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Aodayixike Qingzhensi Baisha, 683–684 Abacus Museum (Linhai), (Ordaisnki ; Baishui Tai (White Water 507 Kashgar), 334 Terraces), 692–693 Abakh Hoja Mosque (Xiang- Aolinpike Gongyuan (Olym- Baita (Chowan), 775 fei Mu; Kashgar), 333 pic Park; ), 133–134 Bai Ta (White Dagoba) Abercrombie & Kent, 70 Apricot Altar (Xing Tan; Beijing, 134 Academic Travel Abroad, 67 ), 380 , 414 Access America, 51 Aqua Spirit ( Kong), 601 Baiyang Gou (White Poplar Accommodations, 75–77 Arch Angel Antiques (Hong Gully), 325 best, 10–11 Kong), 596 Baiyun Guan (White Cloud Acrobatics Architecture, 27–29 ; Beijing), 132 Beijing, 144–145 Area and country codes, 806 Bama, 10, 632–638 Guilin, 622 The arts, 25–27 Bama Chang Shou Bo , 478 ATMs (automated teller Guan (Longevity Museum), Adventure and Wellness machines), 60, 74 634 Trips, 68 Museum and Adventure Center, 70 Gardens (Anji), 491 AIDS, 63 ack , The (Shicha Hai; Bamboo Temple (Qiongzhu Air pollution, 31 B Beijing), 91 Si; ), 658 Air travel, 51–54 accommodations, 106–108 Bangchui Dao (), 190 Aitiga’er Qingzhen Si (Idkah bars, 147 Banpo Bowuguan (Banpo Mosque; Kashgar), 333 restaurants, 117–120 Neolithic Village; Xi’an), Ali (Shiquan He), 331 walking tour, 137–140 279 Alien Travel Permit (ATP), 780 Ba Da Guan (Eight Passes; Shan (Dazu), 727, Altitude sickness, 63, 761 ), 389 728 Amchog (A’muquhu), 297 Bagua Ting (Pavilion of the Baofeng Hu (Baofeng ), American Express, emergency Eight Trigrams; ), 754 check cashing system, 61 701–702 Bao Gong Muyuan (), Amnye Machen (Magi Gantry), Bahama Mama’s (Hong 425 775 Kong), 601 Baohe Dian (Hall of Preserv- Ancestor Worshiping Temple Bai Causeway (Bai Di; Hang- ing Harmony; Beijing), 128 (Fengxian Si; ), zhou), 485 Bao He Gongyuan (Hefei), 359 Bai Chuan Tong (), 425 Ancient Han Tombs (Gumu 255 Baoli Dasha Guoji Juyuan Bowuguan; Luoyang), 360 Baigong Guan/SACO (Poly Theater; Beijing), 146 Ancient Horse Relics Museum (), 723–724 Bao Ta (Bao ; Yan’an), (Xun Ma Keng; ), 396 Baiju Si (Pelkhor Choede; 251 Ancient Observatory (Gu Gyantse), 797 Baotu Quan (Baotu Spring; Guanxiang Tai; Beijing), Bailin Si (), 168 Ji’nan), 369 135 Baima Long Tan (), 679 Baoxiang Temple (Bao Xiang Sheng Bowuguan Baima Si (White Horse Tem- Si; Shaxi), 674 (Anhui Provincial Museum; COPYRIGHTEDple; Luoyang), 360 MATERIALBaoyun Ge (Precious Clouds Hefei), 425 Baimo Dong (Cave of One Pavilion; Beijing), 131 Anji, 490–493 Hundred Evils; Poyue), Ba An (Temple of the Anyuan Miao (Temple of Dis- 635–636 ; Xi’an), tant Peace; ), 158 Bainiao Yan (cave), 637 275 , 664

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 865865 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PPMM 866 Beaches Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Buddha’s Halo (Emei Shan), Colôane, 613 Caves (Bozikelike Qian Fo 711 Dalian, 190–191 Dong; Turpan), 316 , 17 , 593 Big Bamboo Sea (Anji), 492 Buliu River Gorge, 644 Qingdao, 390 Bike Asia, 68 (Waitan; Shang- Beer, 37 Bike Adventures, 68 hai), 466 Beidao Qu, 286 Biking, tours, 68 Business hours, 806 Bei Feng (North Peak), 285 Bilian Feng (Green Lotus Bus travel, 53, 56–57 Bei Hai (North Sea; Beijing), Peak), 625 Butter Sculpture Exhibition 134 Bingchuan Gongyuan (Suyouhua Zhanlanguan; Bei Hai Park (Bei Hai (Glacier Park), 684 ), 764 Gongyuan; Beijing), 134 Bing Dong (Wu Da Lianchi), Beihai Sunrise ( Shan), 223 429–430 Bingling Si (near Lanzhou), Cai Family Residence (Min- Beijing, 78, 86–170 291 nan Jian Da Guan accommodations, 96–111 Bingxue Jie (Ice and Snow Yuan; ), 518 airport hotels, 110 Festival; ), 214 Caishen Miao (Pingyao), 255 banks, ATMs & currency Binhai Lu (Dalian), 190 Calendar of events, 42–46 exchange, 93 Binyang San Dong (Three California (Hong Kong), 601 cafes and teahouses, Binyang Caves; Luoyang), Calligraphy, 26 121–122 359 Cang Shan (Green Moun- doctors & dentists, 93 Bird Island (Niao Dao), 765 tains), 669 embassies & consulates, 94 Bishu Shanzhuang (Moun- Cangyan Shan (Shijia- emergencies, 94 tain Resort for Escaping zhuang), 168–169 getting around, 92–93 the Heat; Chengde), food, 35–36 Internet access, 94 156–157 Capital Airport (Shoudu layout, 91 Bita Hai (), 693 Jichang; Beijing), 88 major streets, 91 Bixia Ci (Temple of the Prin- Carpet Factory (Ditan Chang; maps & books, 94–95 cess of the Azure Clouds; Khotan), 343–344 neighborhoods in brief, 91 Tai Shan), 376 Car travel, 53 nightlife, 144–147 Black Dragon Pool (Heilong Casa Museu da Taipa (Taipa pharmacies, 95 Tan; Tai Shan), 376 House Museum), 612 post office, 95 Black Dragon Pool Park Catholic Church (Tianzhu restaurants, 111–122 (Heilong Tan Gongyuan; Jiaotang) shopping, 140–143 Lijiang), 680 , 204 side trips from, 147–153 Black Lake (), 338 Qingdao, 390 sights and attractions, Black Mountains (Hei Shan), Cat Street Galleries (Hong 122–140 304 Kong), 596 tours, 122 Boat travel, 53 The Cavern (Hong Kong), 603 traveling to, 88–90 Manjusri (Dazu), CD Jazz Cafe (Sendi Jueshi; visa extensions, 95 729 Beijing), 145 visitor information, 90 Bodhisattva Palace (Pusa Celestial Master Cave (- weather, 95 Dian; Pingyao), 256 shi Dong; Qingcheng , Bojia Jiaozang Dian Shan), 716–717 133–134 (), 230 Celestial Palace Pavilion Beijing Opera, 144 Books, recommended, 32–33 (Tiangong Louge; Datong), Beijing Tokyo Art Projects, Boxer , 20 230 135 Bozikelike Qian Fo Dong Cellphones, 72–73 Beijing Zhan (Beijing Railway (Bezeklik Thousand Bud- Centers for Disease Control Station), 89 dha Caves; Turpan), 316 and Prevention, 61, 62 Beilin Bowuguan (Forest of Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Chab u Cha’er Xian (Qapqal Stelae; Xi’an), 275–276 Tsangpo), 791–792 Xibo Autonomous County), Bei Ling (), Bronze Hall (Tong Dian; 342 177–178 Taihuai), 264 Chairman Mao’s Bei Shan (Dazu), 727, 729 BTG Travel (Beijing), 122 (Mao Zhuxi Jinian Guan; Bell Tower (Zhong Lou; Kun- Budala Gong (; Beijing), 129–130 ming), 659 ), 777, 785–786 Chang’an (present day Bendiwan, 685 Buddha Cave (Yangshuo), Xi’an), 18 Beverages, 37 629 Changbai Shan, 208–212

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 866866 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Changbai Shan Nature Chinese Arts and Crafts Ltd. Confucian Temple (Wen Miao) 867 Preserve, 208 (Hong Kong), 597 Harbin, 218 Changbai Shan waterfall, 210 Club , 258–259 , 196–202 (Beijing), 122 , 16, 26, 380–381 Changchun World Sculpture Chinese Medicine Museum Birthday of (Qufu), 45 Park (Changchun Shijie (), 486 Qufu, 378 Diaosu Gongyuan), 198 Chinese New Year (Chun Jie; tomb (Qufu), 383 Chang Jiang (Yangzi River), Spring Festival), 39, 42 Confucius Academy (Kongzi 81, 730–735 Yanjiuyuan; Qufu), 383 Chang Lang (; Hong Kong, 600 Confucius Temple (Kong Beijing), 132 Shanghai, 479 Miao; Qufu), 379–380 Changle Men (Zhengding), Chiu Gompa, 803 Confucius Temple (Wen 167 Chogyel Drupuk (Lhasa), 786 Miao), Shanghai, 472 Chang Ling, 150, 152 Chongben Tang (Tongli), 423 Consulates, Chinese, 47–48 , 743–749 Chong Ling, 153 Credit cards, 61 Chang Xi Ling, 152 Chongqing, 720–727 Crescent Spring (Yueya Changyin Ge (Beijing), 129 Chongqing Zoo (Chongqing Quan), 308 Chan Long Bu (Anji), 491 Dongwuyuan), 723 Ctrip, 74 Chaotian Gong (), Chongwu, 519–520 Cui Hu (Green Lake; 404 Chopsticks (kuaizi), 35 Kunming), 654 Chaoyang Cave (Yandang- Chowan (Baita), 775 Cuisines, 35–36 shan), 499–500 Chunyang Gong (Taiyuan), Huaiyang, 418 Chaoyang District (Beijing), 258 , 668 91–92 Church of St. Sophia (Sheng , 22 accommodations, 103–106 Suofeiya Jiaotang; Harbin), Culture Square (Wenhua restaurants, 113–117 216 Guangchang; Changchun), Chapel of St. Churin Department Store 197 (Colôane), 613 (Qiulin Baihuo; Harbin), Currency and currency Chengde, 154–160 222 exchange, 59, 74 Chengdu, 695–710 Ciqikou (Chongqing), 723 Customs regulations, 48–49 accommodations, 704–706 Circular Altar (Yuan Qiu; Bei- Cypress of Loyalty (Tai Shan), exploring, 700–704 ), 130 372 getting around, 696–697 City Wall (Xi’an Chengqiang; nightlife, 709–710 Xi’an), 277–278 restaurants, 706–708 Cixi, Empress Dowager, Dabaoji Palace (Baisha), shopping, 704 20–21 683 teahouses, 708–709 Climate, 40–41 Dacheng Dian (Hall of Great tours, 700 Clock Tower (Dali), 669 Achievements; Qufu), traveling to, 695–696 Cloud Sea (Emei Shan), 711 379–380 visitor information, 697 Club 97 (Hong Kong), 603 Da Ci’en Si (Temple of Great Chenghuang Miao (Pingyao), Club JJ’s (Hong Kong), 603 Goodwill; Xi’an), 276–277 255 Coal Mine Tour (Jing Xia You; Dadieshui Feilong Pu, 661 Chengkan, 435 Datong), 233 Da Fo (The Great Buddha; Le Chengling Ta (Zhengding), Colôane, 613 Shan), 714–715 167 Communist Party, Site of the Dafo Dian (Hall of the Great Chen Lu Taoci Chang (near First National Congress of Buddha), 265 Xi’an), 284 the (Shanghai), 474 Dafo Dian (Hall of the Great , 593, 594–595 Comrade ’s For- Buddha; Wutai Shan), 264 mer Residence (Mao Daguan Feng (Tai Shan), 376 (Hong Kong), 43–44 Zedong Tongzhi Guju; Shao Da Guan Lou (Grand View Chiang Kai-shek, 21 Shan), 746–747 Tower; Kunming), 659 Chikan, 553, 555 Confucian Forest & Cemetery Da Guan Yuan (Kunming), Chimpu Caves (Qingpu Shan- (Kong Lin; Qufu), 382–383 659 dong), 792 , 16, 380–381 Da He Bei Island, 630 China International Travel Confucian Mansion (Kong Fu; Da Hong Men (Great Red Service (CITS), Beijing, 122 Qufu), 381–382 Gate), 150 China Navy Museum (Haijun Confucian Temple (Fuzi Miao; Dai Miao (Tai Shan), 372 Bowuguan; Qingdao), 389 Nanjing), 404 Daizong Fang (Tai Shan), 375 China Silk Museum (Hang- Da Jinwa Dian (Serdong zhou), 486 Chenmo; Xining), 764

