This Silk Road guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.In this Silk Road travel guidebook, you will find: Top Attractions and Editors' Choice - must-visit highlights including Mingsha Shan and Crescent Moon Lake, Heavenly Lake Tian Chi, Flaming Mountains near Turpan, China, Lake Karakul, Tajikistan's Pamir Highway, Hunza Valley Pakistan, Tehran Bazaar, Sunday Market, Kashgar, Peshawar, Pakistan, Isfahan architecture, Xi'an city, Samarkand, Istanbul, showcasing the best of what the Silk Road has to offerIn-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical locationWhen to go to the Silk Road - guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivalsPractical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shoppingInsider recommendation - top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spotsEngaging essays - thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understandingHigh-quality maps - detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to textStriking pictures - inspirational photography on every pageColour-coded chapters - each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigationFree download of eBook - after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBookCoverage includes: China (Shaanxi, Ginsu, Xinjiang), Central Asia (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan. Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan), Western Asia (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey)