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| shanghai city guide: Lonely Planet Shanghai Lonely Planet, Kate Morgan, Trent Holden, Helen Elfer, 2017-05-01 #1 best-selling guide to Shanghai* Lonely Planet Shanghai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get a feel for the latest trends in the French Concession, whizz down to Hangzhou on a high-speed train, or explore the city's traditional laneways in Jing'an; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Shanghai and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Shanghai Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, religion, architecture, cuisine, visual arts, literature, music, Chinese opera, cinema, fashion, martial arts, festivals Covers The Bund, People's Square, Old Town, French Concession, Jing'an, Pudong, Hongkou, Xujiahui, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Tongli, Zhujiajiao, Zhouzhuang, Sheshan and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Shanghai, our most comprehensive guide to Shanghai, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition. |
| shanghai city guide: Life and Death in Shanghai Cheng Nien, 2010-12-14 A woman who spent more than six years in solitary confinement during Communist China's Cultural Revolution discusses her time in prison. Reissue. A New York Times Best Book of the Year. |
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| shanghai city guide: China Damian Harper, 2007 This beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every visitor. Continuing the series' winning formula, this new edition combines in-depth, up-to-date descriptions with dazzling photographs, detailed maps, cutaway illustrations of renowned structures, and a wealth of useful travel tips organized by cities and areas. |
| shanghai city guide: Insight Guides City Guide Shanghai Insight Guides, 2017-06-01 There is no city quite like it. Bursting with life, a fascinating history and a glitzy skyline, Shanghai is one of the world's most exciting destinations. Inside Insight City Guide Shanghai: A fully-updated edition by our expert Shanghai author.Stunning photography that brings this vibrant city and its people to life.Highlights of the city's top attractions, from iconic buildings like the Pearl Oriental TV Tower to historic neighbourhoods, and raucous nightlife to pretty People's Park. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city from the commercial centre (the Bund) to the western suburbs. A comprehensive Travel Tips section includes all the practical information you will need for your trip.Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine |
| shanghai city guide: The Old Shanghai A-Z Paul French, 2010-11-01 This richly anecdotal guide to every street in Shanghai details many landmarks and stories associated with its best-known avenues. A definitive index to the street names of Shanghai, some of which have disappeared or been removed, allows historians, researchers, tourists, and the just plain curious to navigate the city in its pre-1949 incarnations, through the former International Settlement, French Concession, and External Roads area with a detailed map and alphabetical entry for every road. The book is lavishly illustrated with old advertising, images, and postcards of the streets and businesses, the bars and nightclubs, the people and characters of old Shanghai bringing alive the city in its previous heyday as the Pearl of the Orient.The Old Shanghai A-Zshould become the standard reference work as well as being an easy-to-use guide for researchers and visitors looking to recapture the glamour and uniqueness of old Shanghai. Paul Frenchis an analyst and writer who has worked in Shanghai for many years as a founder of Access Asia. His books includeCarl Crow: A Tough Old China HandandThrough the Looking Glass: China's Foreign Journalists from Opium War to Mao. |
| shanghai city guide: Shanghai Rebecca Weiner, Angie Eagan, Xu Jun, 2005-11 Whether you are conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole.Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; these are guides for a way of life. |
| shanghai city guide: Lonely Planet Beijing Lonely Planet, David Eimer, Trent Holden, 2017-05-01 #1 best-selling guide to Beijing* Lonely Planet Beijing is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Scale the Great Wall, sip a cocktail in an historic alleyway, or go ice skating with the locals in Houhai; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Beijing and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Beijing Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, hutong, architecture, religion, literature, visual arts, music, cinema, Peking Opera, festivals, cuisine, shopping Covers Chaoyang, the Forbidden City, Xicheng, Dongcheng, Sanlitun, Beihai Park, Wudaokou, Haidian, Dashilar, the Temple of Heaven and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Beijing , our most comprehensive guide to Beijing, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition. |
| shanghai city guide: Insight Guides City Guide Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook) Insight Guides, 2018-03-01 From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Shanghai, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Museum, and hidden cultural gems like the longtangs and M50. Insight City Guide Shanghai is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring The Bund, to discovering Xintiandi. In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on street food, architecutre and performing arts, all written by local experts Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight City Guides come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings Invaluable maps, travel tips and 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 About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. |