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 867867 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 868 Dajue Palace (Shuhe), 687 Discrimination, dealing Drepung (Zhe- Dalai Hu (Hulun Hu; with, 65 bang Si; Lhasa), 783–784 Manzhouli), 225 Ditan Chang (Carpet Factory; Drinking laws, 806 Dali, 3, 661–671 Khotan), 343–344 (Gu Lou; Bei- Dalian, 187–196 Divine Mandate, concept of, jing), 140 Dali Folk Festival, 662 16–17 Dui Song Ting (Opposing Da Ming Hu Gong Yuan (Da Dixia Senlin (Underground Pines Pavilion; Tai Shan), Ming Hu Park; Ji’nan), 369 Forest), 210 375 Daming Si (Yangzhou), 414 Diyi Haishui Yuchang (Num- , 715–717 Damo Dong (cave; Shaolin ber One Bathing Beach; Duk Ling (Hong Kong), 591 Si), 355 Qingdao), 390–391 , 3, 305–312 Dandong, 183–187 Dongba Wenhua Bowuguan Dunhuang Exhibition Centre, Da Qingzhensi (Great (Museum of Naxi Dongba 309 Mosque; Xi’an), 276 Culture; Lijiang), 680 Dusk til Dawn (Hong Kong), Darchen (Dajin), 802 Dongbei Hu Linyuan (Sibe- 603 Dashiwei Tiankeng, 643 rian Tiger Park; Harbin), Duxiu Feng (Solitary Beauty Datong, 227–234 216 Peak; Guilin), 620 Da Wang Feng, 512 Dong Cheng District Dynastic age, 16–21. See also Da Xia He (Sang Qu), 295 (Beijing), 91 specific dynasties Da Xiangguo Si (), restaurants, 117–120 364 Dong Dadian (Eastern Great Daxiong Bao Dian (Datong), Hall), 265 Eastern Axis (Beijing), 128 230 Dongfang Guangchang Eastern central China, 80, Da Yan Ta (Great Goose (Oriental Plaza; Beijing), 346–436 Pagoda; Xi’an), 276–277 143 Eastern Great Hall (Dong Da Yunhe (Grand ; Dongfang Mingzhu Dianshi Dadian), 265 Yangzhou), 416 Ta (Oriental Pearl TV Tower; (Qing Dazang Longhua Si (Beijing), Shanghai), 475 Dong Ling), 151–152 140 Qingzhensi Eastern Route (Dong Xian), Da Si (), 238 (; 278–279 Dazhao Si ( Temple; Xining), 764 Eastern Steps (Huang Shan), Lhasa), 777, 784 Dong’s compound (Xizhou), 427, 428 Da Zheng Hall (Da Zheng 671 Eating and drinking, 35–37 Dian; Shenyang), 178 Dong Ta (), 504 food and wine trips, 68 Dazhong Ting (Nanjing), 402 Dongtai Antiques Market Echo Wall (Huiyin Bi; Beijing), Da Zhu Hai (Anji), 492 (Shanghai), 478 131 Da Zi Ran Bao Hu Xie Hui Dong Xian (Eastern Route), Ecotourism, 67 Lijiang Bang Gong Xi 278–279 Eighteen Bends (Shiba Pan; (The Nature Conservancy’s Dong Xi Cun, 556 Tai Shan), 375 Lijiang Visitor Center), 681 Dongyue Miao (Beijing), 132 Eight Outer (Wai Ba Dazu, 727–729 Doumu Gong (Tai Shan), 375 Miao; Chengde), 154, 157 Delaney’s (Hong Kong), 601 Dounan Flower Market (Dou Eight Passes (Ba Da Guan; , 353–357 Nan Hua Hui Si Chang; Qingdao), 389 Dian Chi (Lake Dian), 659 Kunming), 659 Elderhostel, 68 Di’an Men (Beijing), 91 Dragon Boat Festival (Long- Electricity, 806 (watch-towers), zhou Jie; Shidong), 44 ELong, 74 region, 553–557 Dragon Boat Races (Tuen Ng Eluosi Fengqing Jie (Russian Di’er Haishui Yuchang (Num- Festival; Hong Kong), 44 Street; Dalian), 190 ber Two Bathing Beach; Dragon Culture (Hong Kong), Eluosi Taowa Guangchang Qingdao), 391 596–597 (Russian Matryoshka Dolls Diliu Haishui Yuchang Dragon Gate (Kunming), 660 Plaza; Manzhouli), 224 (Number Six Bathing Dragon Gate Grottoes (Long- Embassies & consulates, Beach; Qingdao), 390 men Shiku; Luoyang), 806–807 Ding Dong Ling tombs, 151 358–360 Emei Shan, 710–713 Ding Ling (Underground Dragon Light Pagoda (Long- Emergencies, 807 Palace), 150–151 guang Ta; ), 420 Duck Cave (Yuan Dingri, 800–802 Dragon Pavilion Park (Long Yang Dong), 641 Disabilities, travelers Ting Gongyuan; Kaifeng), Environmental threats, 31 with, 65 365 Er Hai Hu (Er Hai Lake), Discoveryland (Dalian), 191 669–671

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 868868 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Erlingsan Gaodi (203-Meter Flood Control Monument Gate of Martial Spirit 869 Mountain), 191 (Fanghong Shengli (Shenwu Men; Beijing), 128 Erqi Ta (Monument to the Jinianta; Harbin), 216 February 7 ’ Upris- Flower and Bird Market (Taihe Men; Beijing), 127 ing; ), 350 (Kunming), 656 Gate to the Inner Apartments Escorted tours, 69–71 Flower Cap Mountain (Hua (Neizhai Men; Qufu), 382 Eunuchs, 19 Gai Shan), 299 Gays and lesbians, 65 Everest, Mount, 801 Flying Horse (Tong Ben Ma; Beijing, 147 Everest Base Camp, 801, 802 Lanzhou), 291 Hong Kong, 600–601 Foguang Si (Temple of Bud- Gecko’s Adventures, 70 dha’s Light; between Wutai Ge’ermu (Golmud), 776–777 Factory 798 (Qijiuba Shan and Taiyuan), 265 Geming Jinianguan (Revolu- Gongchang; Beijing), 135 The (Gu tionary Memorial Hall/ Families with children, 65–66 Gong; Beijing) Museum; Yan’an), 251 suggested itinerary, 84–85 accommodations near, Geming Lingxiu Shicha Jini- Fangchuan, 206 96–97, 102–103 anguan (Harbin), 217 Fanghong Shengli Jinianta sights and attractions, General Tours World (Flood Control Monument; 122–129 Traveler, 70 Harbin), 216 Foreigner Street (Dali), 665 Geography, 29–30 Fayuan Si (Source of Foreign Languages Book- German Concession Temple; Beijing), 132 store (Waiwen Shudian; former (Qingdao), 389 Feilai Feng (Hangzhou), 486 Beijing), 95 old (Ji’nan), 369 Feilai Shi, 429 Forest of Lions Garden Ge Yuan (Yangzhou), 414 Feitou, 500 (), 481 Giant Tian Tan Buddha Female travelers, 64, 66 Forest of Stelae (Beilin Bowu- (Lantau), 594 Feng Cloud Cliffs (Yandang- guan; Xi’an), 275–276 Glacier Park (Bingchuan shan), 501–502 Forest of (Ta Lin; Gongyuan), 684 Gucheng, Shaolin Si), 355 Golden Pebble Beach (Jinshi 756–757 Formula One Racing Tan; Dalian), 191 Fenghuang Shan (Phoenix (Shanghai), 45 Golden Temple ( Dian; Hill; Yan’an), 251 Friendship Store (Youyi Kunming), 658–659 Feng Huang (Phoenix) Shangdian; Beijing), 143 Golmud (Ge’ermu), 776–777 Village, 632 Fu Jia Zhuang Beach, 190 Gomar Gompa (Guomari Si; Fengshan, 10, 638–641 Fuli, 628 Tongren), 769 Fengshan Museum, 640 Furen Daxue (Furen Univer- Gongtang Pagoda (Xia He), Feng shui, 28 sity), Former Campus of, 297 Fengxian Si (Ancestor Wor- 138 Gong Wangfu Huayuan shiping Temple; Luoyang), Fuyou Market (Shanghai), (’s Mansion; 359 478 Beijing), 136, 138 Fengyan Dong (Phoenix Fuzi Miao (Confucian Temple; Gongyi Meishu Youxian Cave; near Dali), 669 Nanjing), 404 Gongsi ( Factory; Festivals and special events, Khotan), 342 best, 9 (Da Yunhe; Films, 33–34 Ganden Monastery (Gan- Yangzhou), 416 First Beacon Tower (Wanli dan Si; near Lhasa), 791 Grand View Tower (Da Guan Changcheng Diyi Dun; Ganden Sumtseling Gompa Lou; Kunming), 659 Jiayu Guan), 303 (Songzanlin Si; Xianggel- Grasshopper Adventures, 68 First Gate of Heaven (Yi Tian ila), 691 The grasslands, 239 Men; Tai Shan), 375 Gangdise (Mount Kailash), The Great Buddha (Da Flor- Fisherman’s Wharf (), 802 ida; Le Shan), 714–715 611 Gaochang (Karakhoja; Great Goose Pagoda (Da Yan Five Dragon Mountain (Wu Turpan), 316 Ta; Xi’an), 276–277 Long Shan), 185–186 Gaodi Mosque (Kashgar), 333 Five Dynasties, 18 Garden of Rest (Yu Fei Yuan (Beijing), 129 Five Pavilion Bridge (Wu Ting Qin), 151–152 Great Leap Forward, 22 Qiao; Yangzhou), 414 Gate of Heavenly Purity Great Mosque (Da Qing- Five Pine Pavilion ( (Qianqing Men; Beijing), zhensi; Xi’an), 276 Ting; Tai Shan), 375 128 Great Mosque (Qingzhen Da Si; Hohhot), 237

