Shanghai Chic celebrates the return to the city’s heyday. From the narrow, winding streets of the French Concession and the Old City, to the glittering urban expanse of Pudong, and from the antique stalls of Dongtai Road to the style mecca of the Bund, Shanghai now surpasses its former glory, offering a unique city break that mixes culture, art, great food and high fashion. This book is the definitive guide to China’s most cosmopolitan city. The most luxurious hotels and stylish restaurants are featured, as are the latest bars and cutting-edge galleries, together with international and local designer boutiques. They illustrate the inimitable style of the ‘Paris of the Orient’, and travellers can find essential information on all the places to sleep, eat and be seen at. Shanghai both old and new, as well as an itinerary of day-trips are presented, along with over 40 carefully selected hot-spots from across the city which are described in detail. Together, these stellar locations exemplify Shanghai’s unique character, providing an indispensable introduction to the most exciting city in China.Highlights: Fascinating descriptions of Shanghai’s top hotels, restaurants, shops and spas written by an enthusiast in the field. Background information on Shanghai and selected regions to help readers better appreciate and understand this fascinating city of China. Elegantly presented and lavishly illustrated.
