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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest China guide book and includes:

• Guangdong chapters

• Understanding China

• Guangdong maps

Guangdong's interesting history and natural beauty have yet to be discovered by most tourists, so chances are you'll have a plethora of colourful sights and unspoiled, undulating landscape to yourself – oh, and world-renowned dim sum prepared at its best.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Guangdong, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Guangdong.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding China: China Today, History, People of China, Religion & Beliefs, Chinese Cuisine, Arts & Architecture, China's Landscape, Martial Arts of China

• Guangzhou & around, Fóshan, Kaipíng, Zhàoqìng & around, Qingyuan, Nánling National Forest Park, Shenzhèn & around, Zhuhai & around, Shàntóu & around, Cháozhou and Méizhou

Lonely Planet's China guide is researched and written by: Damian Harper, Min Dai, Michael Kohn, Robert Kelly, Daniel McCrohan, Shawn Low, Bradley Mayhew, Piera Chen, Chung Wah Chow, Christopher Pitts, David Eimer