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 869869 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 870 Great Mountain (Tai Shan), , 645 Hall of Mental Cultivation 371–378 Guiyuan (Chan) Si (Guiyuan (Yangxin Dian; Beijing), Great Red Gate (Da Hong ; ), 128 Men), 150 736, 738 Hall of Offerings (Xian Dian; The Great Wall, 147–151 Cun (Xingyi Mellow near Taiyuan), 260 Tiger Mountain (Hushan Liquor Factory), 647 Hall of Perfect Harmony Changcheng), 186 Guizhou province, 645–646 (Zhonghe Dian; Beijing), Great Wall Museum (Jiayu Gulang Yu (), 527 128 Guan), 303 Gu Lou Hall of Prayer for Good Har- Green Lake (Cui Hu; Kunming), Beijing, 140 vests (Qinian Dian; Bei- 654 Nanjing, 402 jing), 131 Green Mountains (Cang Gumu Bowuguan (Ancient Hall of Preserving Harmony Shan), 669 Han Tombs; Luoyang), 360 (Baohe Dian; Beijing), 128 Green Ram Monastery (Qing- Guo Hua Zhu Suan Bowu- yang Gong; Chengdu), guan (Linhai), 507 (Taihe Dian; Beijing), 701–702 Guojia Bowuguan (National 127–128 Guai Deng (“Strange Lamps;” Museum of China; Beijing), Hall of the Great Buddha Emei Shan), 711 136 (Dafo Dian; Wutai Shan), Museum of Art Guojia Da Juyuan (National 264, 265 (), 546 Centre for the Performing Hall of the Holy Mother Guanghua Si (Beijing), 140 Arts; Beijing), 130 (Shengmu Dian; near Guanghui Si (Zhengding), Guo Men (Sino-Russian bor- Taiyuan), 260 167 der crossing; Manzhouli), Hall of Three Sages (San Guangming Ding, 429 224 Sheng Dian; Datong), 230 Guangzhou, 540–552 Guo Zi Jian (Beijing), (Jiaotai Dian; accommodations, 549–550 132–133 Beijing), 128 consulates, 546 Gurong Gongyuan (near Hammer Rock (Qingchui getting around, 545 Yangshuo), 629 Feng; Chengde), 158 restaurants, 550–553 Gushan Dao (Hangzhou), 484 Han Changcheng, 310 traveling to, 540–541 Guyang Dong (Luoyang), 360 , 18, 26, 147 visitor information, 545 Gyantse (Jiangzi), 796–798 ruins (Dunhuang), 310 Guangzhou Old Railway Gyantse Dzong (Jiangzi Zong (Xuankong Station, 548 Shan), 797 Si; near Datong), 232 Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Hangzhou, 483–487 Tower, 547 Han Mu Bowuguan (Han Guangzhou Wholesale Haibao Ta/Bei Ta (Sea Dynasty Tomb Museum; Glasses Market, 548 Treasure Pagoda/North Yangzhou), 416–417 Guan Yao Bowuguan (Jingde Pagoda; ), 247 Han Tombs, Ancient (Gumu Zhen), 538 (Beijing), 92 Bowuguan; Luoyang), 360 Dian, 153 Haijun Bowuguan (China Haobao Jing Organic Farm Gucheng Zangjing Tang (Old Navy Museum; Qingdao), (Hao Bao Qing Sheng Tai Town Scripture Chamber; 389 Nong Yuan; near Kun- Xianggelila), 691 Haiwai Jiaotong Shi Bowu- ming), 660 Gudai Jianzhu Bowuguan guan (Maritime Museum; Harbin, 212–222 (Museum of Ancient Archi- Quanzhou), 516–518 Harbin Architecture Arts tecture; Beijing), 136 Hall of Benevolence and Center, 216 Gu Gong (Imperial Palace; Longevity (Renshou Dian; Health concerns, 61–64 Shenyang), 178 Beijing), 132 Health insurance, 51 Gu Gong (The Forbidden Hall of Celestial Kings (Tian Heavenly Bridge (Tian Qiao), City; Beijing) Wang Dian; Wutai Shan), 149 accommodations near, 264 Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi), 96–97, 102–103 Hall of Clocks (Zhongbiao 208, 210, 212 sights and attractions, Guan; Beijing), 129 Heavenly Lane (Tian Jie; Tai 122–129 Hall of Great Achievements Shan), 376 Gu Guanxiang Tai (Ancient (Dacheng Dian; Qufu), Heaven’s Well (Tian Jing), 285 Observatory; Beijing), 135 379–380 , 78 Guides, 69–70 Hall of Heavenly Gifts (Tian- He Cangcheng, 310 Guilin, 616–623 huang Dian; Tai Shan), 372 Hefei, 424–426 Guilin Wholesale Carving Market, 620

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 870870 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Science and post offices, 573 (Huangpu 871 Technology Museum restaurants, 581–588 Jiang) cruises, 471–472 (Harbin), 217 shopping, 595–599 Huang Qiong Yu (Imperial Heilong Tan (Black Dragon traveling to, 563, 566–569 Vault of Heaven; Beijing), Pool; Tai Shan), 376 visas, 48 131 Heilong Tan Gongyuan (Black visitor information, 569 Huang Shan, 427–431 Dragon Pool Park; Lijiang), Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Huanxing Lou (Yongding), 680 600 534 Hei Shan (Black Mountains), , 594 Hua Shan, 284–286 304 Hong Kong Heritage Huashi Lou (Hua Shi Villa; Hell of Knee-Chopping Museum, 589 Qingdao), 389 (Dazu), 728 Hong Kong International Hua Ta (Zhengding), 167 Bowuguan (Henan Film Festival, 43 Huating Si (Kunming), 659 Provincial Museum; Zheng- Hong Kong Museum of Art, Si (Datong), 230 zhou), 350 589 Sheng Bowuguan Heping Fandian (; Hong Kong Museum of His- (Hubei Provincial Museum; Shanghai), 475 tory, 589–590 Wuhan), 738 Yuan (Walnut Grove), Hong Kong Park, 591–592 Huguang Guild House 685 Rugby (Huguang Huiguan; Hetian (Khotan), 340–345 Tournament, 43 Beijing), 144 He Yuan (Yangzhou), 414 Hong Kong Trail, 593 Hui Ji Men (Jiayu Guan), 303 Hezuo, 294–295 Hong Longjing (Dali), 665 Huima Ling (Tai Shan), 375 Hidden Dragon Falls (Anji), Hong Lou (Red Chamber; Hui Shan (Wuxi), 420 491 Xiamen), 529 Huiyin Bi (Echo Wall; Beijing), Highland Gale (Lijiang), 682 Hong Men Gong (Red Gate 131 The , Palace; Tai Shan), 375 Qu (Huizhou 611 Hongqiao (Rainbow Bridge; District), 435–436 , 13–25 Fenghuang Gucheng), 756 Hukeng, 533, 534 Hohhot, 234–243 Hongqiao Market (Hongqiao Huli Shan Paotai (Xiamen), Holidays, 41 Jimao Shichang; Beijing), 530 Hongbo Shichang (Harbin), 142 Hulun Buir Grasslands 222 Hor Qu (Huo’er Qu), 803 (Hulunbei’er Caoyuan), 225 Hong Cun, 434 Horse Festival (Yushu), 771 Hulun Hu (Dalai Hu; Man- Hong Kong, 81, 563–614 Horse racing, Hong Kong, zhouli), 225 accommodations, 573–581 593 Humble Administrator’s banks, ATMs & currency Ho Shan (Monkey Mountain), Garden (Suzhou), 481 exchange, 572 640 Lei Feng Jinianguan British return of, 25 Hou family compound (Lei Feng Memorial of consulates, 572 (Xizhou), 671 Hunan; Changsha), 746 currency and currency Hou Hai (Beijing). See The Hunan Sheng Bowuguan exchange, 60 Back Lakes (Hunan Provincial Museum; doctors and dentists, 572 Huadiwan (Guangzhou), Changsha), 746 entering the mainland 548–549 Huo’er Qu (Hor Qu), 803 from, 48 Hua Gai Shan (Flower Cap Huomai (Leye), 642–643 exploring, 588–595 Mountain), 299 Huqingyutang Zhongyao getting around, 570–572 Huaiyang cuisine, 418 Bowuguan (Hangzhou), holidays, 41 Huangbu Daoying, 623 486 hospitals, 573 Huang Dao (Qingdao), 391 Hu Qiu Shan (Tiger Hill; Internet access, 573 Huang He (), Suzhou), 481–482 layout of, 569 Zhengzhou, 350 Hushan Changcheng (Tiger liquor laws, 806 Huang He Huayuan Kou Mountain Great Wall), 186 “Meet the People” pro- Luyou Qu (Zhengzhou), Hutiao Shi (Tiger Leaping gram, 591, 592, 596 350 Stone), 685 neighborhoods in brief, Huang He Youlan Qu (Yellow Hutiao Xia (Tiger Leaping 569–570 River Tourist Zone; Zheng- Gorge), 684–685 nightlife, 599–603 zhou), 350 (Beijing), 136–137 organized tours, 591 Huangjin Hai’an (Dalian), 191 Huxin Ting Teahouse (Huxin outdoor pursuits, 591–593 Huanglong Dong (Huan- Ting Chashi; Shanghai), outlying islands, 593–595 glong Cave), 754 474–475 police, 573

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 871871 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 872 Jade Dragon River (Yulong , 202–208 IAMAT (International Associ- He), 630 Ji’nan, 368–371 ation for Medical Assis- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Jin Bao River, 631–632 tance to Travelers), 62 (Yulong Xueshan), 684 Jin Ci (Jin Temple; near Ice and Snow Festival Jade Factory (Gongyi Meishu Taiyuan), 260 (Bingxue Jie; Harbin), Youxian Gongsi; Khotan), Jin Dian (Golden Temple; 46, 214 342 Kunming), 658 Idkah Mosque (Aitiga’er Qin- Jade Gate (Yumen Guan), 310 Jin Ding Peak, 712 gzhen Si; Kashgar), 333 Jade Islet (Beijing), 134 Jingde Zhen, 535–539 Imperial Garden (Yu Hua- Jade Market (Hong Kong), Jing Ling, 152 yuan; Beijing), 128 598–599 Jing Shan Park (Jing Shan Imperial Palace (Gu Gong; Jalainur (Zhalainuo’er; Gongyuan; Beijing), Shenyang), 178 Manzhouli), 225 134–135 Imperial Porcelain Museum Jamkhang Chenmo (Shigatse), Jingshi Yu (Stone Sutra (Jingde Zhen), 538 794 Valley; Tai Shan), 375 Imperial Street of the Song Jatson School (Caiquan Fuli Jing Xia You (Coal Mine Tour; Dynasty (Songdu Yujie; Teshu Xuexiao; Lhasa), 787 Datong), 233 Kaifeng), 365, 366 Jewish Cultural Exhibit Jingyuan Si, 342 Imperial Vault of Heaven Center (Youtai Wenhua Jinjiang Canyon, 209 (Huang Qiong Yu; Beijing), Zhanlanguan; Kaifeng), Jinjiang Grand Canyon, 211 131 365 Jinjiangli, 556 Imperial Way (Beijing), 129 Jewish Synagogue (Youtai (Jin Mao The Inner Court (Beijing), 128 Xin Huitang; Harbin), 218 Dasha; Shanghai), 475 Inner Museum Jews Jinquan Qianbi Bowuguan (Neimenggu Bowuguan; Harbin, 216 (Xiamen), 529 Hohhot), 237 Kaifeng, 367 , 149 Inn Side Out (Hong Kong), Shanghai, 473 Jinsha Yizhi Bowuguan 603 Jianfeng Chi, 660 (Jinsha Site Museum; Insurance, 50–51 Changcheng Chengdu), 702 International Association (Linhai), 507 Jinshi Tan (Golden Pebble for Medical Assistance to Jiangnan Gongyuan Lishi Beach; Dalian), 191 Travelers (IAMAT), 62 Chenlieguan (Nanjing), 404 Jiuding Dragon Pool (Shuhe), International Fashion Jiangxin Gu Yu, 504 687 Festival (Dalian), 45 Jiang Zemin, 25 Jiulong Bi (Nine Dragon International Festival of Jiangzi (Gyantse), 796–798 Screen; Beijing), 128 Folk Songs and Folk Arts Jiangzi Zong Shan (Gyantse Jiulong Bi (Nine Dragon Wall; (Nanning), 46 Dzong), 797 Datong), 230 International Motorcycle , 149–150 Jiuyiba Bowuguan (9.18 Tourism Festival (Yinch- Jian Zhen Memorial Hall Museum; Shenyang), 179 uan), 44 (Yangzhou), 414, 416 , 717–720 International Shaolin Jiaohe (Yarkhoto; Turpan), Jokhang Temple (Dazhao Si; Martial Arts Festival (Song 316–317 Lhasa), 777, 784 Shan), 45 Jiao Shan (Shanhaiguan), 162 Joseph Rock’s former resi- International Travel Maps, 50 Jiaotai Dian (Hall of Union; dence (Luoke Guju Chenli- Internet access/e-mail, 73–75 Beijing), 128 eguan; Yu Hu), 683 (Tie Ta) Jiayin Tang (Tongli), 423 Jowo Rinpoche (Lhasa), Kaifeng, 366 Jiayu Guan, 300–305 784–785 Tai Shan, 372 Jiayu Guan Chenglou (Jiayu Junji Feng, 354 Island of Small Seas (Xiao Guan Fort), 302 Juyongguan, the Great Wall Ying Zhou; Hangzhou), 485 Jiayu Guan Gate (Jiayu at, 148 Itineraries, suggested, 82–85 Guan), 303 Jyekundo (Yushu), 770–774 I-to-i, 69 Jichang Yuan (Wuxi), 420 Jyekundo Gompa (Jiegu Si; Ivan Bazaar (Kashgar), Jidu Jiaotang (Protestant Yushu), 772 333–334 Church; Qingdao), 389 Jyekundo Horse Festival, 44 Jiegu Si (Jyekundo Gompa; Yushu), 772 ade Beauty Peak (Yu Nu J Jietai Si (Temple of the Kaifeng, 362–368 Feng), 512–513 Ordination Platform), 153 Kaifeng Bowuguan (Kaifeng Jade Dragon Bridge (Yulong Jile Si (Temple of Bliss; Museum), 364–365 Qiao), 630 Harbin), 217

