China by Bike

£10.95

The first part of book gives useful information regarding planning a trip, buying and outfitting a bicycle, survival skills, and getting yourself and the bicycle into China. The main part of the book is given over to the nine tours. The trips cover various areas including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and the part of the Great Wall. Each trip is then described with the practical information first, eg distance, estimated completion time, best time to go, and terrain etc. This is followed by a comprehensive guide of the route. Accommodation and eating suggestions are also given at each stage of the route. Illustrated throughout with many b/w photographs and various simple maps. The book ends with a comprehensive phrase guide.