Shanghai (City Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Damien Harper
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 4th
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Pages: 320
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ISBN: 1741046688
Dewey Decimal Number: 915
EAN: 9781741046687
ASIN: 1741046688
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
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Book Description
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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 Out of Date June 22, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
As of June 2007, this book has become out of date.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 Maps of the metro subways are also out of date.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 This book is a great introduction to Shanghai, but it is out of date (just like pretty much all the other books on the city).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.
 A weath of information May 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 helpful January 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 Shanghai January 5, 2007
This book gives ou a nice overview of the region, and incredible specific tips for visiting Shanghai.
Insightful August 7, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
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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