Shanghai Insight Guide is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided in the guide. ...

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip & experience the best of Shanghai, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Oriental Pearl Tower & Shanghai Museum, & hidden cultural gems like the longtangs & M50.· Insight City Guide Shanghai is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring The Bund, to discovering Xintiandi. · In-depth on history & culture: enjoy special features on street food, architecutre & performing arts, all written by local experts·

Includes:: innovative extras that are unique in the market
- all Insight City Guides come with a free e Book & app that`s regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop & local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips & practical information ensure effortless planning · Outstanding orientation information will save you time while you explore · Excellent Editor`s Choice recommendations will make your trip more memorable· Inspirational colour photography throughout· Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience


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Shanghai in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Shanghai in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

Shanghai in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

Practical travel guide to Shanghai, showing you the smartest way to get the most out of the city with bulleted maps, thematic tours & handy advice & information. Details the best neighbourhood walks of the Greater Bund district, the Old City & Pudong as well as recommendations for all budgets & tastes. • Special-Interest Tours including Art-Deco Architecture, zany skyscrapers, Futuristic Shanghai, Restaurants with a View, Family Visits & Shanghai Art • Outdoor Shanghai: Parks & Urban Renovation Projects (Xintiandi, Taikang Lu, New Factories) •

Includes:: day trips to some of the surrounding canal towns of Qibao & Zhujiajiao

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Shanghai in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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Glamorous Shanghai is one of the most exciting cities in the world, where the remnants of a fabled history combine with the rapidly expanding skyline of a contemporary economic powerhouse. Explore Shanghai is part of a br&-new series & is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this dynamic & atmospheric city: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the famous waterfront Bund & Old City`s neighbourhoods to Pudong`s glittering skyscrapers & out to the landscaped gardens of Suzhou & Hangzhou. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Shanghai`s fabulous cuisine, wealth of architecture & historical significance. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map & authentic places to eat & drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information & a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Shanghai will guide you to the best of the Paris of the East. Ed. September 2014. ...

This city map of Shanghai at 1: 12, 500 by Freytag & Berndt in English only, clearly shows tourists attractions, public transport & feature a useful index at the back. The map covers an area which extends from the Chanfeng Park in the west to the Shanghai World Financial Centre in the east & from Shanghai Railway station & the Putuo stadium in the north to the Metro city in the south. The plan highlights main traffic routes & clearly shows metro stations annotated with line numbers & railways including segments under construction. Ferry connections along & across the Huangpu River are also marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest & facilities, including selected hotels, shopping malls, temples, cultural institutions, etc. The multilingual legend

Includes:: Mandarin & English. On the reverse of the map there is a street index.

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Shanghai on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map with an indexed street plan of the city’s central districts, a plan of a wider area of the Shanghai conurbation including the Pudong New Area, a diagram of the metro network, a regional road map including Nanjing & Hangzhou, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is a street plan of Shanghai’s central districts, highlighting numerous facilities & places of interest, including selected hotels. Metro & railway stations & lines are clearly marked. For drivers, the plan indicates main traffic arteries. All place names are in both Chinese & Latin alphabets. On the reverse is a plan of a wider part of the city including the Pudong New Area, plus a regional road map highlighting main places of interest; both maps have place names in Latin alphabet only. Both the main plan & the two additional maps are indexed, including lists of places of interest. A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information:- 37 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Other Attractions, Shopping, & Further Afield, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps.- Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, opening times, money, tipping, telecommunications & monthly climate charts. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...