Lonely Planet Shanghai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy the Bund's spectacle of heritage architecture, wander the Yuyuan traditional Chinese gardens, or see the latest in fashion at French Concession; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Shanghai and begin your journey now!

Tips for first-time visitors to China; recommend itineraries for varied trip lengths; over 100 full-colour pages; pull-out maps; coverage of unforgettable journeys like the Great Wall, cruising the Yangzi River; in-depth background info. on China's art, architect., people, cuisine, religion, beliefs; fact-filled feature on traveling China by train.

Full colour throughout and an improved book structure to better suit customer needs; pull-out map; the most comprehensive guide to one of China's major tourist destinations; illustrated coverage of the Bund and floor plans of major sights; tailored itineraries cater to trips of varying lengths.