Editorial Reviews

Sherman's Travel, April 2007

"...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load."

Book Description

What Will Your Shanghai Encounter Be?

...sizing up the sci-fe skyscrapers of futuristic Pudong

...drinking in the riverside views from the historic Bund's bars

...bargain-hunting around Tianzifang for shoes, cheongsam and Chairman Mao anything

...drifting between continents in the tree-lines boulevards and boutiques of the French Concession

...grazing the canal town of Qibao for spicy lobster or icy coconut

...discovering street-level character of lilong landes and longtang architecture

Discover Twice The City In Half The Time

...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation

...our expert author explores atmospheric alleys and sleek skyscrapers for the best shopping, eating, entertainment and sights

...customized itineraries and highlights to make the most of your short break

...locals get you behind the scenes from a film producer to a restauranteur to a rock star