DK China

Be inspired and plan your next unforgettable trip with DK travel guides

Make your trip to China extraordinary

Exploring Beijing’s Forbidden City. Hiking along the Great Wall. Devouring dim sum in Hong Kong. China offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.

With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings China to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. Inside, you’ll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our unique hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.

You’ll discover:

our pick of China’s must-sees and top experiences

beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of China

the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay

detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy

easy-to-follow itineraries

expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe

colour-coded chapters to each part of China

a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Want the best of China in your pocket? Try Top 10 Beijing or Top 10 Hong Kong.