Up-to-date in content, beautifully illustrated with color photos, packed with bilingual lists of vital words and phrases, and overflowing with helpful travel advice, this book is a perfect take-along for both business and vacation travelers to China. Page edges are color-tipped—a different color for each section—so that on-the-go travelers can refer to any one of 17 separate general topics and find the information they're looking for in a hurry. Color-coded topics include:
A substantial red-coded section in this book is devoted to vocabulary. It gives travelers a bilingual dictionary in two sections—from Chinese to English and from English to Chinese. Small enough for easy packing with travel luggage, and featuring a clear, vinyl jacket that will stand up to the wear and tear of many journeys, this book is both practical and good-looking. Here are language and culture guides that both first-time tourists and seasoned travelers will appreciate. Titles in Barron's Traveler's Language Guides series are available for seven different languages and countries.
Language Notes
Text: English, Chinese (translation)
Original Language: German
From the Back Cover
[back cover]
BARRON’S Traveler’s Language Guides
MANDARIN
Find the right words and phrases for all travel situations, plus tips on enjoying an active and creative vacation, traveling with children, and traveling if you are physically handicapped.
Words, phrases and information on food and dining, the Chinese people and their culture, renting a car, getting medical help in cases of illness or accident, and much more
Filled with cross-cultural tips
Features a Mandarin-English and English-Mandarin glossary plus a brief overview of Mandarin Chinese grammar
Color photos
Color-coded pages give you quick reference to specific topics