Shanghai: few cities in the world evoke so much history, excess, glamour, mystique and exotic promise in name alone.
Travelling to Shanghai? Here are our recommended travel guidebooks & maps to help you get the most of your adventure.
Best for backpackers and budget travellers to Shanghai
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Shanghai, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Highlights:
- inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors
- planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip
- local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique
Cutting through the hype, The Rough Guide to Shanghai reveals the best places to shop, from fake markets to backstreet tailors; to sleep, whether you want a quirky hostel, Art Deco cool or a luxury sky scraping suite; and to eat, from destination restaurants to humble dumpling stalls.
Highlights:
- Day-trips include quaint canal towns, the new Chinese Disneyland and lovely Nanxiang, made newly accessible by the expanding metro network.
- Day-trips include quaint canal towns, the new Chinese Disneyland and lovely Nanxiang, made newly accessible by the expanding metro network.
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 this abeautifully-packaged full-colour guide to China's most exciting destination.
Highlights:
- Covers 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.