The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook)
Title | The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook) PDF eBook |
Author | Rough Guides |
Publisher | Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages | 316 |
Release | 2017-07-06 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 0241318912 |
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.
The Rough Guide to Shanghai
Title | The Rough Guide to Shanghai PDF eBook |
Author | Simon Lewis |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 202 |
Release | 2014-07-01 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 024101154X |
The Rough Guide to Shanghai is the ultimate insider's guide to China's brash new mega city. Having hosted the extravagant 2010 world expo, Shanghai is muscling forward to take its place alongside such financial powerhouses as Tokyo and London. But it's no longer just about China's rising business clout; in everything from fashion and art to cutting-edge architecture, Shanghai is making waves. All the major and offbeat sights of this notoriously fast-changing city are covered in this fully-revised third edition, from the glorious, newly renovated Bund (set to become China's Champs Elysee) to huge new cultural markers such as the Power Station of Art, to chic shopping district Tianzifang. Cutting through the hype, this guide reveals the best places to shop, from malls to backstreet tailors; to sleep, whether you want a youth hostel, trendy boutique hotel or luxury pad; and to eat, from the glitziest destination restaurants to the best street dumplings. For when the pace of the city gets too frantic, there's all you need to know for great day trips to tranquil canal towns such as Wuzhen or Suzhou. Easy to read, full-color maps are provided throughout the guide, plus there's a handy subway map, and the pinyin and Chinese characters are given for all attractions and venues. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Shanghai.
The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide)
Title | The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide) PDF eBook |
Author | Rough Guides |
Publisher | Rough Guides |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-05 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9780241279021 |
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
The Rough Guide to China
Title | The Rough Guide to China PDF eBook |
Author | David Leffman |
Publisher | Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages | 1213 |
Release | 2013-11-14 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1409351793 |
The Rough Guide to China covers of all of mainland China and Tibet, as well as the lesser known administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. The Rough Guide provides all the information you need, whether you want to explore the sophisticated nightlife of Beijing and Shanghai, chill out in the mellow travellers' havens of Dali and Yangshuo, or roam the streets of wonderfully historical towns such as Lijiang. Up-to-date descriptions provide you with the low-down on famous sights such as Beijing's Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army outside Xi'an, limestone peaks around Guilin and the cruise through the mighty Three Gorges along the Yangzi. There's also full practical information on where to drink, sleep, party and eat - from streetside snack stalls to luxurious Beijing Duck restaurants. Detailed maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of China, whilst the guide's stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your time on earthTM with The Rough Guide to China. Originally published in print in 2011. Now available in ePub format.
The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook)
Title | The Rough Guide to Shanghai (Travel Guide eBook) PDF eBook |
Author | Rough Guides |
Publisher | Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages | 210 |
Release | 2017-07-06 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 0241318904 |
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.
The Rough Guide to Shanghai
Title | The Rough Guide to Shanghai PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Shanghai (China) |
ISBN | 9780241011522 |
The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide eBook)
Title | The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide eBook) PDF eBook |
Author | Rough Guides |
Publisher | Rough Guides UK |
Total Pages | 1282 |
Release | 2017-06-01 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 0241314909 |
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.