| shanghai city guide: Insight Guides: Explore Shanghai Insight Guides, 2014-09-01 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 brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this dynamic and atmospheric city: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the famous waterfront Bund and Old City's neighborhoods to Pudong's glittering skyscrapers and out to the landscaped gardens of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Shanghai's fabulous cuisine, wealth of architecture and historical significance. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information and 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, and however long your stay, Explore Shanghai will guide you to the best of the Paris of the East. |
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| shanghai city guide: The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide) Rough Guides, 2017-05 This title encapsulates one of China's most significant cities - Shanghai - a city that represents buzzing and booming modern China in all its glory. The guide provides you with all the facts, as well as those unusual places to go that will make for that extra-special and positively memorable trip |
| shanghai city guide: The Rough Guide to Shanghai Rough Guides, 2017-07-18 This in-depth coverage of Shanghai's local attractions and sights takes you to the most rewarding spots - from the Pearl Tower and the Yu Garden - and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. Discover Shanghai's highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best sites, participating in festivals, and exploring local landmarks through extensive coverage of this fascinating city. Easy-to-use maps; reliable advice on how to get around; and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Shanghai. |
| shanghai city guide: The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook) Rough Guides, 2017-07-06 The ultimate insider's guide, covering everything from the huge new art galleries of the West Bund to the chic eating places of the renovated Cool Docks. Shanghai is the twenty-first-century city par excellence - the financial centre of the world's new superpower. Expanding wildly in all directions, it's a vibrant place, making waves in everything from contemporary art to cutting-edge architecture. Cutting through the hype, The Rough Guide to Shanghai reveals the best places to shop, from fake markets to backstreet tailors; to sleep, whether you want a quirky hostel, Art Deco cool or a luxury sky scraping suite; and to eat, from destination restaurants to humble dumpling stalls. Day-trips include quaint canal towns, the new Chinese Disneyland and lovely Nanxiang, made newly accessible by the expanding metro network. An updated metro map shows all the new stops, while every hotel, restaurant, bar, club and shop is marked on our easy-to-read, full-colour city maps. |
| shanghai city guide: Lonely Planet Pocket Seoul Lonely Planet, Thomas O'Malley, Phillip Tang, 2019-02-01 Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, explore the grand Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces and try some local cuisine at Namdaemun Market - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seoul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Seoul: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 16 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Gwanghwamun, Myeong-Dong, Hongdae, Yeouido, Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Apgujeong, Gangnam, Dongdaemun, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Seoul is our colourful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend break. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Korea guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition. |
| shanghai city guide: Travel to China Josh Summers, 2019-01-18 What should you expect when you travel to China? Most travel guides tell you where to go, but they don't prepare you well for the journey. Learn everything you need to know BEFORE you step on the plane bound for China, one of the world's most interesting and adventure-filled countries.Expert tips and advice from an expat who has lived in China for more than a decade. |
| shanghai city guide: My Shanghai Betty Liu, 2021-03-11 One of the Best Cookbooks of 2021 by the New York Times Experience the sublime beauty and flavor of one of the oldest and most delicious cuisines on earth: the food of Shanghai, China’s most exciting city, in this evocative, colorful gastronomic tour that features 100 recipes, stories, and more than 150 spectacular color photographs. Filled with galleries, museums, and gleaming skyscrapers, Shanghai is a modern metropolis and the world’s largest city proper, the home to twenty-four million inhabitants and host to eight million visitors a year. “China’s crown jewel” (Vogue), Shanghai is an up-and-coming food destination, filled with restaurants that specialize in international cuisines, fusion dishes, and chefs on the verge of the next big thing. It is also home to some of the oldest and most flavorful cooking on the