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Figurine | Home » » » Lonely Planet Shanghai | | | | | | | Description: | | Energy, excess, glamour: discover what today's Shanghai is all about. Rub shoulders with taichi experts and ballroom dancers along the historic Bund. Explore Shanghai's traditional temples and the coveted French Concession. Treat yourself to first-rate fusion cuisine and countless boutiques and markets - or just gobble dumplings by the dozen. This smart and streetwise guide will show you Shanghai's best-kept secrets.
PICK UP THE PULSE of the city - we show you minimalist bars, hard-to-find clubs, acrobats and Chinese opera
FIND IT WITH EASE - clear, user-friendly maps and Chinese script take you where you want to go
ESCAPE AND EXPLORE - excursions to the gardens of Suzhou and the Southern Song capital, Hangzhou
FEAST LIKE A LOCAL - opinionated reviews uncover the flavours of Shanghai, from the cheapest xiaolóngbao to the most decadent fine dining
INDULGE in retail therapy - we show you Shanghai's best market bargains, boutiques and bazaars | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Damian Harper | | Paperback:
| 290 pages | | Publisher:
| Lonely Planet Publications | | Publication Date:
| 2006-05 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1740599098 | | Package Length:
| 7.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.12 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.47 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.66 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Out of DateJun 22, 2007
As of June 2007, this book has become out of date. Many of the shikumen houses that I went to visit have been torn down in Shanghai in an effort to modernize the city by 2010 for the World Expo. Maps of the metro subways are also out of date. The book currently has partial maps of the 2 lines. There are now 5 different subway lines and still many more to be built. This book is a great introduction to Shanghai, but it is out of date (just like pretty much all the other books on the city).
To sum it up, pretty good book, but just don't count on the book being your only source of information on Shanghai.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 A weath of informationMay 12, 2007
I have read this book cover to cover in anticipation for my trip to Shanghai. I am hoping that it will save me time and money by giving me a view of the city and details that would take many months to aquire. It was an easy read and well organized. I would however recommend that you do a search online for hotel rooms as there are many deals in the hotel market that were not even mentioned in the book. Happy Trials, BB.
Excellent choice, great advice and very helpfulJan 10, 2007
This book is amazing. First time using a guidebook and first for the Lonely Planet. Will definitely buy more. Maps wonderful, chinese names for everything and very good restaurant recommendations. Found a tiny restaurant off a back alley and was amazing for a great price. Wonderful spend and would recommend to everyone!!!
Lonely Planet ShanghaiJan 05, 2007
This book gives ou a nice overview of the region, and incredible specific tips for visiting Shanghai.
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
InsightfulAug 07, 2006
I recently returned from a trip to Shanghai and thought this was a great guide to the city. Although I love to explore most places on my own, I found Shanghai to be slightly intimidating (especially with all the ongoing construction), so I was definitely thankful I had this book with me.
Pros:
* Up-to-date information
* Offers a lot of good insight into Shanghai and the Shanghainese. I found the sections like identity, cuisine, economy, and architecture to be quite readable and interesting.
* Good maps
Cons:
* I was surprised by the other reviews, as my edition has Chinese for each address mentioned in the book. I agree that you initially expect the Chinese to be in the text (next to the romanization), but it's actually on the map keys. This is a minor flaw but did not affect me, as I often looked at the maps when I decided where to go. I guess if you never consult this section however, you might not realize that it's there.
Bottom line:
This was the most up-to-date guide I saw, and (as far as I know)is the only one with comprehensive listings in Chinese--they got me where I wanted to go every single time I took a cab. Good job.
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