21_597434 bindex.qxp 2/27/06 11:01 AM Page 824 Index Aodày∫x∫kè Q∫ngzh√nsì Bânnà Wild Elephant Valley Abakh Hoja Mosque (Kashgar), 312 (Bânnà Yêxiàng Gû), 666 (Kashgar), 311 Apricot Altar (Q∆fû), 358 Bànp∂ Bówùguân (Bànp∂ Abercrombie & Kent, 48 Aqua Spirit (Hong Kong), 573 Neolithic Village), 258 Aberdeen (Hong Kong), 544 Arch Angel Antiques (Hong Banyan Lake (Róng Hú), 590 Academic Travel Abroad, 48–49 Kong), 568 Bâodîng Sh≈n (Dàzú), 12, Accommodations, 15–16, 40, Artists’ Village (Huàji≈ Zh∫ C∆n; 703–704 58–61 Chóngqìng), 698 B≈o G∂ng Mùyuán (Héféi), 399 Acrobatics ATMs (automated teller Bâoguó Sì (Níngb∂), 472 Bêij∫ng, 134–135 machines), 26 Bâohé Diàn (Hall of Preserving Shànghâi, 450 Audubon Nature Odysseys, 51 Harmony; Bêij∫ng), 112 Adventure Center, 49 Ayd Inkol, Lake (Aid∫ng Hú), B≈o Hé G∂ngyuán (Héféi), 399 Airfares, 40, 44 291 Bâolún Gé (Bâolún Hall; Airlines, 43–44, 53–54 Chéngkân), 410 Ai S∫qí, former residence of Bâosh≈n, 655, 656 (Ai S∫qí Gùj∆), 659 Back Lakes, The (Shíchà Hâi; Bâo Tâ (Bâo Pagoda; Yán’≈n), Aitígâ’êr Q∫ngzh√n Sì Bêij∫ng), 6–7, 81 231 (Kashgar), 312 accommodations, 95 Bàot∆ Quán (Bàot∆ Spring; Ali (Shíquán Hé), 310 bars, 136 Jì’nán), 346 Altitude sickness, 37, 732 restaurants, 103–105 Bâoyún Gé (Precious Clouds A-Ma, Temple of (Macau), 582 walking tour, 121–124 Pavilion; Bêij∫ng), 116 Amchog (∑’mùqùh∆), 276 B≈ Dà Gu≈n (Q∫ngdâo), 366 Barkhor District (Lhasa), 753 American Express, 62–63 B≈dálîng, the Great Wall at, B≈sh≈, 614–615 Bêij∫ng, 82–83 125 B≈ Xi≈n ∑n (X∫’≈n), 254, 258 emergency check cashing, 27 The Bái, 633 Bayan Bulak, 8 Hong Kong, 546 Bai Causeway (Bái D∫; B≈ Zì Qiáo (Shàox∫ng), 465–467 Shànghâi, 417 Hángzh∂u), 456 Beaches Amnye Machen (Mâj∫ G≈ngrì), Bâi Chu≈n T∂ng (Píngyáo), 235 Colôane, 583 8, 748–749 Bâi É Tíng (Níngb∂), 471 Dàlián, 172–173 ∑’mùqùh∆ (Amchog), 276 Báij∆ Sì (Pelkhor Choede; Hong Kong, 566 Ancestor Worshipping Temple Gyantse), 770 Q∫ngdâo, 367 (Luòyáng), 336 Bâilín Sì (Zhào Xiàn), 152 Beacon Hill Park (Fúzh∂u), 488 Ancient Hàn Tombs Báimâ Lóng Tán (Lì Ji≈ng), 643 Bed (Chuáng B≈;Bêij∫ng), 136 (Luòyáng), 337 Báimâ Sì (Luòyáng), 337 Beginning to Believe Peak Ancient Horse Relics Museum Báish≈, 647 (Huáng Sh≈n), 404 (near Z∫bó), 370 Báishuî Tái (White Water Bêidào Q∆, 265 Ancient ObservatoryCOPYRIGHTED (Gû Terraces), 654 MATERIALBêi F√ng (North Peak), 264 Gu≈nxiàng Tái; Bêij∫ng), 119 Báitâ (Chuwarna), 749 Bêihâi