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Now is the time to explore Iceland - tourism is booming and your kroona will go further than you think. The Rough Guide to Iceland shows you the very best this exceptional country has to offer: from the party capital, Reykjavik, with its white nights and northern lights, to the newest volcanic hotspots at Holuhraun and Eyjafjallajokull. Come eye to eye with the giants of the deep on a whale watching tour, take a dip in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, or hike to the isolated highland valley of ?orsmork.

This sixth edition of The Rough Guide to Iceland includes stunning full-colour photos to inspire your travels through this vivid country of lavafields and bubbling mudpools, detailed maps to help you on your way and expert background on everything from smoked salmon to sagas. With the budget-conscious Rough Guide in your hand, you'll soon realise that Iceland - from its transport to accommodation and food - isn't as expensive as you might have thought.

Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Iceland.

DK Eyewitness "Iceland: Top 10" is the essential guide to the island nation at the edge of the Arctic circle. Whether it's the Top 10 hiking trails, the hot springs and geysers, wildlife spotting, waterfalls, golf courses, museums, outdoor activities, the liveliest bars and clubs and the best hotels for every budget, the DK Eyewitness "Iceland: Top 10" has it all. Dozens of Top 10 lists are waiting to be explored. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! Explore every corner of this beautiful country with DK Eyewitness "Iceland: Top 10" and its free pull-out map. This is your guide to the 10 Best of Everything, in Iceland.

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Inside its modern cities you'll find lively restaurants and teahouses, busy streets and trendy bars. Further afield are historic old towns and trade roads, once trodden by merchants, Communist guerillas, third-century warriors, and European plant-hunters. Limestone peaks, caves, waterfalls, and the world's largest sinkholes compete for your attention alongside rare monkeys, birds, and - of course - pandas. Half of China's fifty-six recognized ethnic groups live in the region, too, including Tibetans, Miao, Dong, Yi, Bai, and Dai, enlivening the countryside with wooden villages, monastery towns, extreme rice terracing, exquisite textiles, and exuberant festivals. Visitors can join pilgrims circuiting lamaseries, get a close-up view of monumental Buddhist sculptures, and climb holy mountains.

"The Rough Guide to China" covers of all of mainland China and Tibet, as well as the lesser known administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. "The Rough Guide" provides all the information you need, whether you want to explore the sophisticated nightlife of Beijing and Shanghai, chill out in the mellow travellers' havens of Dali and Yangshuo, or roam the streets of wonderfully historical towns such as Lijiang. Up-to-date descriptions provide you with the low-down on famous sights such as Beijing's Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army outside Xi'an, limestone peaks around Guilin and the cruise through the mighty Three Gorges along the Yangzi. There's also full practical information on where to drink, sleep, party and eat - from streetside snack stalls to luxurious Beijing Duck restaurants. Detailed maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of China, whilst the guide's stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your time on earth' with "The Rough Guide to China".