Make your trip to China extraordinary.

Exploring Beijing’s Forbidden City. Hiking along the Great Wall. Devouring dim sum in Hong Kong. China offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.

With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings China to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. Inside, you'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our unique hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:

• our pick of China’s must-sees and top experiences

• beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of China

• the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay

• detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy

• easy-to-follow itineraries

• expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe

• colour-coded chapters to each part of China

• a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Want the best of China in your pocket? Try Top 10 Beijing or Top 10 Hong Kong.

About the Author

Instantly recognizable for our bold visual design, DK Travel has been helping people explore the world for over 30 years.

From our classic DK Eyewitness guides to the utterly unique Top 10 pocket series, our practical books combine striking photography, cultural insights, and best-in-class maps to make every trip special. And that’s only part of our story.

We also publish inspiring coffee-table collections and stories that celebrate the people, places, and passions that fuel your armchair wanderlust. Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or reminiscing, DK Travel brings the world to you, wherever you want to go.