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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet’s latest China guide book and includes: • Anhui chapters • Understanding China • Anhui maps

Well-preserved villages and fantastical mountain-scapes are the principal draw for visitors to Ānhuī and the main attraction is unquestionably Huángshān, a jumble of sheer granite cliffs wrapped in cottony clouds and stunning natural scenery.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Anhui, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Anhui.

Coverage includes: • Understanding China: China Today, History, People of China, Religion & Beliefs, Chinese Cuisine, Arts & Architecture, China's Landscape, Martial Arts of China • Túnxī & Around, Huīzhōu Villages, Huángshān, Jiǔhuá Shān, Héféi

Lonely Planet’s China guide is researched and written by: Damian Harper, Min Dai, Michael Kohn, Robert Kelly, Daniel McCrohan, Shawn Low, Bradley Mayhew, Piera Chen, Chung Wah Chow, Christopher Pitts, David Eimer