planet. Betty Liu, whose family has deep roots in Shanghai and grew up eating homestyle Shanghainese food, provides an enchanting and intimate look at this city and its abundant cuisine. In this sumptuous book, part cookbook, part travelogue, part cultural study, she cuts to the heart of what makes Chinese food Chinese—the people, their stories, and their family traditions. Organized by season, My Shanghai takes us through a year in the Shanghai culinary calendar, with flavorful recipes that go beyond the standard, well-known fare, and stories that illuminate diverse communities and their food rituals. Chinese food is rarely associated with seasonality. Yet as Liu reveals, the way the Shanghainese interact with the seasons is the essence of their cooking: what is on a dinner table is dictated by what is available in the surrounding waters and fields. Live seafood, fresh meat, and ripe vegetables and fruits are used in harmony with spices to create a variety of refined dishes all through the year. My Shanghai allows everyone to enjoy the homestyle food Chinese people have eaten for centuries, in the context of how we cook today. Liu demystifies Chinese cuisine for home cooks, providing recipes for family favorites that have been passed down through generations as well as authentic street food: her mother’s lion’s head meatballs, mung bean soup, and weekday stir-fries; her father-in-law’s pride and joy, the Nanjing salted duck; the classic red-braised pork belly (as well as a riff to turn them into gua bao!); and core basics like high stock, wontons, and fried rice. In My Shanghai, there is something for everyone—beloved noodle and dumpling dishes, as well as surprisingly light fare. Though they harken back centuries, the dishes in this outstanding book are thoroughly modern—fresh and vibrant, sophisticated yet understated, and all bursting with complex flavors that will please even the most discriminating or adventurous palate. |
| shanghai city guide: The Last Kings of Shanghai Jonathan Kaufman, 2021-06-01 In vivid detail... examines the little-known history of two extraordinary dynasties.--The Boston Globe Not just a brilliant, well-researched, and highly readable book about China's past, it also reveals the contingencies and ironic twists of fate in China's modern history.--LA Review of Books An epic, multigenerational story of two rival dynasties who flourished in Shanghai and Hong Kong as twentieth-century China surged into the modern era, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist The Sassoons and the Kadoories stood astride Chinese business and politics for more than one hundred seventy-five years, profiting from the Opium Wars; surviving Japanese occupation; courting Chiang Kai-shek; and nearly losing everything as the Communists swept into power. Jonathan Kaufman tells the remarkable history of how these families ignited an economic boom and opened China to the world, but remained blind to the country's deep inequality and to the political turmoil on their doorsteps. In a story stretching from Baghdad to Hong Kong to Shanghai to London, Kaufman enters the lives and minds of these ambitious men and women to forge a tale of opium smuggling, family rivalry, political intrigue, and survival. |
| shanghai city guide: Building Shanghai Edward Denison, Guang Yu Ren, 2013-12-20 Shanghai's illustrious history and phenomenal future is celebrated in this book, which examines the evolution of the city's architecture and urban form in order to contextualise the challenges facing the city today. The physical legacies that reflect Shanghai's uniqueness historically and contemporarily are examined chronologically using specific case studies of exemplary architecture interwoven in a compelling narrative that unlocks the many mysteries surrounding this amazing metropolis. Some of the most influential colonial architecture in the world, outstanding examples of Modernism and Art Deco, and an exceptional selection of eclectic and vernacular architecture reflecting Shanghai's many adopted cultures are revealed. This is the first book ever to examine this remarkable subject in a manner that is both comprehensive and captivating in its written content and stunningly illustrated with over 300 archive and contemporary photographs and maps. |
| shanghai city guide: Shanghai Architecture Anne Warr, 2007 Takes readers on a journey through the history of Shanghai - from the original walled enclave through the era of foreign settlements, to the steel and glass high-rises of the modern city. Anne Warr is an acclaimed architect and academic. She is also a founder member of Explore Shanghai Heritage - a group dedicated to raising awareness of the city's unique architectural heritage. |
| shanghai city guide: Frommer's China Jen Lin-Liu, Dinny McMahon, Paul Mooney, Sharon Owyang, Beth Reiber, Graeme Smith, Christoper D. Winnan, 2006-06-13 Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Complete coverage of China’s top attractions, plus introductions to unique places unknown to other guidebooks. Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not, written by current and former residents with comprehensive knowledge of the language and culture. Includes establishment names listed in both English and Chinese characters, making it easier for you to get around and find the places you're looking for. Includes detailed Chinese language and menu guides. Our authors, experienced China travelers who've written about the country for years, offer valuable insights and paint a vivid picture of a country that's undergoing one of the most fascinating cultural and economic transformations in history. Download a free companion podcast about traveling in China at Frommers.com |
