China - Reisgidsen

Hong Kong & Macau

This pocket-sized Hong Kong and Macau guidebook, written by Rough Guides experts, is perfect for short trips. Portable and complete with a pull-out map, it's sustainably printed to support environmental responsibility. Inside this Hong Kong and Macau travel book, you will find: - Must-see recommendations - expertly chosen main attractions, hidden gems, family-friendly spots and relaxing retreats in tourist hotspots - Top picks in Hong Kong and Macau - essential experiences including views from the Peak, Star Ferry, São Paulo façade, Maritime Museum, Lan Kwai Fong, fireworks at Chinese New Year, yum cha, Tai Hang Fire Dragon, picnic at Bride's Pool, Ocean Park, roasted meats, Temple Street, Macanese food, Sham Shui Po, Three Lamps District , selected to enrich your journey - Best itineraries - diverse trip plans, suiting various durations and interests, and including recommendations for where to eat and drink along the way - Hong Kong and Macau overview - a visual at-a-glance map spotlights key areas, with brief highlights - Inspiration for day trips - suggestions for extending your adventure or discovering new areas - Essential travel tips - guidance on navigation, health, local festivals and a comprehensive A-Z directory - Local language primer - key phrases for essential interaction, covering greetings, numbers and food - Authentic reviews - independent, reliable reviews of dining, drinking and shopping options, all collated by Rough Guides' experts - Accommodation listings - a selection of places to stay to fit any budget - Convenient pull-out map - an essential, easily-accessible map highlighting must-visit sites - Updates on Hong Kong and Macau - a brief overview of the latest changes for returning visitors - Bonus eBook - free digital access to the guidebook post-purchase for on-the-go planning - Coverage includes: Hong Kong Island, Kennedy Town, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley, Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, Diamond Hill, the New Territories, Lantau, Macau

Taiwan

This Taiwan guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Taiwan travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Taiwan guidebook covers: Taipei; Tainan; Meinong; Kinmen; Lugang; Lanyu; Matsu Islands; East Rift Valley; Alishan National Scenic Area and East Coast National Scenic Area. Inside this Taiwan travel book, you'll find: - A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks - Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip - Practical information - how to get to Taiwan, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more - Author picks and things not to miss in Taiwan - Taroko National Park, East Coast National Scenic Area, Hakka food, indigenous culture, Kinmen, hot springs, Kenting National Park, Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Sun Moon Lake, surfing - Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots - When to go to Taiwan - high season, low season, climate information and festivals - Where to go - a clear introduction to Taiwan with key places and a handy overview - Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs - Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels - Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges - Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife - Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity - Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Taiwan - Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Taiwan, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

1. Naoise Dolan

Exciting Times

Naoise Dolan explodes onto the scene with Exciting Times, a slyly humorous and scorchingly smart modern love story

Taipei 2

Lonely Planet Pocket Taipei is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be charmed by the historic district of Tamsui, hike and hot spring in Yangmingshan National Park, feast at one of the night markets such as Ningxia Night; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Taipei and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Taipei: 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 Taipei map (included in print version), plus over 12 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: Beitou, Shilin, Zhongshan, Datong, Zhongzheng, Ximending, Shida, Maokong and more

1. Capitool
2. Liam Fitzpatrick
3. Jason Gagliardi

Hong Kong

Capitool Top 10 Hong Kong - Top 10 van onder andere de beste restaurants, de mooiste bezienswaardigheden en de leukste winkels- Met de uitneembare kaart vind je gemakkelijk de weg- De schitterende foto’s brengen Hong Kong tot leven- Compact formaat, ideaal om mee te nemen- Diverse wandelroutes leiden je langs alle hoogtepunten van de stad Top 10 Hong Kong De reisgids is opgebouwd uit top 10-lijsten die het beste van alles wat er in Hong Kong te zien en te doen is, behandelen. De stad heeft van alles te bieden, van futuristische wolkenkrabbers tot traditionele Chinese tempels en van grote menigtes tot afgelegen stranden op de schiereilanden. Top 10 Hong Kong bevat tips en praktische informatie voor tijdens het verblijf, zoals wat voor weer je kunt verwachten, waar je lekker kunt eten, gratis uitjes, welk hotel het beste is en gemakkelijk te volgen voorbeeldroutes zodat je in korte tijd zoveel mogelijk kunt zien. Of je nu een weekend of een hele week komt, dankzij de handige lijstjes heb je een snel overzicht van het beste wat deze stad in China te bieden heeft. Zo zie je niet alleen in één oogopslag waar je het beste kunt winkelen of uit kunt gaan, maar ook waar je de drukte kunt ontvluchten en een stukje natuur op kunt zoeken. Deze Top 10-gids verdeelt de stad in vijf gebieden: - Hong Kong Island – Noordwest- Hong Kong Island – Noordoost- Hong Kong Island – Zuid- Tsim Sha Tsui- Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok en Prince Edward En de buitengebieden van Hong Kong: - New Kowloon- The New Territories- Afgelegen eilanden- Macau- Shenzhen- Guangzhou Hong Kong is een enorme stad die bestaat uit een ware smeltkroes van culturen. Bezoek Victoria Peak door de Peak Tram te nemen en geniet van het schitterende uitzicht over de stad. Doe zoals de lokale inwoners doen en neem een kijkje bij de paardenraces van Happy Valley Races of wandel ‘s avonds over de Temple Street Night Market. Ontsnappen aan de menigte van de stad? Met een bezoekje aan het rustige en traditionele Cheung Chau Island kom je weer helemaal tot rust. Top 10 Hong Kong is onderdeel van Capitool Reisgidsen Al ruim twintig jaar de ideale reisgenoot voor de echte reisliefhebber! Capitool Reisgidsen staat voor zorgvuldige samengestelde, kwalitatief hoogwaardige inhoud. Met een reisgids van Capitool heb je het beste in handen om je reis, de voorbereidingen, maar ook het nagenieten optimaal te beleven. Het assortiment is breed: van Portugal, Lissabon en Slovenië tot Japan, Nederlandse Antillen en Washington. De 56.709 schitterende foto’s en illustraties in onze 123 prachtige gidsen laten letterlijk de wereld zien. Neem voor alle bestemmingen een kijkje op de website www.capitool.nl.

Hong Kong

Take the historic tram up the Peak, ride the Star Ferry between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, join the crowds at the Happy Valley Races, explore the buzzing night markets or browse in TsimSha Tsui's designer stores. From Top 10 ways to experience real China to Top 10 things to do for free - discover the best of Hong Kong with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Hong Kong: - Eleven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best Hong Kong attractions, covering Central's State Square, Stanley, the Tau Long Wan coastline, and more - Free laminated pull-out map of Hong Kong , plus eleven colour neighbourhood maps - In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Hong Kong's most interesting areas , with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Colour maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Hong Kong Island, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok and Prince Edward, New Kowloon, the New Territories, Outlying Islands, Macau, Shenzhen, Gua ngzhou, and more