Beijing and Shanghai (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
by DK Publishing
from DK Travel
These two fascinating cities reflect different aspects of China - Beijing is the traditional capital, the seat of political power and home to the ancient monuments of Imperial China; Shanghai is both a financial powerhouse and a city at the cutting edge of fashion with an interesting modern history. This DK Eyewitness Travel Guide provides in-depth coverage of these cities, including Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai's Bund and the French Concession, as well as the water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou, graced with serene and timeless gardens and lakes. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features - on everything from Beijing Opera to Confucianism, Chinese Gardens and the Cultural Revolution. Illustrated food features highlight the differing regional cuisines, and resident China experts have provided detailed listings of the best places to stay and eat. Specially devised walking tours take you easily to the heart of these bustling, enigmatic and ultimately bewitching cities.
Shanghai (City Guide)
by Damien Harper
from Lonely Planet
Discover Shanghai
Spot MagLevs gliding around the futuristic neon of the Pudong as you stroll the historic Bund
Escape the skyscrapers in the tree-lined French Concession, exploring hip eateries for the best guiyu (steamed Mandarin fish)
Try for a couple of yuan discount on a must-have cheongsam or handmade silk slippers
Name-check big name DJs storming the hot club scene
In This Guide:
Over 130 filling restaurants, 80 bargain-hunter's shops, 100 select accommodation options and two exhausted local authors
Language and cultural help, from deciphering menus to doing business
Meet some of the 17 million inhabitants through interviews with a film producer, an artist, a rock star and a writer
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Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing Restaurants and Hotels (Zagat Survey: China)
from Zagat Survey
Shanghai: The Architecture of China's Great Urban Center
by Jay Pridmore
from Abrams
Pridmore tells a story that combines art, technology, capitalism, and Communism in vivid prose backed up by extensive reporting and illustrated with superb photographs. After surveying Shanghai’s traditional Chinese and colonial architecture, Pridmore turns to the amazing city of today. In the last decades of the 20th century, Shanghai was seen as the engine of modernization in China. Leading architects from around the world, including Norman Foster, Paul Andrew, Adrian Smith, Kohn Petersen Fox, John Portman, Chang Yung Ho, Ma Qingyun, and Benjamin Wood were lured into competitions to design vastly ambitious projects, and towering buildings in a riot of different styles sprung up before planners could even map their neighborhoods. Out of this ferment of creative growth came the most significant “new” city of the 21st century.
Frommer's Shanghai (Frommer's Complete)
by Sharon Owyang
from Frommer's
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!
Shanghai, the most progressive and international of the mainland cities in China (and also the largest), already attracts millions of visitors annually. Recent projects, new attractions, and a booming nightlife and restaurant scene are making Shanghai an even more popular tourist destination. The world's tallest hotel--the 88-story Grand Hyatt, with the world's highest hotel swimming pool--is emblematic of Shanghai's modern style.
Frommer's Shanghai includes a Chinese Language Appendix, plus Chinese translations of hotel, restaurant, and attraction names. You'll also find special tips for business travelers, plus sections on Chinese ways and manners, the pros and cons of joining a tour and traveling on your own, and the best shopping buys. There are lots of accurate two-color maps plus complete details on getting there, getting around, and coping with the language barrier.
Time Out Shanghai (Time Out Guides)
by Time Out
from Time Out
National Geographic Traveler: Shanghai (National Geographic Traveler)
by Andrew Forbes
from National Geographic
Shanghai is the hotspot Asian city to visit, and Traveler assures that every visitor will experience the very best. Divided into chapters by neighborhoods, plus excursions, the guide highlights famous sites and little-known enjoyments: the French Concession, the Bund, the Shanghai Museum, the old city, the Suzhou area by bike, the Huangpu River by boat, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and more.
Each guidebook in this series details how to get around and what not to miss... the most gracious hotels and recommended restaurants... the best spots for festivals, wildlife watching, water sports, and more—all presented with the reliable reporting and magnificent photos and maps that are the hallmarks of National Geographic.
Urbanatomy: Shanghai 2008
by Urbanatomy Guides
from China Intercontinental Press
China's largest, fastest and most spectacular city is opened up as never before by this lavishly illustrated 600-page book. Combining the advantages of a helpful guidebook and trusted reference work, it presents a comprehensive portrait of Shanghai's physical, social, cultural, technological and economic existence precisely, accessibly and graphically. Taking maximum advantage of local and international expertise, it strikes the optimum balance between intimate familiarity and objective perspective. The world's most dramatic Shanghai photography and artistic images complement a mix of descriptive and analytical articles to detail the attractions, character and contours of a city in flux.
Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing: The Ultimate Guide for People Who Love to Shop (Born To Shop)
by Suzy Gershman
from Frommers
"Gershman may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
—The Washington Post
For over twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before. Inside you ll find:
- What s hot in Hong Kong, from hip new fashions and designer labels to porcelain, jade, and colorful markets
- The best of Shanghai, from the Old City to the exciting Pudong area
- Terrific buys in Beijing, from the Silk Market to the Pearl Market to the famous antiques street of Liulichang
- The best of Hanoi, from its unique treasures such as contemporary art, sophisticated lacquer, and funky ethnic fashions
Yangzi River Map: From Source to Sea, Featuring the Three Gorges, Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing, & the Source in Tibet
from ODYSSEY PUBLICATIONS
Simon Winchester (famed journalist): Wonderfulthis (map) has made my day. Were proud to offer this fine series of guides from the only English language travel publisher based in China. Each book is perfect for the reader who demands not only details of the practical (where to stay, what to eat, and more) but also of the magical (why their destination is what it is). Odyssey fans tend to be adventurous travelers with a literary bent. If youre lucky enough to find an Odyssey guide to where youre going, grab it!National Geographic Traveler
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