| shanghai city guide: Getting Around in China Fred Richardson, 2007 |
| shanghai city guide: The Amur River Colin Thubron, 2021-09-21 A gripping read with fascinating political insight. (Sunday Times, London) Elegant, elegiac and poignant...Thubron is an intrepid traveler, a shrewd observer and a lyrical guide... to the river, much of it along the border between these two powers at a time of rapid and tense reconfiguration of global geopolitics. (Washington Post) The most admired travel writer of our time—author of Shadow of the Silk Road and To a Mountain in Tibet—recounts an eye-opening, often perilous journey along a little known Far East Asian river that for over a thousand miles forms the highly contested border between Russia and China. The Amur River is almost unknown. Yet it is the tenth longest river in the world, rising in the Mongolian mountains and flowing through Siberia to the Pacific. For 1,100 miles it forms the tense border between Russia and China. Simmering with the memory of land-grabs and unequal treaties, this is the most densely fortified frontier on earth. In his eightieth year, Colin Thubron takes a dramatic journey from the Amur’s secret source to its giant mouth, covering almost 3,000 miles. Harassed by injury and by arrest from the local police, he makes his way along both the Russian and Chinese shores, starting out by Mongolian horse, then hitchhiking, sailing on poacher’s sloops or travelling the Trans-Siberian Express. Having revived his Russian and Mandarin, he talks to everyone he meets, from Chinese traders to Russian fishermen, from monks to indigenous peoples. By the time he reaches the river’s desolate end, where Russia’s nineteenth-century imperial dream petered out, a whole, pivotal world has come alive. The Amur River is a shining masterpiece by the acknowledged laureate of travel writing, an urgent lesson in history and the culmination of an astonishing career. |
| shanghai city guide: Shanghai Travel Guide Nick Verroi, 2016-02-29 Shanghai is the largest and most developed city in China, the country's main center for finance and fashion, and one of the world's most populous and important cities. Shanghai has existed for centuries but grew enormously after it became a major center of the China trade in the 1840s. By the early 20th century, Shanghai was the largest and most prosperous city in the Far East, and one of the wildest. With the opening up of China in the past few decades, Shanghai has regained much of its former glory and has surpassed it in many ways; the pace of development in recent years has been absolutely furious. Today, Shanghai is back to being one of the largest and most prosperous cities in Asia, though not nearly as wild as it once was. It is now a very attractive city for travellers from all over the world, and a major destination for both tourism and business. A Forbes article ranks Shanghai as the world's 14th most visited city, with 6.5 million visitors in 2012. Shanghai is definitely a cosmopolitan city by Chinese standards, although it is less diverse than many western cities. The population was 23 million as of the 2010 census; 9 million (almost 40%) of those were migrants, people from elsewhere in China who have come to find work or to attend one of Shanghai's many educational institutions. There is also a substantial international contingent: 208,300 foreigners lived in Shanghai as of 2010, slightly over a third of the national total of 594,000. There are services that cater to these markets - restaurants with food from anywhere in China for the migrants (in particular, lots of good cheap Sichuan food and West-of-China noodles) and a good range of grocery stores, restaurants and bars that cater to the foreigners. Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate. Cities at roughly comparable latitude (just over 30 ) include New Orleans, Cairo and Perth. Spring can feature lengthy periods of cloudy and rainy weather. Summer temperatures often get over 35 C (95 F) with very high humidity, which means that you will perspire a lot and should take lots of changes of clothing or plan on shopping for clothing during the visit. Thunderstorms also occur relatively often during the summer. There is some risk of typhoons in their July-September season, however they are not common. Autumn is generally mild with warm and sunny weather. During winter, temperatures rarely rise above 10 C (50 F) during the day and often fall below 0 C (32 F) at night. Snowfall is rare, typically only occurring only once every few years, but transportation networks can sometimes be disrupted in the event of a sudden snowstorm. Despite the fact that winter temperatures in Shanghai are not particularly low, the wind chill factor combined with the high humidity can actually make it feel less comfortable than some much colder places that experience frequent snowfalls. Also, back in Mao's era the official rule was that north of the Yangtze buildings were heated in winter but south of it they were not; Shanghai is on the south bank so many older buildings do not have heating. There are water towns in the Western suburbs, popular with both Shanghai residents and visitors. They are quite scenic with canals as the main method of transport and many traditional-style bridges and buildings. Shanghai travel guide Shanghai travel book Shanghai guide Shanghai guide book Shanghai guidebook |
