the Best of the City Packed with Places to Eat, Sleep,Shop, and Explore by Fodor's ISBN: 0676901271 Publisher: Fodor's Pub. Date: 04 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Frommer's Beijing by J. D. Brown ISBN: 0764565230 Publisher: Frommer Pub. Date: 15 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Fodor's Citypack Beijing, 2nd Edition by Fodor's ISBN: 0676905005 Publisher: Fodor's Pub. Date: 05 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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