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 872872 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Kailash, Mount (Gangdise), nightlife, 658 Lashihai, 686 873 802 outdoor activities, 655–656 Laurus Travel, 70 Kaili, 645 restaurants, 657–658 Lazi (Lhatse), 800 Kaiping, 553–558 shopping, 656 Lei Dou (Hong Kong), 603 Kaiyuan Si (Zhengding), 166 tours, 653 Lei Feng Memorial of Hunan Kangmei Yuanchao Jinian- traveling to, 649, 652–653 (Hunan Lei Feng Jinian- guan (Dandong), 184 (Beijing), 131 guan; Changsha), 746 Karakhoja (Gaochang; Kunming Shi Bowuguan Lei Feng Ta (Lei Feng Pagoda; Turpan), 316 (Kunming City Museum), Hangzhou), 485 Karakul (Black Lake), 338 654 Lei Lutai Guju (Pingyao), 255 Kashgar (Kashi), 270, Kunning Gong (Palace of Le Shan, 713–715 328–337 Earthly Tranquillity; Leye, 10, 641–645 Kashgar Sunday Bazaar Beijing), 128 Leye Geological Museum, (Kashi Xingqitian Da Kuqa (Kuche), 325–328 644 Shichang), 333 Kuqa Bazaar, 326 Lhasa (Lasa), 777–792 Kashi Xingqitian Da Kuqa Grand Mosque (Kuche accommodations, 787–789 Shichang (Kashgar Sunday Da Si), 327 consulates, 783 Bazaar), 333–334 Kuqa River, 326 exploring, 783–786 Kezi’er Qian Fo Dong (Kizil Kurban Bairam (Gu’erbang getting around, 781 Thousand Buddha Caves; Jie), 42 restaurants, 789–790 Kuqa), 327 Kwantung Army headquar- shopping, 786–787 Khotan (Hetian), 340–345 ters, former (Changchun), tours and guides, 781–783 Khotan Old and New Carpet 197 traveling to, 777, 780–781 Store, 343 visa extensions, 783 Kirti Gompa (Langmu Si), Lhatse (Lazi), 800 298–299 Labor Day, 39 Liang Dafo (Hohhot), 236 Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves Labrang Monastery (Labu- Liangshi Zongci (Zhengding), (Kezi’er Qian Fo Dong; leng Si), 296–297 167 Kuqa), 327 Labuleng Si (Labrang Monas- Lianhua Dong (Lotus Flower Kokonor, Lake ( Hu; tery), 296–297 Cave; Luoyang), 359 Xining), 765–766 Ladies’ Market (Hong Kong), Lianhua Feng (Lotus Flower Kong Fu (Confucian Mansion; 599 Peak; Huang Shan), 429 Qufu), 381–382 Lady Yu, tomb for (Qufu), 383 Provincial Museum Kong Lin (Confucian Forest & Cai Xing, 528 (Liaoning Sheng Bowu- Cemetery; Qufu), 382–383 Lama Temple (Yonghe Gong; guan; Shenyang), 178 Kong Miao (Confucius Beijing), 133 Garden (Tangkou), Temple) Langmu Si (Taktsang 556–557 Beijing, 132–133 Lhamo), 298–300 Guju (Hefei), Qufu, 379–380 Language, 807 425 Kongzi Yanjiuyuan (Confu- Language classes, 67–68 Lijiang, 676–686 cius Academy; Qufu), 383 Lantau, 593, 594 Li Jiang (), 622–623 Korean , 22 (Hong Kong), Li Museum of Chinese Kowloon (Hong Kong), 570 593 Ancient Chariots (Linzi accommodations, 574–577 Lantern Festival (Deng Jie; Zhongguo Guche Bowu- bars, 601 Pingyao and Quanzhou), guan; Zibo), 396 Kowloon Park (Hong Kong), 42 (Suzhou), 593 Lanzhou, 288–293 481 Kuaizi (chopsticks), 35 Lao Dingri (Old Tingri), Linggu Si (Nanjing), 405–406 Kuan/Zhai Xiangzi (Wide/ 802–804 Lingxiao Ta (Zhengding), 166 Narrow Lanes; Chengdu), Laohei Shan (Wu Da Lianchi), Ling Yan Jing Qu (Yandang- 701 223 shan), 499 Kuiwen Ge (Worship of Liter- Lao Long Tou (Shanhaiguan), Lingyin Si (; ature Pavilion; Qufu), 379 162 Hangzhou), 485–486 Kumarajiva, 325, 327 Lao Shan, 397–398 Linhai, 506–508 Kumbum (Ta’er Si), 45, 762, Lao She, Former Residence Linhaijiang Southern Great 765, 767 of (Lao She Jinianguan; Wall of China (Linhai), 507 Kunming, 649–661 Beijing), 135–136 Linji Si (Zhengding), 167 accommodations, 656–657 Lao Zi, 16 Linxia, 293–294 consulates, 654 Lasa. See Lhasa getting around, 653

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 873873 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 874 Linzi Zhongguo Guche Lotus Flower Cave (Lianhua Majianlong Cun, 555 Bowuguan (Li Museum of Dong; Luoyang), 359 Malaria, 62–63 Chinese Ancient Chariots; Loulan, 306, 322 Maling Gorge, 647 Zibo), 396 Lu Bi (Qufu), 380 Manasarovar, Lake, 803 Lion Hill (Shizi Shan; Lijiang), Luobulinka (; Manchukuo State Council 680 Lhasa), 785 (Wei Manzhou Guo Literature, 26–27, 32–33 Luo Hu Shangye Cheng Guowuyuan; Changchun), Liu He Ta (Pagoda of the Six (Luo Hu Commercial City; 197 Harmonies; Chengde), 157 ), 561 Manchurians, 177 Liulaogen Dawutai (Liulao- Luomei Lianhua Dong (Lotus Manichean Hall (Moni Dian; gen Theatre; Shenyang), Cave), 644 Zhengding), 165 182–183 Luoyang, 357–362 Mani Hui (Hohhot), 236 Liulichang (Beijing), shop- Luoyang Bowuguan (Luoy- Mani Shi Cheng (Yushu), 772 ping, 141 ang Museum; Luoyang), Mani temple (Maqin), 774 Liu Yuan (Suzhou), 481 360–361 Man Mo Temple (Hong Liyuan Theater (Liyuan Luoyang Festival, 43 Kong), 590 Juchang; Beijing), 144 Lupu Bridge (Lupu Daqiao; Manzhouli, 3, 223–226 Li Yuen Street East & West Shanghai), 475 MAO Livehouse (Beijing), 145 (Hong Kong), 599 Lurol Festival (Tongren), The Mao Museum (Mogan- Lize Qiao Changtu Keyun 45, 768 shan), 495 Zhan (Beijing), 90 Lushun, 187, 191 Maoniu Ping (Yak Meadow), Lobby Lounge (Hong Kong), Lu Xun Park and Memorial 684 601 Hall/Former Residence of Mao Zedong, 249, 494 Long Corridor (Chang Lang; Lu Xun (Lu Xun Gongyuan/ background of, 747 Beijing), 132 Lu Xun Guju; Shanghai), Comrade Mao Zedong’s Longevity Hill (Wanshou 473 Former Residence (Mao Shan; Beijing), 131 Luyou Dujiacun (Traveler’s Zedong Tongzhi Guju; Longevity Museum (Bama Holiday Village), 239 Shao Shan), 746–747 Chang Shou Bo Wu Guan), Lu Zu Dian (Taiyuan), 258 The Mao Museum 634 (Moganshan), 495 Longguang Ta (Dragon Light Mao Zhuxi Jinian Guan Pagoda; Wuxi), 420 Macau, 81, 603–613 (Chairman Mao’s Mauso- Longhua Si (Longhua Tem- accommodations, 606–608 leum; Beijing), 129–130 ple; Shanghai), 472 arriving in, 603–604 Shao Shan Mao Zedong Longjing Wencha (Dragon currency and currency Tongzhi Jinianguan Well Tea Village; Hang- exchange, 60 (Shao Shan Comrade zhou), 486 getting around, 606 Mao Zedong Memorial), Longmen Shiku (Dragon holidays, 41 747 Gate Grottoes; Luoyang), nightlife, 612 statue of, Shenyang, 176 358–360 Portuguese return of, 25 Wang Anting Xiaoxiao Longquan Si (near Taihuai), restaurants, 608–610 Zhanlanguan (Mao 264 sights and attractions, Museum; Chengdu), 703 Longquan Temple (Shuhe), 610–612 Mapingguan, 674 687 visas, 48 Maps, 50 Long Tan Village, 648 visitor information, 604, Maqin (Dawu), 774–775 Long Ting Gongyuan 606 Maritime Museum (Quan- (Dragon Pavilion Park; Macau Tower, 612 zhou), 516–518 Kaifeng), 365 MacLehose Trail (Hong Market Building (Shi Lou; Long Tou Shan Mat Tou Kong), 592 Pingyao), 255 (Yangshuo), 632 Magi Gantry (Amnye Master of the Nets Garden Longwu Si (Rongpo Gompa; Machen), 775 (Suzhou), 481 Tongren), 769 Buddhism, 17 MEDEX Assistance, 51 Longxing Si (Zhengding), Maiji Shan Shiku, 287 Medical insurance, 51 165 Mail, 807 Medical Prescription Cave Longzhou Jie (Dragon Boat Main Lake (Beijing), 134 (Yaofang Dong; Luoyang), Festival; Shidong), 44 Main Mountain (Beijing), 134 360 Lord Bao’s Tomb (Hefei), 425 , statue of (Beijing), Medical requirements for Lotus Cave (Luomei Lianhua 133 entry, 49 Dong), 644 Maitreya Buddha (Lhasa), MedjetAssist, 63 784