| shanghai city guide: Shanghai Angie Eagan, Marybelle Hu, Justina Tulloch, 2006 No Marketing Blurb |
| shanghai city guide: The Feast of Fiction Kitchen Jimmy Wong, Ashley Adams, 2020-04-28 Recipes from Feast of Fiction, the innovative YouTube show featuring fantastical and fictional recipes inspired by books, movies, comics, video games, and more. Fans of Feast of Fiction have been clamoring for a cookbook since the channel debuted in 2011. Now it’s here! Just as they do on the small screen, hosts Jimmy Wong and Ashley Adams whip up their real-life interpretation of fictional dishes to pay homage in a genuine, geeky, and lively way. Jimmy brings a wealth of gamer and nerd cred to the table, and baker extraordinaire Ashley provides the culinary wisdom. The quirky duo offer an array of creative and simple recipes, featuring dishes inspired by favorites such as Star Trek and Adventure Time, as well as Butterbeer (Harry Potter), A Hobbit’s Second Breakfast, Mini “Dehydrated” Pizzas (Back to the Future), Sansa’s Lemon Cakes (Game of Thrones), and dishes from the niches of gaming, comics, and animation such as Fire Flakes (Avatar), Poke Puffs (Pokemon), and Heart Potions (The Legend of Zelda). With 55 unique and awesome dishes, this long-awaited cookbook will help inspire a pop culture dinner party, a fun night at home with family and friends, or an evening on the couch thinking about what you could be cooking! |
| shanghai city guide: Shanghai Travel Guide Daniel Windsor, 2025-02-26 Shanghai, located on China's eastern coast, is a global financial hub and the country’s largest city. It is also one of the most fascinating destinations for travelers, combining a rich historical heritage with cutting-edge modernity. Known for its dynamic skyline, historical significance, and cosmopolitan vibe, Shanghai offers an unforgettable experience that reflects China’s economic and cultural prominence. With a population exceeding 24 million, the city is an incredibly diverse and bustling metropolis, where East meets West in a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Shanghai’s history is just as remarkable as its present. The city began as a small fishing village and slowly grew to become an international trade center, especially during the 19th century. It was during this period that Shanghai gained global significance, with foreign influence shaping much of the city’s architecture and culture. The Bund, one of Shanghai’s most iconic landmarks, is a testament to this era, showcasing colonial-era buildings that tell the story of Shanghai’s time as an important port city. Shanghai's transformation accelerated in the 20th century with rapid industrialization. The city's thriving economy and its status as a key port on the Yangtze River made it one of the most important cities in Asia. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Shanghai underwent another drastic transformation, spurred by China’s opening-up and economic reforms. Today, the city is one of the most important global financial centers, with a skyline dominated by futuristic architecture, including the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower. Shanghai has become a symbol of China’s economic rise and its growing influence on the world stage. However, Shanghai is much more than its business-driven economy. Its cultural diversity, vibrant arts scene, and historic landmarks make it a city that appeals to people of all interests. Visitors to Shanghai can enjoy the blend of traditional Chinese culture with international flair. The city is home to numerous museums, galleries, and theaters that showcase both Chinese and global art. Furthermore, Shanghai’s cuisine is known for its diversity, offering everything from traditional Shanghai dishes like xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) to international fare influenced by the city’s global connections. For history enthusiasts, Shanghai offers an abundance of landmarks to explore. The city is home to various temples, ancient gardens, and traditional tea houses that reflect Shanghai's long-standing cultural traditions. One such site is the Yuyuan Garden, a stunning example of classical Chinese garden design. The juxtaposition of these historical sites with the modern aspects of the city creates a unique experience for travelers, blending the past and present in a way that few other cities can. Moreover, the city’s role as a key economic and technological center means that Shanghai is also at the forefront of innovation. Whether it’s high-tech developments in the Pudong district or the latest in fashion trends, Shanghai is a city that embraces progress while still honoring its rich cultural history. This ability to seamlessly integrate modernity with tradition is one of the reasons why Shanghai is often seen as a city of the future, despite its long and storied past. Whether you're interested in exploring the city’s renowned landmarks, immersing yourself in its arts scene, or simply enjoying a walk through one of its lush parks, Shanghai offers an experience that is as diverse as its residents. Each chapter will provide insights into the various attractions and experiences that make Shanghai one of the world’s most captivating cities. From the bustling streets of Nanjing Road to the peaceful expanse of Century Park, Shanghai offers an endless array of possibilities for discovery and adventure. |
