 Japan by Rail: Includes Rail Route Guide and 29 City Guides
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| By : Ramsey Zarifeh |
Japan is steeped in legend and myth, perhaps the greatest of which is the popular misconception that the country is simply too expensive to visit. The truth is that flights to Japan are cheaper than they've ever been, accommodation can be great value, while the warm hospitality which awaits every visitor costs nothing at all. The real secret to travelling around the country on a budget, however, is the Japan Rail Pass. With this pass you can travel on some of the fastest trains in the world as often as you like for as long as you please - and all for one bargain price. Use this comprehensive guide in conjunction with a rail pass to get the most out of your trip to Japan. * Practical information - planning your trip; what to take; where to eat, what to see in 29 towns and cities; historical and cultural background * Kilometre-by-kilometre route guides - covering train journeys from the coast into the mountains, 34 route maps * Railway timetables - Bullet trains and all routes in this guidebook ....
Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
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Trans-Siberian Handbook, 6th: Includes Rail Route Guide and 25 City Guides
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| By : Bryn Thomas |
trip across Siberia on the longest continuous railway track in the world is undoubtedly the journey of a lifetime. For the first time in Russia's history visitors can now travel almost anywhere they want in Siberia; find out how to arrange a trip, where to buy tickets, and where to go. *Kilometer-by-kilometer route guide--covering the entire routes of the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Manchurian, and Trans-Mongolian railways, with 25 strip maps in English, Russian, and Chinese *Siberia and the railway--the detailed history of Siberia, the construction of the railway and the running of the Trans-Siberian today will be of great interest not only to visitors but also to armchair travelers. *City guides with maps--includes the best sights, hotels and restaurants for all budgets. Features Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ulan Bator, Beijing, and 21 towns in Siberia; nutshell information on Minsk, Berlin, Baltic Republics, Helsinki, Hong Kong, and Tokyo *Plus--Russian and Chinese phrases, rail fares, and timetables.
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Vietnam by Rail: Includes Rail Route Guide and 24 City Guides
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| By : Tess Read |
The First Guide to Rail Travel in Vietnam! Vietnam is experiencing a resurgence of business opportunities, as well as foreign travelers. Rail travel in Vietnam is convenient since many places in this narrow country are on or not far from the railway line. Vietnam by Rail includes the history and importance of the railways and contains a km-by-km route guide with 13 rail maps showing travelers what to look for and where to stop off. There's information on the Reunification Express, inaugurated in 1976 symbolizing the reunification, which links Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) with Hanoi, as well as information on crossing the border into China and linking with the Trans-Siberian Railway. There's a comprehensive country guide with 27 town maps showing the best sites; recommended hotels and restaurants for all budgets in such cities as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang, the DMZ, Quang Ngai and others. Plus, there's a Vietnam language section, timetable and rail fares, as well as ....
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