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 874874 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre Moon Mountain (Yueliang Nanjing Datusha Jinianguan 875 (Mei Lanfang Da Ju Yuan; Shan), 629 (Memorial to the Victims of Beijing), 144 Mountain Flattening Hall the Nanjing Massacre), 406 Mei Lanfang Guju (Beijing), (Ping Shan Tang; Yang- Nan Long Gu Zai, 649 138 zhou), 416 Nan Men Cheng Huang Miao Meiren Song Senlin (Sylvan Mountain Resort for Escap- (Dali), 665–666 Pine Forest), 210 ing the Heat (Bishu Shan- Nanping, 434 Memorial Hall of the War to zhuang; Chengde), Nan Putuo Si (Xiamen), 531 Resist U.S. Aggression and 154, 156–157 Nan Shan Si (near Taihuai), Aid (Dandong), Mu Fu (Mu’s Residence; 264 184–185 Lijiang), 680 Nan Tian Men (South Gate of Mengjiangnu Miao (Shanhai- Mu Ling, 153 Heaven; Tai Shan), 375–376 guan), 162–163 Muou Bowuguan (Puppet Nan Xi Gong Yuan (Nan Xi (Wu Men; Museum; Quanzhou), 519 Park; Guilin), 619–620 Beijing), 127 Museum of Ancient Architec- Nan Xing Li, 556 Meteorite Museum (Yunshi ture (Gudai Jianzhu Bowu- Nanyan Gong (Southern Cliff Bowuguan; Jilin), 204 guan; Beijing), 136 Palace; Wudang Shan), 743 The Miao, 646 Museum of Macau, 611 Nan Yue Da Miao, 750–751 Miao New Year Festival, 46 Museum of Naxi Dongba Cul- Nan Yue Heng Shan, 750–751 Mid-Autumn Festival ture (Dongba Wenhua National Aquatics Center (Tuanyuan Jie), 45 Bowuguan; Lijiang), 680 (Beijing), 134 Middle Gate of Heaven Museum of Tea Ware (Hong National Centre for the Per- (Zhong Tian Men; Tai Shan), Kong), 592 forming Arts (Guojia Da 374, 375 Museums, best, 6 Juyuan; Beijing), 130 Milarepa Tower (Hezuo), 294 Music, 34 National Culture and Arts , 19–20 Mustagh Ata, 338 Center (Tashkurgan), 339 Ming Gu Gong (Nanjing), , the Great Wall at, National Day, 39 402–403 148 National Indoor Stadium Mingsha Shan (Singing Sand Myths and Mountains, 68 (Beijing), 134 Mountains), 308 The (Shi San (Guojia Bowuguan; Bei- Ling), 150–153 Naadam (Hohhot), 236 jing), 136 Ming Xiao Ling (Ming Filial Naadam (), 45 The Nature Conservancy’s Tomb; Nanjing), 405 Naigu Shilin Black Pine Stone Lijiang Visitor Center, 681 Minnan Jian Zhu Da Guan Forest, 661 Navy Museum (Haijun Bowu- Yuan (Cai Family Resi- Naiqiong Si (Nechung Mon- guan; Qingdao), 389 dence; Quanzhou), 518 astery; Lhasa), 784 The Naxi, 678 Minsk World (Mingsike Najiahu Qingzhensi (Na Fam- Naxi Guyue Hui (Naxi Music Hangmu Shijie; Shenzhen), ily Mosque; Yinchuan), 247 Academy; Lijiang), 682 560–561 Lake, 792 Nazerbik (Karakul), 338 Moganshan, 493–497 Nan Cheng Men (South City Nechung Monastery (Naiq- Mogao Shiku (), Gate; Dali), 665 iong Si; Lhasa), 784 308–309 Nanerdao Jie (Manzhouli), Ned Kelly’s Last Stand (Hong Money & costs, 59–61 224–225 Kong), 601 Mongol Global Tour Co., 68 Nanjing, 398–412 Neimenggu Bowuguan Moni Dian (Manichean Hall; accommodations, 407–410 (Inner Mongolia Museum; Zhengding), 165 exploring, 402–406 Hohhot), 237 Monkey Mountain (Ho Shan), getting around, 399 Neizhai Men (Gate to the 640 Internet access, 402 Inner Apartments; Qufu), Monkey’s Tale Theatre massacre (1937), 407 382 (Lantau), 594 nightlife, 412 Nelles Verlag, 50 Monlam Festival (), 42, restaurants, 410–412 Newspapers and magazines, 296 shopping, 407 807 Monument to the February 7 tours, 399 Village (Lantau), Workers’ Uprising (Erqi Ta; traveling to, 398–399 594 Zhengzhou), 350 visitor information, 399 Niao Dao (Bird Island), 765 Monument to the People’s Nanjing Bowuguan (Nanjing Nie Er Zhi Mu (Kunming), 660 Heroes (Renmin Yingxiong Museum), 406 Nine Dragon Screen (Jiulong Jinian Bei; Beijing), 129 Bi; Beijing), 128

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 875875 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 876 Nine Dragon Wall (Jiulong Bi; Ordaisnki Mosque (Aoday- Pelkhor Choede (Baiju Si; Datong), 230 ixike Qingzhensi; Kashgar), Gyantse), 797 9.18 Museum (Jiuyiba Bowu- 334 Peoples’ Park (Bama), 634 guan; Shenyang), 179 Oriental Pearl TV Tower Peregrine Adventures, 71 Ningshou Gong Huayuan (Dongfang Mingzhu Dian- Phoenix Cave (Fengyan (Beijing), 128–129 shi Ta; Shanghai), 475 Dong; near Dali), 669 Museum (Yinchuan), Oriental Plaza (Dongfang Phoenix Hill (Fenghuang 246 Guangchang; Beijing), 143 Shan; Yan’an), 251 Niu Jie Qingzhensi (Ox Street Orient Royal Cruises, 732 Ping Shan Tang (Mountain Mosque; Beijing), 133 The Outer Court (Beijing), Flattening Hall; Yangzhou), Norbulingka (Luobulinka; 127–129 416 Lhasa), 785 Ox Street Mosque (Niu Jie Pingyao, 10, 253–257 The Northeast, 78, 80, Qingzhensi; Beijing), 133 Piying, 283 171–226 The Place (Shimao Tianjie; , crossing the Beijing), 143 border into, 184 Pacific Delight Tours, 70–71 Planning your trip, 38–77 North Peak (Bei Feng), 285 Pagoda of the Six Harmonies accommodations, 75–77 North Sea (Bei Hai; Beijing), (Liu He Ta; Chengde), 157 entry requirements and 134 Painting, 27 customs, 46–49 Number One Bathing Beach Pak Tai Temple (Cheung getting around, 53–58 (Diyi Haishui Yuchang; Chau), 594–595 health concerns, 61–64 Qingdao), 390–391 Palace of Earthly Tranquillity Internet access/e-mail, Number Six Bathing Beach (Kunning Gong; Beijing), 73–75 (Diliu Haishui Yuchang; 128 money and costs, 59–61 Qingdao), 390 Palace of Heavenly Purity safety concerns, 64–65 Number Two Bathing Beach (Qianqing Gong; Beijing), special interest trips and (Di’er Haishui Yuchang; 128 escorted general interest Qingdao), 391 Palace of Supreme Harmony tours, 66–71 Nuoyu, 685 (Taihe Gong; Wudang specialized travel Nuren Jie (Girl Street; Shan), 743 resources, 65–66 Beijing), 143 Palace of Ten Thousand telephones and cell- Buddhas (Wanfo Dian; phones, 71–73 Pingyao), 255 traveling to China, 51–53 Ohel Moshe Synagogue Palden Lhamo (Lhasa), 784 visitor information and (Moxi Huitang; Shanghai), Panchen Lama, 775, 794 maps, 50 473 Panda Research Base/Giant when to go, 38–41 Old Man Rock (Shi Lao Ren; Panda Breeding Center Police, 808 Qingdao), 391 (Chengdu), 704 Poly Theater (Baoli Dasha Old (Yuan Panda Tours (Beijing), 122 Guoji Juyuan; Beijing), 146 Ming Yuan; Beijing), 135 Panjiayuan Antique (Panjia- Poshui Jie (Water-Splashing Old Tingri (Lao Dingri), yuan Jiuhuo Shichang; Festival), 43 802–804 Beijing), 142 Po Ta (Po Pagoda; Kaifeng), Scripture Chamber Pan Men (Pan Gate; Suzhou), 365 (Gucheng Zangjing Tang; 482 Potala Palace (Budala Gong; Xianggelila), 691 Passports, 46, 807–808 Lhasa), 777, 785–786 (Bei- Pavilion of Great Benevo- Potala Temple (Putuozon- jing), 134 lence (Zhengding), 166 gcheng Zhi Miao; (Beijing), Pavilion of Literary Delight Chengde), 157–158 133–134 (Wenjin Ge; Chengde), 157 Pottery Culture Exhibition (Aolinpike Pavilion of Ten Kings (Shi (Jingde Zhen), 537–538 Gongyuan; Beijing), Wang Ting; Shenyang), 178 Poyue, 10, 635 133–134 Pavilion of the Eight Trigrams Precious Clouds Pavilion 108 Dagobas (Qingtong Xia (Bagua Ting; Chengdu), (Baoyun Ge; Beijing), Yibailingba Ta; Yinchuan), 701–702 131–132 247 Peace Hotel (Heping Fandian; Presidential Cruises, 732–733 Opal (Wupa’er), 337 Shanghai), 475 Presidential Palace (Zong- Opposing Pines Pavilion (Dui Peace Hotel Old Jazz Bar tong Fu; Nanjing), 404 Song Ting; Tai Shan), 375 (Shanghai), 479 Prince Gong’s Mansion (Gong Ordaisnki Lu (Kashgar), 332 Pearl Market (Hongqiao Wangfu Huayuan; Beijing), Market; Beijing), 142 136, 138

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 876876 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Propaganda (Hong Kong), Qingdao, 385–398 877 600–601 Qingdao International Beer R. Crusoe & Son, 71 Provincial Museum (Sheng Festival, 45 Rainbow Bridge (Hongqiao; Bowuguan; Lanzhou), 291 Qingdao Pijiu Cheng, 391 Fenghuang Gucheng), 756 Puhading Yuan (Yangzhou), Qingdao Yingbinguan (Qing- Rebkong (Tongren), 768–770 417 dao Welcome Guest Red Chamber (Hong Lou; Pule Si (Temple of Universal House), 389–390 Xiamen), 529 Joy; Chengde), 158 Qing Dong Ling (Eastern Red Gate Palace (Hong Men Puning Si (Temple of Univer- Qing Tombs), 151–152 Gong; Tai Shan), 375 sal Peace; Chengde), 158 , 20 Regional Museum (Qu Bowu- Puppet Museum (Quanzhou), Qinghai, 758 guan; Ürümqi), 322 519 Qinghai Hu (Lake Kokonor; Regions in brief, 78–82 Puppets, 283 Xining), 765–766 Religion, 16 Puppet shows, Beijing, 145 Qinghai Mountaineering Remin Dong Lu (Kashgar), Purple Gold Mountain (Zijin Association, 42, 45, 762, 332–333 Shan; Nanjing), 405 774, 775 Renmin Guangchang Purple Mist Palace (Zixiao Qinghai Sheng Bowuguan (Dalian), 190 Gong; Wudang Shan), 743 (Qinghai Province Museum; Renmin Yingxiong Jinian Bei Pusa Dian (Bodhisattva Pal- Xining), 765 (Monument to the People’s ace; Pingyao), 256 Qingliang Ting (Moganshan), Heroes; Beijing), 129 Putuozongcheng Zhi Miao 495–496 Renshou Dian (Hall of Benev- (Potala Temple; Chengde), Qinglong Bridge (Shuhe), olence and Longevity; 157–158 687 Beijing), 132 Puyou Si (Chengde), 158 Qingming Shanghe Yuan Respiratory illnesses, 62 Puzhao Si (Temple of Univer- (Kaifeng), 365 Retreat and Reflection Gar- sal Light; Tai Shan), 376 Qingpu (Chimpu den (Tuisi Yuan; Tongli), Caves), 792 423 Qingtong Xia Yibailingba Ta Revolutionary Memorial Hall/Museum (Geming Jini- apqal, 342 (108 Dagobas; Yinchuan), Q anguan; Yan’an), 251 Qapqal Xibo Autonomous 247 Riguan Feng (Sunrise Watch- County (Chab u Cha’er Qing Xi Ling (Western Qing ing Peak; Tai Shan), 376 Xian), 342 Tombs), 152–153 Riguang Yan (Sunlight Rock), Qian Fo Dian (Thousand Bud- Qingyang Gong (Green Ram 529 dha Hall; Shaolin Si), 355 Monastery; Chengdu), Rikaze (Shigatse), 793–796 Qiankou, 436 701–702 Ri Sheng Chang (Pingyao), Qian Men (Beijing), 130 Qingzhen Da Si (Great 255 accommodations near, Mosque; Hohhot), 237 Ritz Tours, 71 96–97, 102–103 Qinhua Rijun Diqisanyao Rize Jingqu, 718 Qianqing Gong (Palace of Budui Jiuzhi (Unit 731 Rongpo Gompa (Longwu Si; Heavenly Purity; Beijing), Museum; Harbin), 217–218 Tongren), 769 128 Qinian Dian (Hall of Prayer Round City (Tuan Cheng; Qianqing Men (Gate of Heav- for Good Harvests; Bei- Beijing), 134 enly Purity; Beijing), 128 jing), 131 Rou Yuan Men (Jiayu Guan), Qian Shan, 179–180 Qin Shi Huang, 17, 278 303 Qiantang Lou (Qufu), 382 Qiongzhu Si (Bamboo Tem- Rozi Heyt (Rouzi Jie or Qiao Jia Dayuan (Pingyao), ple; Kunming), 658 Kaizhai Jie), 46 255–256 Qiulin Baihuo (Churin Ruiguang Ta (Suzhou), 482 Qijiuba Gongchang (Factory Department Store; Harbin), Ruishi Lou (Xiangang), 556 798; Beijing), 135 222 Russia, crossing the border Qin Bingmayong Bowuguan Quanzhou, 515–522 into, 184 (Terra-Cotta Warriors), 271, Quanzhou Museum, 518 Russian Matryoshka Dolls 274, 278 Quanzhou Friendship Plaza (Eluosi Taowa Qin Cheng, 286 Museum, 518 Guangchang; Manzhouli), , 17, 277 Qu Bowuguan (Regional 224 Qingcheng Shan, 715, 716 Museum; Ürümqi), 322 Russian Street (Eluosi Fengq- Qingchui Feng (Hammer Qufu, 378–385 ing Jie; Dalian), 190 Rock; Chengde), 158

