Germany: Travel Guide Series

Author: Lonely Planet Company (Australia), translated by Yanqing United
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Germany, the land of sausages and beer halls, the nation of crop tops and highways, right? Correct. But this is just a superficial glance. As the most populous country in Europe, Germany is so complex and fascinating that it cannot be described by these clichés. The opening chapters of this book are written by experts, providing background introductions to the destination's history, environment, culture, and more. The subsequent "Departure" and "Guide" sections offer comprehensive travel information, such as visas, currency, communication, business hours, and accommodation options; the "Health" section focuses on taking care of your travel health; and the "Transportation" section provides various transportation details for your journey. Since each destination is unique, the chapter structure (the main part of the book) varies, but the format remains consistent. It always begins with background information, followed by introductions to attractions, accommodations, dining, entertainment, shopping, arrival and departure, as well as relevant information about the destination's surroundings ("Getting Around").