National Marshland Ancient Old Wool and Silk Car- Bái Tâ (Yángzh∂u), 389 (Bêihâi Sh∫dì), 659 pet Shop (Khotan), 318 Báiyún Guàn (Bêij∫ng), 117 Bêi Hâi Park (Bêi Hâi ∑nhu∫ Shêng Bówùguân (∑nhu∫ Bamboo Temple (Qióngzhú Sì; G∂ngyuán; Bêij∫ng), 118 Provincial Museum), 399 near K∆nmíng), 626–627 Bêihâi Sunrise (Huáng Sh≈n), Antiques, Hong Kong, Banana (B≈nànà; Bêij∫ng), 137 403–404 568–569 Bàngchui Dâo (Dàlián), 173 Bêi Jiàn Qiáo (Xià Qiáo; S≈n ∑nyuán Miào (Temple of Dis- Bânnà Rainforest Valley (Bânnà Kuí), 484 tant Peace; Chéngdé), 142 Yûlín Gû), 666 21_597434 bindex.qxp 2/27/06 11:01 AM Page 825 INDEX 825 Bêij∫ng, 17, 76–154 B∫ngmâyông (Terra-Cotta Bus travel, 56 accommodations, 85–96 Warriors; near X∫’≈n), 257 Butter Sculpture Exhibition average temperature and B∫ngxuê Jié (Ice and Snow (S∆yóuhu≈ Zhânlânguân; precipitation, 29 Festival; Harbin), 13, 35, X∫níng), 737 The Back Lakes, 6–7. See also 193–194 The Back Lakes B∫nhâi Lù (Dàlián), 172–173 banks, foreign exchange, and B∫nyáng S≈n Dòng (Luòyáng), Câiquán Fúlì Tèsh∆ Xuéxiào ATMs, 83 336 (Jatson School ; Lhasa), bars and clubs, 136–137 Bìshû Sh≈nzhu≈ng (Mountain 16, 760 cafes and teahouses, 137 Resort for Escaping the Heat; Cáishén Miào (Píngyáo), 235 doctors and dentists, 83 Chéngdé), 10, 140–141 Calendar of events, 30–35 embassies and consulates, Bìtâ Hâi (Bìtâ Lake), 654–655 California (Hong Kong), 573 83–84 Bìxiá Cí (Tài Sh≈n), 353 Calligraphy, 466 emergencies, 84 Black Dragon Pool (Tài Sh≈n), C≈ng Sh≈n (Green Mountains), Forbidden City. See Forbidden 354 637–638 City Black Dragon Pool Park C≈ngyán Sh≈n, 153 Internet access, 84 (H√ilóng Tán G∂ngyuán; Carpet Factory (Dìtân Châng), layout of, 80 Lì Ji≈ng), 644 320–321 major streets, 81 Black Mountains (H√i Sh≈n), The Carpet Factory (Gyantse), maps and books, 84–85 283 770 neighborhoods in brief, 81 Bliss, Temple of (Jílè Sì; Harbin), Carrefour Supermarket (Ji≈lèfú nightlife, 134–137 198 Ch≈oshì; Chóngqìng), 699 pharmacies, 85 Bó’ài Lù, 4 Car travel, 45 post office, 85 Boat trips and tours Casa Museu da Taipa (Taipa restaurants, 98–107 Êr Hâi Hú (Êr Hâi Lake), 638 House Museum), 583 shopping, 131–134 Huángpû River (Huángpû Catholic Church side trips from, 124–131 Ji≈ng), 443–444 Jílín City, 184 sights and attractions, Lí Ji≈ng (Lí River), 588, 594 Q∫ngdâo, 367 107–124 Macau, 576–577 Cat Street Galleries (Hong tours, 124 to North Korea, 167 Kong), 568 transportation, 