Lonely Planet's Discover India is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Wonder at the breathtaking Taj Mahal, bathe in the holy waters of Varansi, or take a houseboat cruise along Kerala?s backwaters; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of India and begin your journey now!
? Full-color 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.? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience ? including customs, history, art, literature, architecture, religion, landscapes, cuisine.? Free, convenient pull-out Delhi map, plus over 50 colour maps.
Covers: Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Darjeeling, Varanasi, Amritsar and more.

India is a richly diverse tapestry ? with spirituality, its ubiquitous thread ? weaving all the way from the snowy peaks of the far north to the tropical shores of the deep south.
.Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge..Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip..Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique..Plus the Taj Mahal in 3D, yoga, spas & spiritual pursuits, women & solo travellers and detailed plans for top sights.
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana & Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir (including Ladakh), Himachal Pradesh, Agra & the Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal & Darjeeling, Bihar & Jharkhand, Sikkim, Northeast States, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & Bengaluru, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Chennai, Andaman Islands, Understand and Survival guide chapters.

Lonely Planet's Discover China is our easy-to-use guide, perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.
Pass through the Gate of Supreme Harmony in Beijing?s Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or slurp up wonton soup amid Shanghai?s neon lights; all with your trusted travel companion.
.Full-color 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
.Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience ? including customs, history, art, literature, architecture, religion, landscapes, cuisine
.Over 60 colour maps
Coverage includes: Beijing, the Great Wall, Xian, The North, Shanghai, Yangzi Region, Hong Kong, The South, Yunnan, Sichuan, The Silk Road and more

Snow-dusted or sun-kissed steppe and taiga, the Gobi Desert and the Great Wall ? the Trans-Siberian routes unite landscapes and experiences into the journey of a lifetime.
Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, the best of local knowledge and recommendations from our expert authors.Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.Plus in-depth information on a range of routes including the Trans-Mongolian, the Trans-Manchurian, and the BAM (Baikal-Amur Mainline).
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Moscow, St Petersburg, Moscow to Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg to Krasnoyarsk, Lake Baikal: Krasnoyarsk to Ulan-Ude, Ulan-Ude to Vladivostok, Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM), Trans-Mongolian Line, Trans-Manchurian Line, Beijing, Understand and Survival chapters.

It's the contrast between the distant past and the super-charged present that makes B?ij?ng so captivating. Traditional but ever-changing, no other city manages to be so timeless yet so contemporary.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of B?ij?ng, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors.Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.PLUS Great Wall chapter, full-colour maps and the Historic Hútòng walking tour.
Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Neighbourhoods at a Glance, Forbidden City & D?ngchéng Central, Drum Tower & D?ngchéng North, Temple of Heaven Park & D?ngchéng South, B?ih?i Park & X?chéng North, Dashilar & X?chéng South, S?nl?tún & Cháoyáng, Summer Palace & H?idiàn, Day Trips from B?ij?ng, Sleeping, Understand B?ij?ng and Survival Guide.

With vast scenery, a hospitable nomadic culture, the spectacular Naadam festival and the legacy of Chinggis Khaan, rough-and-ready Mongolia remains one of the world's last great adventure destinations.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Mongolia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:Inspirational images, highlights and recommendations from our expert authorsPlanning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect tripLocal secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip uniquePLUS organised-tour advice, a guide to taking a road trip, info on the Trans-Mongolian Railway, and Wild Lands & Wildlife feature
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Ulaanbaatar, Central Mongolia, Central Mongolia, Eastern Mongolia, Western Mongolia, The Gobi, Understand and Survival chapters.

India fires the imagination and stirs the soul like no other place on earth, bristling with a mind-stirring mix of landscapes and cultural traditionsMarvel at the Taj Mahal?s symmetryWalk Mumbai?s Victorian streetsRide a camel in the moonlit desertLaze on Goa?s golden beachesCruise the backwaters of Kerala
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Delhi, the Taj Mahal, Mumbai (Bombay), Rajasthan, Kerala, South India, Darjeeling, Varanasi, the Northeast, Northern Mountains, Amritsar, Goa, In Focus and Survival chapters

A practical, informative new guide for tourists, business travellers and temporary residents! Features include an improved pull-out map, making traversing this incredible city a snap, and new planning and understanding sections 2 expert authors, 77 days on-the-ground research, 200 eating and nightlife reviews, 45 durians consumed In-depth background into Singapore?s street-food scene Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sightsCoverage includes: Planning chapters, Colonial District & Marina Bay, Chinatown & the CBD, Little India Kampong Glam, Orchard Road, East, North & Central, Holland Vill Dempsey Hill, West & Southwest, Sentosa & Islands, Understanding & Survival chapters

24 detailed and easy to use maps, including pull-out map. Chinese characters throughout the book and on maps makes navigating Shanghai easy. Bonus colour chapter on Shanghai's glittering architecture. Expanded coverage of outlying destinations, including rural Lizhang and lush Putuoshan. 100% researched and updated