There is no city quite like it. Bursting with life, a fascinating history and a glitzy skyline, Shanghai is one of the world's most exciting destinations. Inside Insight City Guide Shanghai: A fully-updated edition by our expert Shanghai author.Stunning photography that brings this vibrant city and its people to life.Highlights of the city's top attractions, from iconic buildings like the Pearl Oriental TV Tower to historic neighbourhoods, and raucous nightlife to pretty People's Park. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city from the commercial centre (the Bund) to the western suburbs. A comprehensive Travel Tips section includes all the practical information you will need for your trip.Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Shanghai, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Museum, and hidden cultural gems like the longtangs and M50. Insight City Guide Shanghai is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring The Bund, to discovering Xintiandi. In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on street food, architecutre and performing arts, all written by local experts Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight City Guides come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning Outstanding orientation information will save you time while you explore Excellent Editor's Choice recommendations will make your trip more memorable Inspirational colour photography throughout Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides Explore Shanghai Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Shanghai with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like the Bund, Yu Garden and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, to discovering cultural gems, including the inspirational M50 Art District, a fascinating and informative trip to the Shanghai Museum, and a peaceful walk in Fuxing Park, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your visit to Shanghai. Features of this travel guide to Shanghai: - 15 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat and drink along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in China's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Insider recommendations: discover the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife using our comprehensive listings - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: The Bund; Behind the Bund; People's Square; Nanjing Road West; The Old Chinese City; Xintiandi; The Former French Concession; Hongkou Jewish Ghetto & Lu Xun Park; Suzhou Creek; Xujiahui; Pudong; Shanghai After Dark; Tongli; Suzhou; Hangzhou Looking for a comprehensive guide to China? Check out Insight Guides China for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Whatever you're in the mood for, the dynamic metropolis of Shanghai offers a wealth of things to do in the city. Be inspired to visit by the new Insight Guide Experience Shanghai, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to China's most exciting destination. Inside Insight Guide Experience Shanghai: A brand-new series covering all the very best experiences on offer in Shanghai. Stunning, colourful photography brings this vibrant city and its people to life. Local expert authors guide you to authentic Shanghai experiences and fresh discoveries. A dip-in "In the mood for..." section suggests the best places to go for local cuisine, historic architecture and a night on the town, amongst others. The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see and do from an insider's perspective, from exploring the Bund's back streets to discovering contemporary art in the French Concession. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and our Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guides City Guide Beijing Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Explore one of the most exciting cities in the world with this inspirational travel guide. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Beijing is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best this city has to offer, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Imperial Palace, the Great Wall and the 798 Art District, and cultural gems like the picturesque Black Lakes area, the unforgettable Tiananmen Square and the beautiful environs of the New Summer Palace. Features of this travel guide to Beijing: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Beijing's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Beijing with our pick of the city's top destinations - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: Tiananmen Square and Surroundings; The Forbidden City; Southern Beijing; The Lake District and the North; Eastern Beijing; Western Beijing; The Summer Palaces; Western Fringes; The Great Wall; Further Afield Looking for a comprehensive guide to China? Check out Insight Guides China for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight City Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your trip. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Hong Kong, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai and Happy Valley, and hidden cultural gems. - Insight City Guide Hong Kong is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Po Lin Monastery, to hiking in the hills - In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on cuisine, performing arts and Chinese medicine, all written by local experts - Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning - Outstanding orientation information will save you time while you explore - Excellent Editor's Choice recommendations will make your trip more memorable - Inspirational colour photography throughout - Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

The emerging powerhouse of our times, China is a fascinating and complex country, taking in ultra-modern cities, dramatically varied scenery and ancient cultural treasures. This new edition of Insight Guide China is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to this enigmatic destination, highlighting all the unique sights and experiences to have while you're there. Inside Insight Guide China: Lively features by a local writer cover a whole range of subjects: traditional medicine, Chinese literature, Red Tourism, and of course, the country's many cuisines. Stunning photography brings this intriguing country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including sights such as the incomparable Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, the dazzling city of Shanghai and the dreamlike landscapes of Guilin. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the evocative capital Beijing and Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau to the mountains of Yunnan and Tibet and the spectacular landscapes of Guangxi and Sichuan. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip.

Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in China, from top attractions like the Forbidden City, Beihai Park, the Great Wall, the Bund and West Lake to hidden gems, including Lijiang. Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring China - Cultural: delve into the region's rich heritage and get to know its modern-day life and people - Inspirational: discover where to go and what to do, highlighted with stunning photography - Practical: get around with ease with a free pull-out map featuring key attractions - Informative: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Beijing, the Northeast and Inner Mongolia, Northern Heartlands, Shanghai the Lower Yangzi, Southern China, Southwest China and Northwest China. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Glamorous Shanghai is one of the most exciting cities in the world, where the remnants of a fabled history combine with the rapidly expanding skyline of a contemporary economic powerhouse. Explore Shanghai is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this dynamic and atmospheric city: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the famous waterfront Bund and Old City's neighborhoods to Pudong's glittering skyscrapers and out to the landscaped gardens of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Shanghai's fabulous cuisine, wealth of architecture and historical significance. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information and a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Shanghai will guide you to the best of the Paris of the East.

The tropical city-state of Singapore may be small, but it packs a punch with a wealth of dazzling modern attractions, while also being a unique melting pot of Asian and Western influences. Inside Insight City Guide Singapore:A fully-overhauled edition by our expert Singapore author.Stunning photography that brings this vibrant city and its people to life. Highlights of the city's top attractions, from ethnic neighbourhoods such as Little India and Kampung Glam to the unique wonders of Gardens by the Bay and Singapore's Night Safari.Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city from the colonial Civic District to the beaches and theme parks of Sentosa.A comprehensive Travel Tips section includes all the practical information you will need for your trip.Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine