title: Improbable Beijing Guidebook (Oct 2014)
author: Sinomaps
description: This is the book you&apos;re going to need in Beijing anyway. Naturally, it&apos;s the capital&apos;s #1 English guide with every street, hutong and subway exit covered with full-colour maps. Explore over 200 major sites from Tian&apos;anmen Square to the Great Wall plus nearby cities, historic Shanhaiguan and the pick of the best restaurants. 
  <br />Don&apos;t be caught out looking like a tourist - this improbable guide is the first choice of English-speaking locals, business travelers, event managers and Beijing&apos;s five-star hotels. Always the most up-to-date, it will save you time and money on transport, tours and special offers from Beijing&apos;s leading restaurants. 
  <br />Designed in Beijing for Beijingers, 32 detailed, full-color, high-resolution, officially-authorized maps encourage unrestricted exploration of every palace, hutong and courtyard. We explain Beijing&apos;s attractions in a tight, lucid style balancing positive advice with sensible considerations. Plus our push-button Easy-Chinese guide and tri-lingual format solves every tricky language problem. 
  <br />In minutes you&apos;ll be engaging with the history and spirit of the ancient city, meeting friendly locals and discovering new cultures. Invite yourself to a vast gastronomy of cuisines. Hike scenic mountain trails and find hidden temples. Whiz around the city on sustainable rapid transit, bullet trains, bicycles and avoid the tourist traps. If you don&apos;t buy the book online, pick it up in Beijing at any major hotel or bookstore.
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  ![full page image for Beijing map](images/beijing-map.jpg)
  
  
  
  
  
  ## [WUDAOKOU 五道口](wudaokou-map.html)
  
  
  ## [HAIDIAN 海淀](haidian-map.html)
  
  
  ## [NORTH CHAOYANG 朝阳北](north-chaoyang-map.html)
  
  
  ## [DONGCHENG 东城](dongcheng-map.html)
  
  
  ## [XICHENG 西城](xicheng-map.html)
  
  
  ## [SOUTH CHAOYANG 朝阳南](south-chaoyang-map.html)
  
  
  ## [CHONGWEN 崇文](chongwen-map.html)
  
  
  ## [XUANWU 宣武](xuanwu-map.html)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Introducing Beijing Encounter
  
  
  
  
  
  ## [THIS IS BEIJING](this-is-beijing.html)
  
  
  ## [HIGHLIGHTS](highlights-forbidden-city.html)
  
  
  ### [>1 FORBIDDEN CITY](highlights-forbidden-city.html)
  
  
  ### [>2 TIANANMEN SQUARE](highlights-tiananmen-square.html)
  
  
  ### [>3 SUMMER PALACE](highlights-summer-palace.html)
  
  
  ### [>4 798 ART DISTRICT/DASHANZI](highlights-798-art-district-dashanzi.html)
  
  
  ### [>5 HUTONG](highlights-hutong.html)