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 877877 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 878 Serdong Chenmo (Da Jinwa Shanghai Urban Planning Safety concerns, 64–65 Dian; Xining), 764 Exhibition Centre (Shang- Saima Chang Menggu Dahui Serdung Lhakang (Tsongka- hai Chengshi Guihua Zhan- Gong (Hohhot), 243 pa’s Reliquary; near Lhasa), shiguan), 474 St. Paul’s Church (Macau), 791 Shanghai World Financial 610–611 Sertri Gompa (Langmu Si), Center (Shanghai Huanqiu Dawa Festival (Tibet), 298–299 Jinrong Zhongxin), 44, 765, 781, 802 798 Photo (Beijing), 135 475–476 Sakya (Sajia), 798–799 798 Space (Beijing), 135 Shangqing Gong (Temple of Sakya Monastery (Sajia Si), Seventeen-Arch Bridge (Shiqi Highest Clarity; Qingcheng 799 Kong Qiao; Beijing), 132 Shan), 717 Sakyamuni Buddha (Dazu), Sexually transmitted dis- Shangri-La, 689 728 eases, 63 Shang Wutun, 769 Sam Tung Uk Museum (Hong Shamian Island, 546–547 Shanhaiguan, 160–163 Kong), 590 , 26 Shanhua Si (Datong), 230 Samye Monastery (Sangye Si; Shanghai, 80, 437–487 Shanjuan Dong (), near Tsetang), 791 accommodations, 445–459 422–423 Samye Utse (near Tsetang), arriving in, 438–439 Shanshangan Huiguan 792 banks, currency exchange (Kaifeng), 365–366 San Bao Shuidui (Jingde and ATMs, 443 Shanshui Yuan Park Zhen), 538 consulates, 443–444 (Yangshuo), 625 Sangke, 297 doctors and dentists, 443 Grand Opera House Sanmenhai Water Caves exploring, 466–477 (Shanxi Gewu Da Xiyuan; (Fengshan), 639–640 getting around, 441–443 Xi’an), 283 San Men Li, 553 Internet access, 444 Shanxi Lishi Bowuguan Sanqing Ge (Kunming), 660 layout of, 440 (Shanxi History Museum; San Shan Dao, 420 maps and books, 444 Xi’an), 277 San Sheng Dian (Hall of neighborhoods in brief, Shanxi Museum (Shanxi Three Sages; Datong), 230 441 Bowuguan; Taiyuan), Sansheng Palace (Shuhe), nightlife, 478–479 259–260 687 pharmacies, 444 Shanzi Ya (Tai Shan), 376 San Tan Yin Yue (Hangzhou), post office, 444 Shao Hao Ling (Tomb of the 485 restaurants, 459–466 emperor Shao Hao; Qufu), San Ta Si Gongyuan (Three shopping, 477–478 383–384 Park; Dali), 665 taxes, 444–445 Shaolin, 354 Sanxia Bowuguan (Three tours, 476–477 Shaolin Si (Shaolin Monas- Gorges Museum; Chongq- visa extensions, 445 tery; Song Shan), 354–355 ing), 724 visitor information, 440 Shaolin Si Tagou Wushu Sanxing Dui Bowuguan Shanghai Art Museum Xuexiao (Shaolin Monas- (Sanxingdui Museum; (Shanghai Meishuguan), tery Wushu Institute at Chengdu), 702 473 Tagou), 355 Sanyue Jie (Third Month Fes- Shanghai Botanical Gardens Shaolin Wushu Guan (Martial tival), 43, 664 (Shanghai Zhiwuyuan), Arts Training Center; Scams, 64 472–473 Shaolin Si), 355 Sea of Stone (Shi Harbour Shanghai Bowuguan (Shang- Shao Shan, 746–747 Island; Wu Da Lianchi), 223 hai Museum), 467, 471 Shao Shan Mao Zedong Seasons, 39 Shanghai Huangpu River Tongzhi Jinianguan (Shao Sea Treasure Pagoda/North Cruise Company (Shanghai Shan Comrade Mao Pagoda (Haibao Ta/Bei Ta; Pujiang Youlan), 471 Zedong Memorial), 747 Yinchuan), 247 Shanghai Municipal History Shaoshi Shan, 354–355 Second Spring Under Heaven Museum (Shanghai Shi Shaxi, 672–675 (Tianxia Di’er Quan; Wuxi), Lishi Bowuguan), 473 Shen Dao (Spirit Way), 150 420 of Arts Sheng Bowuguan (Provincial Sela Si (Sera Monastery; and Crafts (Shanghai Gon- Museum; Lanzhou), 291 Lhasa), 786 gyi Meishu Yanjiusuo Jiu- Shengfeng Lou (Jinjiangli), Sengeshong Yagotsang (near gongyipin Xiufu Bu), 556 Tongren), 769 473–474 Shengmu Dian (Hall of Senior travel, 66 Shanghai Tang (Hong Kong), the Holy Mother; near Sera Monastery (Sela Si; 598 Taiyuan), 260 Lhasa), 786

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 878878 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Sheng Suofeiya Jiaotang Shou Xi Hu (Slender West Songxian Qiao Yishu Cheng 879 (Church of St. Sophia; Lake), 413–414 (Songshan Bridge Art City; Harbin), 216 Shuanglin Si (Pingyao), 256 Chengdu), 701 Shengya Haiyang Shijie & Shuhe, 686–688 Songyang Suodao, 354 Jidi Shijie (Sun Asia Ocean Shuishi Ying, 191 Songyue Ta (Songyue World & Polar World; Shuzheng Jingqu, 718 Pagoda; near Dengfeng), Dalian), 192 Siberian Tiger Park (Dongbei 356 Shenwu Men (Gate of Martial Hu Linyuan; Harbin), Songyue Temple Pagoda, Spirit; Beijing), 128 216–217 354 Shenyang, 172–183 Daxue Bowuguan Songzanlin Si (Ganden Sumt- Shenyang Financial Museum (Sichuan University seling Gompa; Xianggelila), (Shenyang Jinrong Bowu- Museum; Chengdu), 703 691 guan; Shenyang), 179 Sichuan opera (Chengdu), 709 Soong Ching-ling, Former Shenzhen, 558–562 Sidalin Gongyuan (Stalin Residence of (Song Qin- She Xian, 435 Park; Harbin), 216 gling Guju; Beijing, 138 Shibaoshan, 674 Signal Hill Park (Xinhao Shan Soong Ching-ling’s Former Shi Bao Zhai (Stone Treasure Gongyuan; Qingdao), 391 Residence (Song Qingling Fortress), 733–734 Silk and Mulberry Research Guju; Shanghai), 474 Shiba Pan (Eighteen Bends; Center (Si Sang Yanjiusuo; Sorrow of Ten Thousand Ste- Tai Shan), 375 Khotan), 344 lae (Wanrenchou Jubei; Shicha Hai (Beijing). See The Silk Market (Xiushui Qufu), 384 Back Lakes Fuzhuang Shichang; Bei- Sost, 338 Shidiwei Jiangjun Jiuju jing), 142 Source of Dharma Temple (Stilwell Museum/Former The Silk Routes, 80, 268–345 (Fayuan Si; Beijing), 132 Residence of General Silver Cave (Yinzi Yan; South Bund Fabric Market Stilwell; Chongqing), 724 Yangshuo), 629 (Shanghai), 478 Shigatse (Rikaze), 793–796 Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding The southeast, 81, 488–562 Shi Hai (Sea of Stone; Wu Da Qiao; Beijing), 140 Southern Cliff Palace (Nan- Lianchi), 223 , 149 yan Gong; Wudang Shan), Shijiazhuang, 163–170 Singing Sand Mountains 743 Shiku Dong (Stone Room (Mingsha Shan), 308 South Gate of Heaven Cave; Luoyang), 360 Sino-Russian border crossing (Nan Tian Men; Tai Shan), Shi Lao Ren (Old Man Rock; (Guo Men; Manzhouli), 224 375–376 Qingdao), 391 Si Sang Yanjiusuo (Silk and The southwest, 81, 614–693 Shi Lin (), Mulberry Research Center; Special events and festivals, 660–661 Khotan), 344 best, 9 Shi Lou (Market Building; Sisters’ Meal Festival (Zimei- Spiritual Rocks (Yandang- Pingyao), 255 Jie), 43 shan), 499 Shimao Tianjie (The Place; SITA World Tours, 71 Spring Festival (Chun Jie; Beijing), 143 Six Dynasties museum (Nan- Chinese New Year), 39, 42 Shin Kong Place (Xin Guang jing), 404 Stalin Park (Sidalin Tiandi; Beijing), 143 Slender (Shou Xi Gongyuan; Harbin), 216 Shipton’s Arch (Tushuk Tash; Hu), 413–414 Stanley Market (Hong Kong), near Kashgar), 337 Smoking, 808 595, 599 Shiqi Kong Qiao (Seventeen- Solitary Island (Hangzhou), The Star Live (Beijing), 145 Arch Bridge; Beijing), 132 484 without Words (Wuzi Shiquan He (Ali), 331 Songbalin (Hohhot), 236 Bei; Tai Shan), 376 Shi Wang Ting (Pavilion of Songdu Yujie (Imperial Street Stilwell Museum/Former Res- Ten Kings; Shenyang), 178 of the ; Kai- idence of General Stilwell Shixiang Lu (Nanjing), 405 feng), 365, 366 (Shidiwei Jiangjun Jiuju; Shizhong Temple (Shaxi), 674 Song dynasty, 18 Chongqing), 724 Shizi Lin Yuan (Suzhou), 481 Songjing Da Fahui (Hohhot), Stomach upsets, 62 Shizi Shan (Lion Hill; Lijiang), 236 Stone Lotus Temple (Shuhe), 680 Song Meiling’s Villa (Nan- 687 Shopping jing), 406 Stone Sutra Valley (Jingshi best buys, 11–12 Song Shan, 353, 354 Yu; Tai Shan), 375 tours, 69 Song Shan Diaoqiao, 354 Stone Treasure Fortress (Shi Shoudu Jichang (Capital Air- Song Shan Shaolin Suodao, Bao Zhai), 733–734 ; Beijing), 88 354 Subashi Gucheng (Kuqa), 327

