Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai

by Bremner, Jade

• ISBN13: 9781786573841
• ISBN10: 1786573849
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781743215654
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-12-24
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Summary

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Shanghai - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Shanghai's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From strolling through the atmospheric alleyways of Tianzifang, to walking the vertigo-inducing Transparent Observatory for awesome city views, and experiencing traditional Chinese medicine techniques at Shanghai's Zen Massage.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Shanghai travel guide:

Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days 

• Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate Shanghai with ease 
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including People's Park, Yuyuan Gardens & Bazaar, and Jade Buddha Temple
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions 
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights 
• Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Shanghai's best kept secrets and rising trends 
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance 
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; food, drink & nightlife; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Shanghai
• Covers: The Bund; People's Square; Old Town; Former French Concession; Jing'an; Pudong; Xujiahui

 

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Shanghai.

Author Biography

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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