Made very much with hand luggage in mind, this mini marvel is packed with information to help make the most of a trip to Beijing. Restaurant reviews, a comprehensive shopping chapter, excellent maps to aid exploring, and details of sports, clubs and spas, this is an indispensable guide to an inspirational city.

Essentials - all the basics, from visas to money to understanding Mandarin
Exploring - an area breakdown of the best the city has to offer
Sports & Spas - getting active and getting pampered
Shopping - you can work this one out for yourself
Going Out - the city's finest dining, best dive bars and funkiest clubs
Profile - the history and culture of Beijing, to better understand your hosts