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Lonely Planet Encounter: Blast off in BeijingA TICKET to Beijing doesn't just guarantee you a fabulous trip, it gets you a front row seat to the world's biggest story, writes Lonely Planet's Eilis Quinn.

Lonely Planet Encounter: Souq shopping guide to DubaiLONELY Planet's Lara Dunston and Terry Carter have the lowdown on the best exotic souq markets in Dubai and tips on how to bargain hard for the best price.