Lonely Planet Shanghai (Travel Guide)

“The engine of China’s future, Shanghai dazzles. A blend of East and West with voracious appetite for new styles and trends, the city is above all cosmopolitan and cutting edge.”—Christopher Pitts, Lonely Planet Writer

Getting you to the heart of a place
Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge.
Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.
Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.
Special features
The Bund 3D walking tour
Architecture in Shanghai
Full-colour maps
Day trips to canal towns

We tell it like it is
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