1, 82 The Summer Palace (Yíhé Causeway Bay/Wanchai (Hong traveling to/from, 78–80 Yuán; Bêij∫ng), 116 Kong), 544, 567 visa extensions, 85 The Three Gorges Dam accommodations, 552, 554 visitor information, 80 (S≈nxiá Bà), 706–709 bars, 574 weather, 85 Xiàmén, 505–506 restaurants, 559–560 what’s new in, 1 Yángshuò area, 599–600 C Club (Hong Kong), 572 Bêij∫ng Concert Hall (Bêij∫ng Bodhisattva Manjusri, statue CD Jazz Cafe (S√ndì Juéshì; Y∫nyuè T∫ng), 136 of (Dàzú), 704 Bêij∫ng), 135 Bêij∫ng Opera, 134 Bóji≈ Jiàozàng Diàn (Dàtóng), Cedar Lake (Shàn Hú), 590 Bêij∫ng Zhàn, 79 210 Celestial Master Cave (Ti≈nsh∫ B√ilín Bówùguân (X∫’≈n), 255 Books, recommended, 61–62 Dòng; Q∫ngchéng Sh≈n), 689 Bêi Líng (Shênyáng), 160 The Bouyi, 608 Celestial Palace Pavilion Bêi Sh≈n (Dàzú), 704 Bóz∫kèlîkè Qi≈n Fó Dòng, 294 (Dàtóng), 210 Bell Tower (Zh∂ng Lóu; near The Bridges of Tàishùn County, Cellphones, 41–43 K∆nmíng), 626 8, 480 Central Hong Kong, 543, 567 Bêndìw≈n, 649 Bronze Hall (Táihuái Zhèn), 243 accommodations, 551–552 Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Bùdál≈ G∂ng (Potala Palace; bars and clubs, 573–574 Caves, 294 Lhasa), 10, 757–758 restaurants, 557–559 Big Empty Hill (Dà K∂ng Sh≈n), Buddha Cave (Moon Mountain; Ceramic Historical Exhibition 659 Yuèliang Sh≈n), 600 Area (Jîngdé Zhèn), 515 Bike China Adventures, Inc., 52 Buddha’s Light, Temple of (near Chairman Máo’s Mausoleum Bìlián F√ng, 596 Táihuái Village), 245 (Máo Zhûxí Jìniàn Guân; B∫ngchu≈n G∂ngyuán (Glacier Buddhist caves, Tuyoq, 2 Bêij∫ng), 114 Park), 648 The Bund (Wàit≈n; Shànghâi), Cháng Bái Sh≈n, 8, 189–193 B∫ng Dòng (Wû Dà Liánchí), 5, 414, 431, 438–439 Cháng Bái Sh≈n Nature 203 Burma Road, 632 Preserve, 189 Bînglíng Sì, 271 Business hours, 63 Chángch∆n, 2, 178–183 21_597434 bindex.qxp 2/27/06 11:01 AM Page 826 826 INDEX Cháng Láng (Long Corridor; China Puppet Art Theater Comrade Máo Zéd∂ng’s Former Bêij∫ng), 117 (Zh∂ngguó Mù’ôu Jùyuàn; Residence (Máo Zéd∂ng Chánglè Mén (Zhèngdìng), 152 Bêij∫ng), 135 Tóngzhì Gùj∆; Sháo Sh≈n), Ch≈ng Líng, 128, 129, 130 China Silk Museum (Hángzh∂u), 722–723 Chángníng (Hóngqiáo Develop- 457 Confucian Forest & Cemetery ment Zone; Shànghâi), 415 Chinese Arts and Crafts Ltd (Kông Lín; Q∆fû), 360–361 accommodations, 427 (Hong Kong), 569 Confucian Mansion (Kông Fû; restaurants, 437 Chinese Culture and Art Q∆fû), 359–360 Chángsh≈, 719–724 Promotion Workshop Confucian