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World Hotels - Lonely Planet Best of Shanghai (Lonely Planet Best of Series)

Lonely Planet Best of Shanghai (Lonely Planet Best of Series)
List Price: $14.99
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Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9781740594974
ISBN: 1740594975
Label: Lonely Planet Publications
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 96
Publication Date: 2006-01
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Studio: Lonely Planet Publications

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Editorial Reviews:

Cosmopolitan, extravagant and oh-so Chinese; Shanghai is where old-world charm meets new-world sparkle, and it's buzzing with energy. Take a stroll along leafy avenues, plunge into bustling side streets, and explore the culture. Take your pick of world-class restaurants, slick bars and heavenly hotels. This sleek and savvy guide is your key to discovering China's most talked-about city.

o PACK LIGHT - or just buy another suitcase: we know all the top shopping spots, and we'll take you there
o INDULGE in a city where food is cause for celebration - from snacks to feasts; reviews of the very best Chinese and international dining options
o EXPERIENCE - everything you need to know about the city's must-sees and hidden delights
o LET LOOSE - chic bars, opera or acrobatics: whatever your scene, we've got it covered
o TAKE IT EASY - excellent, easy-to-use maps make getting around a breeze


Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Great guide, but not perfect
Comment: The maps were indispensible aids in getting around Shanghai and if I ever go back to that town and were only allowed ten pages from this book, I'd include the maps. I met another traveler in Shanghai who lost this guide and doubled back several blocks to find it again. He did find it again and was glad he did.

That being said, it's not the gospel. Shanghai's a big town and there's no way to cover every single place to eat or thing to do. Given the short descriptions for many of the activities, there can't be enough room to explain everything you may need to get to them... the Propaganda Poster Museum is one such example. It's way way way off a beaten track, but I found it after asking a local security guard and showing the picture in the book.

I'm ticked off the guide says there's a taco restaurant in Shanghai. I went there and the "taco" was more a Chinese interpretation of the Mexican classic. It was tasty, but NOT authentic. If you're homesick for good Mexican food, Shanghai's not the right place to be.

Overall, I'm very glad I had this guide with me in Shanghai and I plan to continue to get Lonely Planet guides for my travels.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
Summary: Your Very Basic guidebook
Comment: ... and I emphasize the word "basic". Fold-out maps with Chinese characters is helpful, but don't forget to bring a magnifying glass in order to read the maps. Found Time Out Shanghai much much more informative.


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