INDEX Aodayixike Qingzhensi Baisha, 683–684 Abacus Museum (Linhai), (Ordaisnki Mosque; 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; Beijing), 133–134 Bai Ta (White Dagoba) Abercrombie & Kent, 70 Apricot Altar (Xing Tan; Beijing, 134 Academic Travel Abroad, 67 Qufu), 380 Yangzhou, 414 Access America, 51 Aqua Spirit (Hong 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 Temple; Beijing), 132 Beijing, 144–145 Area and country codes, 806 Bama, 10, 632–638 Guilin, 622 The arts, 25–27 Bama Chang Shou Bo Wu Shanghai, 478 ATMs (automated teller Guan (Longevity Museum), Adventure and Wellness machines), 60, 74 634 Trips, 68 Bamboo Museum and Adventure Center, 70 Gardens (Anji), 491 AIDS, 63 ack Lakes, The (Shicha Hai; Bamboo Temple (Qiongzhu Air pollution, 31 B Beijing), 91 Si; Kunming), 658 Air travel, 51–54 accommodations, 106–108 Bangchui Dao (Dalian), 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; Baoding Shan (Dazu), 727, Altitude sickness, 63, 761 Qingdao), 389 728 Amchog (A’muquhu), 297 Bagua Ting (Pavilion of the Baofeng Hu (Baofeng Lake), American Express, emergency Eight Trigrams; Chengdu), 754 check cashing system, 61 701–702 Bao Gong Muyuan (Hefei), 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; Luoyang), zhou), 485 Bao He Gongyuan (Hefei), 359 Bai Chuan Tong (Pingyao), 425 Ancient Han Tombs (Gumu 255 Baoli Dasha Guoji Juyuan Bowuguan; Luoyang), 360 Baigong Guan/SACO (Poly Theater; Beijing), 146 Ancient Horse Relics Museum (Chongqing), 723–724 Bao Ta (Bao Pagoda; Yan’an), (Xun Ma Keng; Zibo), 396 Baiju Si (Pelkhor Choede; 251 Ancient Observatory (Gu Gyantse), 797 Baotu Quan (Baotu Spring; Guanxiang Tai; Beijing), Bailin Si (Shijiazhuang), 168 Ji’nan), 369 135 Baima Long Tan (Lijiang), 679 Baoxiang Temple (Bao Xiang Anhui 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 Xian An (Temple of the Anyuan Miao (Temple of Dis- 635–636 Eight Immortals; Xi’an), tant Peace; Chengde), 158 Bainiao Yan (cave), 637 275 Bai people, 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 Buddhism, 17 Hong Kong, 593 Big Bamboo Sea (Anji), 492 Buliu River Gorge, 644 Qingdao, 390 Bike Asia, 68 The Bund (Waitan; Shang- Beer, 37 Bike China 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 Xining), 764 Gongyuan; Beijing), 134 Bing Dong (Wu Da Lianchi), Beihai Sunrise (Huang Shan), 223 429–430 Bingling Si (near Lanzhou), Cai Family Residence (Min- Beijing, 78, 86–170 291 nan Jian Zhu Da Guan accommodations, 96–111 Bingxue Jie (Ice and Snow Yuan; Quanzhou), 518 airport hotels, 110 Festival; Harbin), 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), Cantonese food, 35–36 Internet access, 94 156–157 Capital Airport (Shoudu layout, 91 Bita Hai (Bita Lake), 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 Jilin, 204 side trips from, 147–153 Black Lake (Karakul), 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 Bodhisattva Manjusri (Dazu), CD Jazz Cafe (Sendi Jueshi; visa extensions, 95 729 Beijing), 145 visitor information, 90 Bodhisattva Palace (Pusa Celestial Master Cave (Tian- weather, 95 Dian; Pingyao), 256 shi Dong; Qingcheng Beijing National Stadium, Bojia Jiaozang Dian Shan), 716–717 133–134 (Datong), 230 Celestial Palace Pavilion Beijing Opera, 144 Books, recommended, 32–33 (Tiangong Louge; Datong), Beijing Tokyo Art Projects, Boxer Rebellion, 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 (Shenyang), Bronze Hall (Tong Dian; 342 177–178 Taihuai), 264 Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum Bei Shan (Dazu), 727, 729 BTG Travel (Beijing), 122 (Mao Zhuxi Jinian Guan; Bell Tower (Zhong Lou; Kun- Budala Gong (Potala Palace; Beijing), 129–130 ming), 659 Lhasa), 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 PPMM Changbai Shan Nature Chinese Arts and Crafts Ltd. Confucian Temple (Wen Miao) 867 Preserve, 208 (Hong Kong), 597 Harbin, 218 Changbai Shan waterfall, 210 Chinese Culture Club Taiyuan, 258–259 Changchun, 196–202 (Beijing), 122 Confucius, 16, 26, 380–381 Changchun World Sculpture Chinese Medicine Museum Birthday of (Qufu), 45 Park (Changchun Shijie (Hangzhou), 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 Chinese opera Yanjiuyuan; Qufu), 383 Chang Lang (Long Corridor; 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 Changsha, 743–749 Chong Ling, 153 Credit cards, 61 Chang Xi Ling, 152 Chongqing, 720–727 Crescent Moon Spring (Yueya Changyin Ge (Beijing), 129 Chongqing Zoo (Chongqing Quan), 308 Chan Long Pu Bu (Anji), 491 Dongwuyuan), 723 Ctrip, 74 Chaotian Gong (Nanjing), 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 Yunnan, 668 91–92 Church of St. Sophia (Sheng Cultural Revolution, 22 accommodations, 103–106 Suofeiya Jiaotang; Harbin), Culture Square (Wenhua restaurants, 113–117 216 Guangchang; Changchun), Chapel of St. Francis Xavier 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 jing), 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 Cheung Chau, 593, 594–595 Comrade Mao Zedong’s For- Buddha; Wutai Shan), 264 Cheung Chau Bun Festival 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 Confucianism, 16, 380–381 Da He Bei Island, 630 China International