Temple (F∆zî Miào; Ch≈ng X∫ Líng tomb, 129, 130 (Yángshuò), 597 Nánj∫ng), 378–379 Chàngy∫n Gé (Cíxî’s Theater; Chinese language, 780–802 Confucian Temple (Wén Miào). Bêij∫ng), 113 Chinese New Year (Ch∆n Jié; See Wén Miào Cháoti≈n G∂ng (Nánj∫ng), 379 Spring Festival), 27–28, Confucius, 356 Cháoyáng District (embassy 30–31 Birthday of, 34 areas; Bêij∫ng), 81 Chinese opera, 450, 572 tomb of (Q∆fû), 360 accommodations, 92–95 Chinese Tea Museum Confucius Academy (Q∆fû), 361 restaurants, 100–103 (Lóngjîng), 457 Confucius Temple (Kông Miào; Cháoyáng G∂ngyuán Chogyel Drupuk (Lhasa), 758 Q∆fû), 358 (Bêij∫ng), 136 Chóngbên Táng (Tónglî), 397 Confucius Temple (Wén Miào; Cháoyáng Jùchâng Chóng Líng (Gu≈ngxù), 129, Shànghâi), 444 (Bêij∫ng), 135 130 Cóng Ji≈ng, 614 Cháoy∫n Dòng (Pûtuó Chóngqìng, 695–702 Consulates, Chinese, 22–23 Sh≈n), 476 Chóngqìng Shì Bówùguân Credit cards, 27 Chapel of St. Francis Xavier (Chóngqìng Municipal Crescent Moon Spring (Colôane Village), 583 Museum), 4, 699 (D∆nhuáng), 287 Chasers (Hong Kong), 573 Chóngqìng Zoo (Chóngqìng Crime, 37–38 Chéngdé, 137–144 Dòngwùyuán), 698 Cuì Hú (Green Lake; K∆nmíng), Chéngd∆, 4, 667–682 Chuáng B≈ (Bed; Bêij∫ng), 136 622 accommodations, 677–678 Ch∆n Jié (Chinese New Year; Cuìw√i Yuán (Guìyáng), 606 exploring, 673–676 Spring Festival), 27–28, Currency and currency Internet access, 673 30–31 exchange, 25–27 nightlife, 682 Chún Q∫nwáng Fû (Bêij∫ng), 123 Customs regulations, 24–25 restaurants, 678–682 Chúnyáng G∂ng (Tàiyuán), Cypress of Loyalty (Jì’nán), 351 shopping, 676–677 238–239 teahouses, 682 Churin Department Store tours, 672 (Harbin), 202 Dàbâojì Palace (Báish≈), 647 transportation, 672 Chuwarna (Báitâ), 749 Dà B√i Lóu, 130 traveling to, 668–669, 672 Cígu≈ng Gé (Huáng Sh≈n), Dàchéng Diàn (Q∆fû), 358 visa extensions, 673 402 Dà Cí’√n Sì (X∫’≈n), 255–256 visitor information, 672 Cíqìkôu (Chóngqìng), 698 Dàdiéshuî F√ilóng Pù, 629 Chénghuáng Miào (Píngyáo), Circular Altar (Yuán Qi∆; Dà Fó (The Great Buddha; 235 Bêij∫ng), 115 Lè Sh≈n), 687 Chéngkân, 410 City Wall (Chéngqiáng; X∫’≈n), Dàfó Diàn (near Táihuái Zhèn), Chénglíng Tâ (Zhèngdìng), 151 2, 5, 256–257 244, 245 Chéngqiáng (City Wall; X∫’≈n), Climate, 28–29 Dàgu≈n F√ng (Tài Sh≈n), 353 2, 5, 256–257 Cloud Dispelling Pavilion Dà Gu≈n Lóu (Lake Di≈n), 627 Chéngti≈n Sì (Yínchu≈n), 227 (Huáng Sh≈n), 404 Dà Gu≈n Yuán (Lake Di≈n), 627 Chén Lú pottery, 16, 72, 263 Cloud Rock