Does anyone have ever used this book before? It seems to me it's the only Englsih travel book I could find in China. Plan to buy it, but still not know if it's good or not. The book author is Chinese, but the writing is English. Is the content good? Need some suggestions, thanks.

"Travel in China" by China Travel & Tourism Press

If it is cheap give it a go. But I would expect it to be out of date. Check the date of the last edition. The Chinese travel press, produce books filled with date that a some faceless director has decreed 'this is what foriegn tourists want'.

However, you can't go wrong with Lonely Planet. This is regularly updated. It is also poplulated by people who travel and is aware of what we want. Unlike Chinese books. You may even find LP on torrents.

Also, wikitravel is a useful free resource that is also a living document (continuosly updated).

Thanks, help a lot.