Insight Guides The Silk Road: Travel Guide with eBook

This Silk Road guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability. In this Silk Road travel guidebook, you will find:- Top Attractions and Editors' Choice - must-visit highlights including Mingsha Shan and Crescent Moon Lake, Heavenly Lake Tian Chi, Flaming Mountains near Turpan, China, Lake Karakul, Tajikistan's Pamir Highway, Hunza Valley Pakistan, Tehran Bazaar, Sunday Market, Kashgar, Peshawar, Pakistan, Isfahan architecture, Xi'an city, Samarkand, Istanbul, showcasing the best of what the Silk Road has to offer- In-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location- When to go to the Silk Road - guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals- Practical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping- Insider recommendation - top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots- Engaging essays - thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding- High-quality maps - detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text- Striking pictures - inspirational photography on every page- Colour-coded chapters - each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation- Free download of eBook - after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook- Coverage includes: China (Shaanxi, Ginsu, Xinjiang), Central Asia (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan. Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan), Western Asia (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey)

This Silk Road guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about the Silk Road''s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This Silk Road travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of the Silk Road. The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC''s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Silk Road guidebook covers: China (Shaanxi, Ginsu, Xinjiang), Central Asia (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan), Western Asia (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey).

In this Silk Road travel guidebook, you will find:

• Unique essays – country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics
• Silk Roadhighlights – Mingsha Shan and Crescent Moon Lake; Heavenly Lake Tianchi; Flaming Mountains near Turpan, China; Lake Karakul; Tajikistan''s Pamir Highway; Hunza Valley, Pakistan; Tehran Bazaar; Sunday Market, Kashgar; Peshawar, Pakistan; Isfahan architecture; Xi''an city; Samarkand; Istanbul
• Practical travel information – getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more 
• When to go to the Silk Road - high season, low season, climate information and festivals 
• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots
• Main attractions & curated places – narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically
• Tips and facts – interesting facts about the Silk Road and useful insider tips
• High-quality maps of the Silk Road – must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientation
• Colour-coded chapters – each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this Silk Road travel guide
• Striking pictures – rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features 
• Free download of title''s eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to the Silk Road 
• Fully updated post-COVID-19

This Silk Road guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. It also makes a great gift because of its premium quality. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to the Silk Road or along the way. It will also remain a beautiful souvenir after your trip.

• | Author: Owen Morton, Thomas Bird
• | Publisher: APA Publications
• | Publication Date: Jul 01, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781839054280
• | ISBN-10: 183905428X