
Insight Guides Select Shanghai
Insight Guides(Author)
Insight Guides (Publisher)
Published on 1. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78005-283-0 (ISBN)
Description
Select Guide Shanghai is a brand new inspirational guide to this extraordinary city, offering authentic experiences, fresh discoveries, and a good dose of local culture.
An inspirational In the mood for... section is filled with suggestions covering a range of things to do, all grouped by mood, whether you're looking for a gourmet blow-out, nightlife, characterful old streets, some of Asia's best shopping, or a quintessential Shanghai experience.
The Selection offers a collection of over 100 ideas for a memorable stay in Shanghai, organised by neighbourhood, with plenty of secret gems in the mix. Take in the view of the Huangpu River and the amazing Pudong skyline from the Bund waterfront, search for genuine antiques in the markets around Dongtai Road, or sip molecular cocktails and dine on local delicacies in colonial villas. Wherever you are, you can dip in and find inspiration, backed up by clear mapping and reliable practical information.
Hotels suggests great places to stay in the city, organised by theme, whether you are seeking somewhere historic, small and stylish, or with a bird's eye view of Shanghai. Finally, the Essentials section offers a user-friendly run-down of practical information.
An inspirational In the mood for... section is filled with suggestions covering a range of things to do, all grouped by mood, whether you're looking for a gourmet blow-out, nightlife, characterful old streets, some of Asia's best shopping, or a quintessential Shanghai experience.
The Selection offers a collection of over 100 ideas for a memorable stay in Shanghai, organised by neighbourhood, with plenty of secret gems in the mix. Take in the view of the Huangpu River and the amazing Pudong skyline from the Bund waterfront, search for genuine antiques in the markets around Dongtai Road, or sip molecular cocktails and dine on local delicacies in colonial villas. Wherever you are, you can dip in and find inspiration, backed up by clear mapping and reliable practical information.
Hotels suggests great places to stay in the city, organised by theme, whether you are seeking somewhere historic, small and stylish, or with a bird's eye view of Shanghai. Finally, the Essentials section offers a user-friendly run-down of practical information.
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Every globetrotter will love Insight's Select Guides. Evening StandardMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
APA Publications
Dimensions
Height: 168 mm
Width: 117 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78005-283-0 (9781780052830)
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After a career spent touring the world as a professional classical ballerina, Amy Fabris-Shi is now enjoying the realm of lifestyle and travel writing. Born in Sydney and based in Shanghai for the past eight years, Amy worked as a magazine editor before co-founding Scribes of the Orient, specialising in China-based publishing and communications services. She is China Correspondent for travel trade publications TTG Asia and TTG MICE and her articles on lifestyle, design and travel regularly appear in a wide range of books and magazines. Amy is also on the professional jury panel of several prestigious awards, including the AsiaSpa Awards and Miele Guide Selection.