| shanghai city guide: MadeIn Company MadeIn (Firm), 2012 Established in 2009, MadeIn Company is an artists' collective founded by Shanghai-based artist, Xu Zhen (b.1977). Exploring notions of identity, authorship, ethics and commerce, MadeIn's practice embraces a wide range of formal and conceptual strategies. 9 March - 12 May 2012. |
| shanghai city guide: Insight Guides Explore Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook) Insight Guides, 2020-01-01 Insight Guides Explore Shanghai Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Shanghai with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like the Bund, Yu Garden and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, to discovering cultural gems, including the inspirational M50 Art District, a fascinating and informative trip to the Shanghai Museum, and a peaceful walk in Fuxing Park, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your visit to Shanghai. Features of this travel guide to Shanghai: - 15 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat and drink along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in China's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Insider recommendations: discover the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife using our comprehensive listings - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: The Bund; Behind the Bund; People's Square; Nanjing Road West; The Old Chinese City; Xintiandi; The Former French Concession; Hongkou Jewish Ghetto & Lu Xun Park; Suzhou Creek; Xujiahui; Pudong; Shanghai After Dark; Tongli; Suzhou; Hangzhou Looking for a comprehensive guide to China? Check out Insight Guides China for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. |
| shanghai city guide: Life Undercover Amaryllis Fox, 2019-10-17 The instant New York Times Bestseller soon to be a major Apple TV series with Brie Larson. 'Reads as if a John le Carré character landed in Eat Pray Love' - New York Times ‘Best book of the year’ - Tom Marcus, author of Soldier, Spy Do you have what it takes to stand between us and the enemy? I’m here to prevent a major and imminent attack. One that will kill children. I’m alone and operational in the country where my colleague was taken and beheaded, and every hour I’m delayed is another hour for something to go wrong - for an informant to disclose my location, for the source I’m meeting to cancel, for the attack to go boom. The fear injects my thoughts with venom. Amaryllis Fox was recruited by the CIA at the age of 21 in the aftermath of 9/11. After an intense training period – where she learns how to master a Glock, get out of flexicuffs while in the trunk of a car, withstand torture, and commit suicide in case of captivity – she is sent undercover to keep nuclear, biological and chemical weapons out of the hands of terror groups. Posing as an art dealer, she is sent on countless dangerous missions around the globe. Each time, the stakes become even higher and the risks more terrifying. Determined to stop the masterminds, Amaryllis’s quest will almost destroy her, until she realises that the only way to actually defeat the enemy is to have the courage to sit across from them... and listen. In this explosive first-hand account – filled with suspense and plot twists to rival Carrie Mathison in Homeland – Life Undercover is an edgy story of an undercover CIA operative, hunting the world’s most dangerous terrorists, using deception and disguises and dead drops in the night in order to protect our streets. Revealed in never-before-seen detail, Amaryllis offers compelling insight that can only come from having fought on the front lines. |
| shanghai city guide: If You Could See the Sun Ann Liang, 2022-11-01 In this genre-bending YA debut, a Chinese American girl monetises her strange new invisibility powers by discovering and selling her wealthy classmates’ most scandalous secrets. No secret is safe. Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she’s the only scholarship student in a sea of uber-wealthy classmates. But she has a plan: be top in the class, attend a prestigious university, secure a killer job, and finally lift her family out of poverty. Then her parents drop a bomb — they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship. But that’s the least of Alice’s problems, because she has started uncontrollably turning invisible. As in completely, physically invisible. Alice realises there’s an upside to her strange new power — unparalleled access to the secrets of China’s most rich and influential teens. Soon, Alice has a new plan: offer her invisibility services to find out what her classmates want to know — for a price. But between balancing schoolwork, a growing relationship with academic-rival-turned-business-partner Henry, and stealing secrets, things start to fall through the cracks. As the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if helping her family is worth losing her conscience — or even her life. Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written…a thrilling ride that hooked me from start to finish. — Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend. |
