Frommer's Shanghai (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Sharon Owyang (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: December 3, 2004

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Shanghai, the most progressive and international of the mainland cities in China (and also the largest), already attracts millions of visitors annually. Recent projects, new attractions, and a booming nightlife and restaurant scene are making Shanghai an even more popular tourist destination. The world's tallest hotel--the 88-story Grand Hyatt, with the world's highest hotel swimming pool--is emblematic of Shanghai's modern style.

Frommer's Shanghai includes a Chinese Language Appendix, plus Chinese translations of hotel, restaurant, and attraction names. You'll also find special tips for business travelers, plus sections on Chinese ways and manners, the pros and cons of joining a tour and traveling on your own, and the best shopping buys. There are lots of accurate two-color maps plus complete details on getting there, getting around, and coping with the language barrier.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“…the book covers all the useful information on what a visitor to Shanghai would need to know…”(M2 Best Books, 3 March 2003) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

• Featuring brand-new, detailed maps of Shanghai neighborhoods plus side trips to nearby Nanxun & Tongli water villages.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 3 edition (December 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764573055
• ISBN-13: 978-0764573057
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,813,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Out of date and abbreviated travel book, October 10, 2004

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Maria - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's(r) Shanghai, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I haven't even left for Shanghai yet and I know this book is a disappointment in comparing it with my friend's Lonely Planet and doing some quick online research. It said there weren't any youth hostels (there are several) and the book is lacking a metro map and even a decent street map! The "exploring Shanghai" section is embarrassing small, I don't know if I would be able to keep myself occupied during my visit if this were to be my only guide.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So-so, July 4, 2004

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Phil (Greenwich, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's(r) Shanghai, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Usually I am very pleased with the quality of Frommer's guide books, but not this time. Some of the information is out-of-date and some is not useful at all. For example, the places to eat and stay it recommends - after visiting Shanghai and exploring the scene first-hand, I was smiling at their suggestions. It seems like they hired a blind gilrscout to spend a couple of hours in the city and then write the whole book about it. Maybe I am not being completely fair, but there is a grain of truth in my words. Luckily I had two guide books with me - the second one being Insight Guide Shanghai, and the latter comes highly recommended. It has plenty of colorful pictures and the information is a bit more useful. So, in conclusion: Frommer did a decent job on this one, but noticeably below their standars, so if you are heading to Shanghai - there are other guides to choose from.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent book, March 24, 2007

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J. Greenleaf - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Shanghai (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This book has a few more useful pieces of information that Lonely Planet may not have but I found the LP format to be better laid out. This book does better than LP in the respect of including the Chinese characters on the city maps and also for destinations, hotels, addresses, etc.