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 879879 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 880 Su Causeway (Su Di; Hang- Taipa, 612–613 Temple of Happiness and zhou), 485 Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Longevity at Mount Sum- Sugong Ta or Emin Ta (Sug- 402 eru (Xumifushou Miao; ong Minaret; Turpan), 317 , 402–403 Chengde), 157 Sui dynasty, 18 Taiping Tianguo Lishi Bowu- (Tian Tan; Summer Palace (Yihe Yuan; guan (Taiping Heavenly Beijing), 130–131 Beijing), 131–132 Kingdom Historical Temple of Highest Clarity Sun Asia Ocean World & Museum; Nanjing), 406 (Shangqing Gong), 717 Polar World (Shengya Hai- Taiqing Gong (Lao Shan), 398 Temple of Princess yang Shijie & Jidi Shijie; Tai Shan (Great Mountain), Wencheng (Wencheng Dalian), 192 371–378 Gongzhu Miao; Yushu), 772 Sunday Market, Xingqitian Taishi Shan, 354, 356 Temple of Southern Medita- Dashichang (Khotan), 341 Taiyuan, 257–262 tion (Nanchan Si; between Sun exposure, 63 Taklamakan Desert, 268 Wutai Shan and Taiyuan), Sunlight Rock (Riguang Yan), Takten Podrang (Lhasa), 785 265 529–530 Taktsang Lhamo (Langmu Temple of the Eight Immor- Sunrise Watching Peak Si), 298–300 tals (Ba Xian An; Xi’an), 275 (Riguan Feng; Tai Shan), Ta Lin (Forest of Stupas; Temple of the Ordination 376 Shaolin Si), 355 Platform (Jietai Si), 153 Sun Yat-sen, 21 , 18, 26 Temple of the Pool and Wild Former Residence (Sun Tang Dynasty (Tang Yue Mulberry (Tanzhe Si), 153 Zhongshan Guju; Shang- Gong; show, Xi’an), 283 Temple of the Princess of the hai), 474 Tangyue Qun Azure Clouds (Bixia Ci; Tai Zhongshan Ling (Nanjing), (Tangyue Memorial Arches; Shan), 376 405 Tunxi), 435 Temple of Universal Joy (Pule Sun Yat-sen Square (Zhong- Tanhai Rock (Tai Shan), 376 Si; Chengde), 158 shan Guangchang; Tanzhe Si (Temple of the Pool Temple of Universal Light Shenyang), 176 and Wild Mulberry), 153 (Puzhao Si; Tai Shan), 376 Suoxiyu Natural Reserve, 754 The , 16 Temple of Universal Peace Sustainable tourism, 67 Taoci Wenhua Bolanqu (Puning Si; Chengde), 158 Sutra Library (Taihuai), 264 (Jingde Zhen), 537–538 Temples, best, 7–8 Suyouhua Zhanlanguan (But- Taoism, 16 Temple Street Night Market ter Sculpture Exhibition; Tashilhunpo Monastery (Hong Kong), 599 Xining), 764 (Zhashilunbu Si; Shigatse), Temple to Confucius (Wen Suzhou, 480–483 793 Miao) Suzhou Museum, 482 Tashkurgan (Tashikuergan), Ten Thousand Buddha Cave Suzhou Silk Museum, 482 338–340 (Wan Fo Dong; Luoyang), Swain Tours, 71 Tashkurgan Fort, 339 359 Sword Forging Pool (Mogan- Tauck World Discovery, 71 Teresa Coleman Fine Arts shan), 495 Taxes, 808 (Hong Kong), 597 Sylvan Pine Forest (Meiren Taxis, 57–58 Terra-Cotta Warriors (Qin Song Senlin), 210 Tayuan Si (Taihuai), 264 Bingmayong Bowuguan), Tea, 37 271, 274, 278 Tea Horse Museum (Shuhe), Thangka Wall (Xia He), 296 Tai’an, 371–378 687 Third Month Festival (Sanyue Tai chi, Hong Kong, 592 Teahouse theater, Beijing, Jie), 664 Taihe Dian (Hall of Supreme 145 Thousand-Arm Avalokites- Harmony; Beijing), Telephones, 71–73 vara (Dazu), 729 127–128 Temperatures, average, 40 Three Binyang Caves (Bin- Taihe Gong (Palace of Temple of A-Ma (Macau), 612 yang San Dong; Luoyang), Supreme Harmony; Temple of Bliss (Jile Si; Har- 359 Wudang Shan), 743 bin), 217 Three Gorges cruises, Taihe Men (Gate of Supreme Temple of Buddha’s Light 731–734 Harmony; Beijing), 127 (Foguang Si), 265 Three Gorges , 30, Tai Hu (), 419, 420 Temple of Distant Peace 730–735 Taihuai Zhen (Taihuai Vil- (Anyuan Miao; Chengde), lage), 262–266 158 (Sanxia Bowuguan; Taihua Si (Kunming), 660 Temple of Great Goodwill (Da Chongqing), 724 Tai Ling, 152 Ci’en Si; Xi’an), 276–277 Three Kingdoms, 18 Tai Ling Fei Yuan Qin, 153

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 880880 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Three Pagodas Park (San Ta Tibetan Mountaineering Tsim Sha Tsui (Hong Kong), 881 Si Gongyuan; Dali), 665 Association, 783 570 Three Pools Mirroring the Tibet Museum (Xizang Bowu- shopping, 595 Moon (Hangzhou), 485 guan; Lhasa), 786 Tsim Sha Tsui East (Hong Three Teachings, 16 Tibet Travel, 42 Kong), 570 Tian’an Men (Gate of Heav- Tibet Travel Permit (TTP), Tsingtao beer factory (Qing- enly Peace; Beijing), 127 689, 760, 780 dao), 390 Tian’an Men Square (Tian’an Ticket9588, 74 Tsongkapa, 765 Men Guangchang; Beijing), Tie Ta (Iron Pagoda) Tsongkapa’s Birthday 129–130 Kaifeng, 366 (Tibet), 45 protest of 1989, 23, 25 Tai Shan, 372 Tsongkapa’s Reliquary Tian Chi (Heavenly Lake) Tiger Hill (Hu Qiu Shan; (Serdung Lhakang; near Changbai Shan, 208, 210, Suzhou), 481 Lhasa), 791 212 (Hutiao Tuan Cheng (Round City; Ürümqi, 325 Xia), 684–685 Beijing), 134 Tiandu Feng, 428 Tiger Leaping Stone (Hutiao Tuanyuan Jie (Mid-Autumn Tiangong Louge (Celestial Shi), 685 Festival), 45 Palace Pavilion; Datong), Tiger Mountain Great Wall Tuisi Yuan (Retreat and 230 (Hushan Changcheng), 186 Reflection Garden; Tongli), Tianhuang Dian (Hall of Time zone, 809 423 Heavenly Gifts; Tai Shan), Tipping, 809 Tulufan Bowuguan (Turpan), 372 Tobacco Alley (Yandai Xiejie; 314 Tian Huang Ping Hydro Elec- Beijing), 140 Tunxi, 431–436 tric Facility (Anji), 492 Tomb of Kong Shangren Turning Wheel Storage Hall Tian Jie (Heavenly Lane; Tai (Qufu), 383 (Zhuanlun Cang Dian; Shan), 376 Tomb of Mohammed Kash- Zhengding), 165–166 Tian Jing (Heaven’s Well), 285 gari (near Kashgar), 337 Turpan (Tulufan), 313–319 Tianmen Shan, 754 Tomb of the Fragrant Concu- Turtle Head Isle (Yuantou- Tianning Si (Zhengding), 166 bine (Xiangfei Mu; Kash- zhu; Tai Hu), 420 Tian Qiao (Heavenly Bridge), gar), 333 Tushuk Tash (Shipton’s Arch; 149 Tomb-Sweeping Festival near Kashgar), 337 (the Heavenly (Qingming), 43 Tuyoq, 317 Mountains), 270 Tong Ben Ma (Flying Horse; 203-Meter Mountain (Erling- Tianshi Dong (Celestial Mas- Lanzhou), 291 san Gaodi), 191 ter Cave; Qingcheng Shan), Tong Dian (Bronze Hall; 716–717 Taihuai), 264 , 286–288 Tongli, 423 Underground Forest (Dixia Tian Tan (Temple of Heaven; Tongren (Rebkong), 768–770 Senlin), 210 Beijing), 130–131 Tong Ting (Tai Shan), 372 Underground Palace (Ding Tian Wang Dian (Hall of Traffic hazards, 64 Ling), 150–151 Celestial Kings; Wutai Train travel, 53, 54–56 Unit 731 Museum (Qinhua Shan), 264 Tibet, 782 Rijun Diqisanyao Budui Tianwang Dian (Pingyao), Travel Assistance Interna- Jiuzhi; Harbin), 217–218 256 tional, 51 University holidays, 39 Tianxia Di’er Quan (Second Traveler’s checks, 60–61 Ürümqi (Wulumuqi), Spring Under Heaven; Travelex Insurance 319–325 Wuxi), 420 Services, 51 Tianxia Diyi Guan (Shanhai- Travel Guard International, 51 guan), 162 Travel Health Online, 62 Temple (Yushu), Tianyou Shan, 512 Travel insurance, 50–51 772–773 Tianzhu Jiaotang (Catholic Travel Insured Interna- Victoria Cruises, 733 Church; Jilin), 204 tional, 51 Victoria Peak, 588–589 Tianzhu Jiaotang (Catholic TravelSafe, 51 Viking River Cruises, 733 Church; Qingdao), 390 Travel warnings, 74 The Village at Tianzi Shan Natural Reserve, Trip-cancellation insurance, 51 (Beijing), 143 753 True Arts & Curios (Hong Visas, 46–48 Tibetan Autonomous Region Kong), 597 Visitor information, 50, (TAR), 14, 81–82, 758–805 Tsaidam Basin, 776 809–810 Volunteer and working trips, 69

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 881881 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 882 Wei Manzhou Guo West Station (Xi Ke Zhan; Wai Ba Miao (Eight Outer Guowuyuan (Manchukuo Beijing), 90 Temples; Chengde), 157 State Council; Changchun), (Baiyun Walking with Buddha 197 Guan; Beijing), 132 (Lantau), 594 Welcoming Guest Pine White Dagoba (Bai Ta; Walnut Grove (Hetao Yuan), (Yingke Song; Tai Shan), Beijing), 134 685 375 White Dagoba (Bai Ta; Wanfo Dian (Palace of Ten Well of the Pearl Concubine Yangzhou), 414 Thousand Buddhas; Ping- (Zhenfei Jing; Beijing), 129 (Baima yao), 255 Wen-chang Pavilion (Jiayu Si; Luoyang), 360 Wan Fo Dong (Ten Thousand Guan), 302 White Poplar Gully (Baiyang Buddha Cave; Luoyang), Wencheng Gongzhu Miao Gou), 325 359 (Temple of Princess White Water Terraces Wang Anting Xiaoxiao Zhan- Wencheng; Yushu), 772 (Baishui Tai), 692–693 languan (Mao Museum; Wenhai, 686 Wi-Fi access, 73 Chengdu), 703 Wenhua Guangchang (Cul- Wikitravel.org, 74 Wangcheng Gongyuan ture Square; Changchun), Wild China, 68 (Luoyang), 361 197 Wild Duck Island (Beijing), Wang Family Courtyard Wenhua Xiang (Kunming), 138 (Wang Jia Dayuan; Ping- 655 Wine trips, 68 yao), 256 Wenjin Ge (Pavilion of Liter- Wing Tei (Hong Kong), 597 Wangfeng Lake, 648–649 ary Delight; Chengde), 157 Women travelers, 64, 66 Dajie (Beijing) Wen Miao (Confucian Temple) Wong Tai Sin (Hong Kong), restaurants, 112–113 Harbin, 218 590–591 shopping, 141 Jilin, 204 World (Shanghai), Wang Jia Dayuan (Shanhai- Shanghai, 472 476 guan), 163 Tai Shan, 376 World Health Organization, 61 Wangjiaping Geming Jiuzhi Taiyuan, 258–259 World of Tsingtao Beer (Former Revolutionary Wenquan Yu (Changbai (Qingdao), 390 Headquarters at Wangjiap- Shan), 210 Worldwide Assistance ing; Yan’an), 251 Wenshu Dian (Wenshu Hall; Services, 51 Wang Shi Xiao Yuan (Yang- Shaolin Si), 355 Worship of Literature Pavil- zhou), 414 Wenshu Yuan (Chengdu), ion (Kuiwen Ge; Qufu), 379 Wang Shi Yuan (Suzhou), 481 703–704 Wu Da Lianchi, 222–223 Wang Tian Shun Bakery Wenzhou, 503–506 Wudang Shan, 742–743 (Linhai), 507 Western Axis (Beijing), 128 Wuhan, 735–742 Wangu Lou (Lijiang), 680 (Xi Shan; Kun- (), Wanli Changcheng Diyi Dun ming), 659–660 751–756 (First Beacon Tower; Jiayu Western Journey Festival Wu Long Shan (Five Dragon Guan), 303 (Xiqian Jie), 44 Mountain), 185–186 Wanrenchou Jubei (Sorrow Western Mansions (Xiyang Wulumuqi (Ürümqi), 319–325 of Ten Thousand Stelae; Lou; Beijing), 135 Wu Men (Meridian Gate; Qufu), 384 (Qing Xi Beijing), 127 Wanshou Shan (Longevity Ling), 152–153 Wupa’er (Opal), 337 Hill; Beijing), 131 Western Steps (Huang Shan), Wu Song Ting (Five Pine Wase, 666 427–428 Pavilion; Tai Shan), 375 Water, drinking, 810 Western Thousand Buddha Wutai Shan, 262–267 Water Cave (Shuiyan; Caves (Xi Qian Fo Dong; Wuta Si (Hohhot), 238 Yangshuo), 629 Dunhuang), 310 Wu Ting Qiao (Five Pavilion Water-Splashing Festival Western Union, 61 Bridge; Yangzhou), 414 (Poshui Jie), 43 Western Xia Tombs (Xi Xia Wuxi, 419–424 Weather, websites, 74 Wang Ling; Yinchuan), Wuyi Shan, 508–514 Weifang International Kite 247–248 Wuyou Shan (Le Shan), 715 Festival, 43 West Lake (Xi Hu; Hangzhou), Wuzi Bei (Stele without Wei Huanggong (Changc- 483–485 Words; Tai Shan), 376 hun), 198–199 West Slope Mountain Gate Wei-Jin Tombs (Xincheng Wei (Xi Po Shan Men), 211 Jin Mu), 303