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| shanghai city guide: Shanghai Love Catherine Vance Yeh, 2006 In this fascinating book, Catherine Yeh explores the Shanghai entertainment world at the close of the Qing dynasty. Established in the 1850s outside of the old walled city, the Shanghai Foreign Settlements were administered by Westerners and so were not subject to the strict authority of the Chinese government. At the center of the dynamic new culture that emerged was the courtesan, whose flamboyant public lifestyle and conspicuous consumption of modern goods set a style that was emulated by other women as they emerged from the inner quarters of traditional Chinese society. Many Chinese visitors and sojourners were drawn to the Foreign Settlements. Men of letters seeking a living outside of the government bureaucracy found work in the Settlements? burgeoning print industry and formed the new class of urban intellectuals. Courtesans fled from oppressive treatment and the turmoil of uprisings elsewhere in China and found unprecedented freedom in Shanghai to redefine themselves and their profession. As the entertainment industry developed, publications sprang up to report on and promote it. Journalists and courtesans found that their interests increasingly coincided, and the Settlements became a cosmopolitan playground. Ritualized role-play based on novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber elevated the status of courtesan entertainment and led to culturally rich interactions between courtesans and their clients. As participants acted out the stories in public, they introduced modern notions of love and romance that were radically at odds with the traditional roles of men and women. Yet because social change arrived in the form of entertainment, it met with little resistance. Yeh shows how this fortuitous combination of people and circumstances, rather than official decisions or acts, created the first multicultural modern city in China. With illustrations from newspapers, novels, travel guides, and postcards, as well as contemporary written descriptions of life in foreign-driven, fast-paced, cutting-edge Shanghai, this study traces the mutual influences among courtesans, intellectuals, and the city itself in creating a modern, market-oriented leisure culture in China. Historians, literary specialists, art critics, and social scientists will welcome this captivating foray into the world of late nineteenth-century popular culture. |
| shanghai city guide: The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide eBook) Rough Guides, 2017-06-01 The new, fully updated The Rough Guide to China is the definitive guide to this enchanting country, one of the world's oldest civilisations. From the high-tech cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai to minority villages in Yunnan and Buddhist temples of Tibet, China's mixture of modernity and ancient traditions never fails to impress. With stunning new photography and all the best places to eat, sleep, party and shop, The Rough Guide to China has everything need to ensure you don't miss a thing in this fast-changing nation. Detailed, full-colour maps help you find the best spot for Peking duck or navigate Beijing's backstreets. Itineraries make planning easy, and a Contexts section gives in-depth background on China's history and culture, as well language tips, with handy words and phrases to ease your journey. All this, combined with detailed coverage of the country's best attractions, from voyages down the Yangzi River to hiking the infamous Great Wall, makes The Rough Guide to China the essential companion to delve into China's greatest treasures. |
| shanghai city guide: Insight Guides Experience Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook) Insight Guides, 2016-08-05 Whatever you're in the mood for, the dynamic metropolis of Shanghai offers a wealth of things to do in the city. Be inspired to visit by the new Insight Guide Experience Shanghai, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to China's most exciting destination. Inside Insight Guide Experience Shanghai: A brand-new series covering all the very best experiences on offer in Shanghai. Stunning, colourful photography brings this vibrant city and its people to life. Local expert authors guide you to authentic Shanghai experiences and fresh discoveries. A dip-in In the mood for... section suggests the best places to go for local cuisine, historic architecture and a night on the town, amongst others. The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see and do from an insider's perspective, from exploring the Bund's back streets to discovering contemporary art in the French Concession. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and our Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine |
| shanghai city guide: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide China DK Travel, 2018-06-19 DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China reveals the magnificence of China's greatest sights, including in-depth coverage of the Forbidden City and Terracotta Soldiers. The guide provides expert tips for visiting the Great Wall, cruising through the stunning Yangzi Three Gorges, and exploring the ultra-modern cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features on everything from the Beijing Opera to Confucianism, calligraphy, and the cult of Mao. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China includes 3-D cutaway illustrations, floor plans, and reconstructions of the major architectural sights, plus maps of the key cities and towns. The best places to stay and eat have been provided by resident experts and recommendations on regional specialties will ensure you don't miss China's best dishes. Markets and festivals are listed town by town. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China shows you this diverse country as no one else can. |
