Fújiàn – Guidebook Chapter

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

• Fujian chapters
• Understanding China
• Fujian maps

The lushly mountainous, coastal region of Fujian boasts one of China's most attractive harbour cities, Xiamen, from where you can hop over to offshore Gulang Yu, known for its hypnotically slow tempo, gorgeous colonial architecture and meandering lanes.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Fujian, 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 Fujian.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding China: China Today, History, People of China, Religion & Beliefs, Chinese Cuisine, Arts & Architecture, China's Landscape, Martial Arts of China
• Xiamen, Gulang Yu, Hakka Tulou, Quanzhou, Fuzhou and Wuyi Shan

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

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