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 882882 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM Xining, 761–768 Yangjialing Jiuzhi (Yangjial- 883 Xia He (Labrang), 3, , 14 ing Revolutionary Head- 295–298 Xinjiang Gewu Tuan quarters; Yan’an), 252 Xiamen, 522–535 (Ürümqi), 325 Yangping, 648 Xiamen Daxue, 530–531 Xiongmao Jidi/Daxiongmao Yangshuo, 3, 623–632 Xiamen Shi Bowuguan (City Fanzhi Zhongxin Yangshuo Gongyuan Museum), 530 (Chengdu), 704 (Yangshuo Park), 625–626 Xi’an, 271–284 Xi Po Shan Men (West Slope Yangxin Dian (Hall of Mental Xi’an Chengqiang (City Wall; Mountain Gate), 211 Cultivation; Beijing), 128 Xi’an), 277–278 Xi Qian Fo Dong (Western Yangxin Zhai (Beijing), 128 Xian Dian (Hall of Offerings; Thousand Buddha Caves; Yangzhou, 413–418 near Taiyuan), 260 Dunhuang), 310 Yangzhou Shi Bowuguan Xiangang, 555–556 Xiqian Jie (Western Journey (Yangzhou City Museum), Xiangfei Mu (Abakh Hoja Festival), 44 417 Mosque; Kashgar), 333 Xi Shan (Western Hills; Yangzi region, 694–757 Xiangfei Mu (Tomb of the Kunming), 659–660 Yangzi River (Chang Jiang), Fragrant Concubine; Xi Shan (Wuxi), 420 81, 730–735 Kashgar), 333 Xi Ta (Wenzhou), 504–505 , 206 Xianggelila (Zhongdian), Xiushui Fuzhuang Shichang Yaofang Dong (Medical Pre- 688–693 (Silk Market; Beijing), 142 scription Cave; Luoyang), Xiangtu, 674–675 Xi Xia (Western Xia), 244 360 Xian Nong Tan (Beijing), 136 Xi Xia Wang Ling (Western Yaotegan (Yoktan), 340 Xiantong Si (Taihuai), 264 Xia Tombs; Yinchuan), Yarkhoto (Jiaohe; Turpan), Xianya Shu (Pingyao), 255 247–248 316–317 Xiao Ling, 151 (Western Man- (Brahmapu- Xiaoyaojin Gongyuan (Hefei), sions; Beijing), 135 tra River), 791–792 425 Xizang Bowuguan (Tibet Yashow Clothing Market Xiao Ying Zhou (Island of Museum; Lhasa), 786 (Yaxiu Fuzhuang Shichang; Small Seas; Hangzhou), Xizhou, 671–672 Beijing), 142 485 Xuanbi Changcheng (Over- Yayun Cun (Beijing), 92 Xia Wutun, 769 hanging Great Wall; Jiayu restaurants, 120–121 Xi Cheng District (Beijing), 91 Guan), 304 Yecheng, 331 Xi Dan Baihuo Shangchang Xuandu Guan (Nan Yue), 751 Yellow River, 80, 227–267 (Beijing), 143 Xuankong Si (Hanging Tem- Yellow River Tourist Zone Xi Hu (West Lake; Hangzhou), ple; near Datong), 232 (Huang He Youlan Qu; 483–485 Xuan Yan Zhan Dao (Yan- Zhengzhou), 350 Xihui Gongyuan (Wuxi), 420 dangshan), 501–502 Yican Quan (Lijiang), 679 Xi Jie (West Street; Xuguo Shi-fang (Xuguo Yide Road Wholesale Mar- Yangshuo), 625 Stone Archway; Tunxi), kets (Guangzhou), 547 Xi Ke Zhan (West Station; 435 Yinchuan, 243–249 Beijing), 90 Xumifushou Miao (Temple of Yinding Qiao (Silver Ingot Xilitu Zhao Si (Hohhot), 238 Happiness and Longevity Bridge; Beijing), 140 Xincheng Wei Jin Mu (Wei-Jin at Mount Sumeru; Yingke Song (Welcoming Tombs), 303 Chengde), 157 Guest Pine; Tai Shan), 375 Xin Dingri (New Tingri), Xumi Ta (Zhengding), 166 Ying Xian Mu Ta (Ying Xian 800–802 Xun Ma Keng (Ancient Horse Wooden Pagoda; Datong), Xing Gong Binguan, 152 Relics Museum; Zibo), 396 232–233 Xinghai Gongyuan, 190 Yining, 342 Xingping, 628, 629 Yi Tian Men (First Gate of Xing Tan (Apricot Altar; alu Jiang Qiao (Dandong), Heaven; Tai Shan), 375 Qufu), 380 Y 184 Yi Xian, 10, 434 Xing Tan Juchang (Apricot Yan’an, 249–253 Yixing, 419, 422–424 Altar Theater; Qufu), 385 Yanbian, 10, 206–207 Yixing Taoci Bowuguan, 422 Xin Guang Tiandi (Shin Kong Yandai Xiejie (Tobacco Alley; Yoktan (Yaotegan), 340 Place; Beijing), 143 Beijing), 140 Yongding, 533–535 Xingyi, 645–649 Yandang, Mount, 500–501 Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple; Xingyi Mellow Liquor Factory Yandangshan, 497–503 Beijing), 133 (Guizhou Cun), 647 Yan family compound Youji (Jiayu Guan), Xinhao Shan Gongyuan (Sig- (Xizhou), 671 303 nal Hill Park; Qingdao), 391

222_526583-bindex.indd2_526583-bindex.indd 883883 22/4/10/4/10 77:05:05 PMPM 884 Youtai Wenhua Zhanlanguan Yunnan Tie Lu Bowuguan Zhonge Hushi Maoyi Qu (Jewish Cultural Exhibit (Yunnan Railway Museum; (Manzhouli), 224 Center; Kaifeng), 365 Kunming), 655 Zhonggong Yida Huizhi (Site Youtai Xin Huitang (Jewish Yunshan Ping (Spruce of the First National Con- Synagogue; Harbin), 218 Meadow), 684 gress of the Communist Youyi Shangdian (Friendship Yunshi Bowuguan (Meteorite Party; Shanghai), 474 Store; Beijing), 143 Museum; Jilin), 204 Zhongguo Sichou Bowuguan , 19 Yu Nu Feng, 512–513 (Hangzhou), 486 Yuanhua, 528 Yuping Feng (Jade Screen Zhonghe Dian (Hall of Perfect Yuanjiajie, 753 Peak; Huang Shan), 428 Harmony; Beijing), 128 Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Sum- Yushu, 10 Zhonghe Temple (near Dali), mer Palace; Beijing), 135 Yushu (Jyekundo), 770–774 665 Yuan Qiu (Circular Altar; Zhonghua Men Chengbao Beijing), 130 (Nanjing), 403 Yuantong Si (Kunming), 655 Zaojun Miao (Pingyao), 255 Zhong Lou (Bell Tower; Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Zhalainuo’er (Jalainur; Man- Kunming), 659 Isle; Tai Hu), 420 zhouli), 225 Zhongshan Gongyuan Yuan Yang Dong (Emperor Zhanggong Dong (Yixing), (Qingdao), 391 Duck Cave), 641 423 Zhongshan Guangchang Yucun, 630 Zhangjiajie (Wulingyuan), (Sun Yat-sen Square) Yueliang Shan (Moon Moun- 751–756 Dalian, 190 tain), 629 Zhangjiajie National Forest Shenyang, 176 Yuen Po Street Bird Garden Park, 753 Zhongshan Ling (Nanjing), (Hong Kong), 592 Zhangmu (Dram), 804–805 405 Yueya Quan (Crescent Moon Zhang Residence (Zhangshi Zhong Tian Men (Middle Spring), 308 Shuaifu; Shenyang), 179 Gate of Heaven; Tai Shan), Yu Fei Yuan Qin (Garden of Zhan Shan Si (Qingdao), 391 374–375 Rest), 151–152 Zhan Yuan (Nanjing), 406 Zhongyang Dajie (Harbin), Yufeng Si (near Lijiang), 683 Zhaozhou Qiao (Shijia- 215–216 Yufo Si (; zhuang), 168 Zhongyue Dadian (near Shanghai), 472 Zhashilunbu Si (Tashilhunpo Dengfeng), 356 (Yu Yuan; Shang- Monastery; Shigatse), Zhongyue Miao (near hai), 466–467 793–794 Dengfeng), 356 Yugong Yishan (Beijing), Zhebang Si (Drepung Monas- Zhou Cheng, 672 145–146 tery; Lhasa), 783–784 ’s Former Resi- Yu Hu (Nguluko), 683 Provincial Museum dence (Zhou Gong Guan; Yuhuang Ding (Tai Shan), 376 (Hangzhou), 484–485 Shanghai), 474 Yuhuang Miao (Tai Shan), Zhencheng Lou (Yongding), Zhuang Yuan Fang (Guang- 376 534 zhou), 547–548 Yu Huayuan (Imperial Garden; Zhenfei Jing (Well of the Zhuanlun Cang Dian (Turn- Beijing), 128 Pearl Concubine; Beijing), ing Wheel Storage Hall; Yu Ling, 152 129 Zhengding), 165 Yulong He (Jade Dragon Zheng Chenggong, Statue of Zhua Zheng Yuan (Suzhou), River), 630–631 (Quanzhou), 518–519 481 Yulong Qiao (Jade Dragon Zhengding, 163, 165–167 Zhu Bo Yuan (Anji), 491 Bridge), 630 Zheng Gong (Main Palace; Zibo, 396–397 Yulong River, 627 Chengde), 157 Zibo Zhongguo Taoci Guan, Yulong Xueshan (Jade Zhenguo Si (near Pingyao), 396–397 Dragon Snow Mountain), 255 Zijin Shan (Purple Gold 684 Zhengyici Mountain; Nanjing), 405 Yumen Guan (Jade Gate), 310 Theatre (Beijing), 144 Zili Cun, 553 Yungang Shiku (Yungang Zhengzhou, 348–353 Zixiao Gong (Purple Mist Caves), 230–232 Zhongbiao Guan (Hall of Palace; Wudang Shan), 743 Yunmeng Xian Ding (Yun- Clocks; Beijing), 129 Zongtong Fu (Presidential meng Fairy Summit), 754 Zhongchuan Shoucang Palace; Nanjing), 404 Yunnanexplorer.com, 74 (Zhongchuan Collection; Zoological & Botanical Gar- Chengdu), 701 dens (Hong Kong), 592

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