Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers Who Love to Shop, 3rd Edition

by Suzy Gershman

• ISBN13: 9780764578649
• ISBN10: 0764578642
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

"Gershman may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike." The Washington PostFor nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world s best finds. Now Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before. Inside you ll find: What s hot in Hong Kong, from hip new fashions and designer labels to porcelain, jade, and colorful markets The best of Shanghai, from the Old City to the exciting new Pudong area Terrific buys in Beijing, from the Silk Market to the Pearl Market to the famous antiques street of Liulichang A completely new section on Hanoi and its unique treasures such as contemporary art, sophisticated lacquer, and funky ethnic fashions

Table of Contents

To Start With.

1. The Best of Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing.

2. Orientation.

3. A Dictionary of Chinese Crafts, Style & Customs.

4. Hong Kong.

5. Hong Kong Resources A to Z.

6. Pearl River Delta: Shenzen, Canton & Macau.

7. Hanoi.

8. Shanghai.

9. Beijing.

Size Conversion Chart.

Index.