| shanghai city guide: Your Best Guide to Shanghai Arooka, 2017-01-01 Packed full of relevant and modern information that can make any trip to Shanghai enjoyable. – 7 days in Shanghai: Seven day itinerary, packed with details on what to see, where to go and how to get there and where to eat. – General Knowledge – Transportation: provides details and photography for taxi, the metro and bus system, as well as other modes of transportation in the city (including Accessibility Access). – Housing: Modern information on Housing and Hotels, for your stay. – – Eat Drink: Places to eat and drink (including vegetarian options). – Coffee in Shanghai – Shopping: Shopping (including suits and clothing making), – Explore: Places to Explore in both Puxi and Pudong – Art: The Art Scene – History – District Highlights – Physical Security & Safety – Local/Expat Guide – In/Out – Useful Stuff Your Best Guide to Shanghai is Your Best Guide to Shanghai! |
| shanghai city guide: Vacation Goose Travel Guide Shanghai China Francis Morgan, Vacation Goose Travel Guide Shanghai China is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Top 50 city attractions, top 50 nightlife adventures, top 50 city restaurants, top 50 shopping centers, top 50 hotels, and more than a dozen monthly weather statistics. This travel guide is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this pocket book be part of yet another fun Shanghai adventure :) |
| shanghai city guide: Lonely Planet Shanghai City Guide Christopher Pitts, Daniel McCrohan, 2010 Chinese characters throughout the book and on maps makes navigating Shànghài easy. Bonus colour chapter on Shànghài's glittering architecture. Expanded coverage of outl.ying destinations, including rural Lïzhàng and lush Pütuôshàn. Lonelyplanet.com/shanghai - visit website for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller insights |
Shanghai - Wikipedia
Shanghai is known for its cuisine, local language, and cosmopolitan culture. It ranks sixth in the list of cities with the most skyscrapers.
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Here's a look at top places to visit in Shanghai including the landmark sites like the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, etc.
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May 28, 2025 · A: A first-time visit to Shanghai should include top attractions like the Bund, which offers iconic skyline views, the historic Yuyuan Garden, and the modern marvels of the …
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Shanghai is known for being a major financial and cultural center in China, with a rich history and a unique blend of traditional and modern architecture. It is also famous for its bustling nightlife, …
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Top 45 Things to Do and What to Do in Shanghai – 2025 Travel …
Apr 21, 2025 · Discover the top 45 things to do and what to do in Shanghai. From iconic landmarks to local food experiences, explore Shanghai's best attractions for an unforgettable …
Shanghai - Wikipedia
Shanghai is known for its cuisine, local language, and cosmopolitan culture. It ranks sixth in the list of cities with the most skyscrapers.
The Top 20 Things to Do in Shanghai - China Highlights
Shanghai has its own unique and spectacular range of more-modern highlights. Below are the top things you should do in Shanghai. 1. Admire the classic skyline at the Bund. The Bund is …
Shanghai | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
6 days ago · Shanghai, city and province-level shi (municipality), east-central China. It is one of the world’s largest seaports and a major industrial and commercial centre of China. The city is …
Shanghai Facts: Basic & Top 10 Things to Know about Shanghai
Apr 14, 2025 · Shanghai is a world financial center, combining modern and historical features. With the most population, it is a shopping paradise and a core transportation hub.
15 Epic Places to Visit in Shanghai & Shanghai Bucket List 2025
Here's a look at top places to visit in Shanghai including the landmark sites like the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, etc.
20 Must-See Attractions and Best Things to Do in Shanghai 2025
May 28, 2025 · A: A first-time visit to Shanghai should include top attractions like the Bund, which offers iconic skyline views, the historic Yuyuan Garden, and the modern marvels of the …
What is Shanghai Known For? (19 Things It’s Famous For)
Shanghai is known for being a major financial and cultural center in China, with a rich history and a unique blend of traditional and modern architecture. It is also famous for its bustling nightlife, …
What is Shanghai like for tourists? - discoverchinaguide.com
Shanghai, known as the «Paris of the East», is a bustling metropolis and one of the most popular tourist destinations in China. With its stunning skyline, rich history, vibrant culture, and world …
Go2Shanghai
Feb 12, 2025 · 9 Must-Visit Shanghai Attractions: A Perfect Blend of History and Modernity. Discover the most fascinating tourist spots in Shanghai, from the historic Yu Garden to the …
Top 45 Things to Do and What to Do in Shanghai – 2025 Travel …
Apr 21, 2025 · Discover the top 45 things to do and what to do in Shanghai. From iconic landmarks to local food experiences, explore Shanghai's best attractions for an unforgettable …
