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by Bradley Mayhew (Author) "Shanghai is a metropolis bubbling in what Mao would call a state of permanent revolution..." (more)
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As usual the guide-book standard is set by Lonely Planet

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This guide offers information on places to stay, eat and party for travellers of all ages. It suggests itineraries for walking, bus and metro tours as well as information on where to find local treasures, designer clothes and Cultural Revolution pop trash.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition (March 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1740593081
  • ISBN-13: 978-1740593083
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #710,706 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is worth it's weight in gold!, June 5, 2004
By Peder Ydalus (Oslo, Norway) - See all my reviews
A friend of mine and I visited Shanghai May-June 2004. Reading this book beforehand was incredibly useful. It does, however, seem to give the impression that the e.g hotels and nightclubs it enlists are the only ones at these price levels, but we found heaps more. Not unexpected in a city of 13 million people.

We both agreed the book is worth it's weight in gold. Traveling in China where hardly anyone speaks English or are able to read the western alphabet can be a tedious task. Getting this information on location might be feasible for Chinese speaking travelers, but practically impossible for forreigners. Read the book in total beforehand! Make notes! We had so much fun in China, and we owe much to this book. It should have included more on the Chinese language (pronouns, a short dictionary etc) and more extensive information on Hangzhou.

...and don't eat the ¥180 meal in the Oriental Pearl Tower. It's absolutely horrible and the service is below street-corner-eatery level.

- Peder -

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for information - maps and phrasebook are lacking..., November 7, 2004
By Erin C. Nelson (Manhattan Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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I used this book for a 7 day trip to Shanghai in September 2004. It gave an excellent overview of the city: what to see, where to go, however, the maps and phrasebook were a disappointment. The maps lacked the Chinese characters for the street names (the book listed everyting in "pinyon", the Westernized lettering of Chinese words) and since very few people in Shanghai speak English or recognize the Western lettering, we couldn't just point to where we wanted to go. Instead, we had to get the hotel concierge to write down where we wanted to go, which was very limiting when heading out on day trips.

In addition to this book, be sure to get a good map, complete with Chinese charaters. Also be sure to pick up a copy of the Rough Guide Mandarin phrasebook, which is an essential resource for ordering in restaurants, getting around town via taxi, asking directions, etc.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Published Slower Than Shanghai Moves, July 21, 2001
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Shanghai (Paperback)
Having just finished six months studying in Shangai, I think I'm in a good position to review this book. The sections on local food, excursions and the like are interesting and accurate - I have tried and tested Hangzhou, Suzhou and Nanjing - but other areas like nightlife and the like are out of date (already!). For this sorts of things its best to check out ... which is the local expat magazine. There you can find better listings of restaurants, clubs, bars and the like. The best thing would be to contact a local once you get there.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not fitting to my expectations
I found this guide not exactly fitting to my expectations - I went to Shanghai for business and it was difficult to find some really practical informations. Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Wojciech Dinges

3.0 out of 5 stars OK but not as comprehensive as it could be
I moved to Shanghai in August 2005 and bought this guidebook to orient myself to the city. A few observations from having used the guidebook for the past six months:... Read more
Published on February 2, 2006 by S. Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as much as I hoped for...
I hoped that this guide would have more background on the history of the city and its attractions. The background/history portion of the guide was extremely sparse. Read more
Published on October 9, 2005 by A. Ottinger

4.0 out of 5 stars A Shanghai starter kit
Shanghai changes so rapidly; any guide that is written on this city will be half way out of date by the time it sees publication. Read more
Published on March 25, 2004 by S*POP

4.0 out of 5 stars Standard Lonely Planet quality but needs to be updated.
This is a decent guidebook but I must confess that I like Lonely Planet and I'm very familiar with their format. Read more
Published on December 22, 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but so far out of date its not useful
First, I should point out that most (~70%+) of LP¡¯s Shanghai guide is just reprint of what is in their larger China guide. No need to get both. Read more
Published on August 18, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the few, one of the good
It is refreshing to see a travel book that is as well integrated, considering the publisher is undergoing a transformation in their editorial dept to include costlier photos. Read more
Published on November 4, 2002 by Phil Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a better guide out today on this marvel of a city.
Seldom have I given a guide five stars, but this guide is brilliant. Without a doubt this is the definitive travel guide for Shanghai today. Read more
Published on May 31, 2001 by Allan M. Gathercoal

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful guide
I just returned from a pleasure trip to Shanghai and this book lived in my bag the entire trip. It's extremely helpful both with general travel info on China and specific info on... Read more
Published on April 23, 2001

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