ShanghaiWhat 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 architectureDiscover Twice The City In Half The Time...full-colour 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 starWho We AreAt Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large. What We Doo We offer travelers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.o We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.oWe update our guidebooks by visiting thousands of places in person to get the details right and tell it as it is.o We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.o We challenge our growing community of travelers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.o We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travelers; not clouded by any other motive.What We BelieveWe believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world."...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load." ( Sherman's Travel ) |
