Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Beijing and Shanghai, the guide includes in-depth coverage of Beijing and Shanghai's best attractions including Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai's Bund and the French Concession, and also the water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features on everything from Beijing Opera to Confucianism, Chinese Gardens and the Cultural Revolution.

Illustrated food features highlight the differing regional cuisines, and detailed listings of the best hotels in Beijing and Shanghai and restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai have been provided by resident China experts.

The guide features 3D aerial views of the most interesting districts in Beijing and Shanghai and specially devised walking tours take you easily to the heart of these bustling, enigmatic and ultimately bewitching cities.

Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Beijing & Shanghai