In the space of a decade, Shanghai has re-emerged as one of the world's great cities. Highrollers, trend-setters and travellers alike are drawn to this dynamic and cosmopolitan metropolis. Shop, promenade and explore by day, and hit chic bars and world-class restaurants at night-you'll be spoilt for choice. This smart, streetwise and stylish guide will ensure you get the most out of ‘new’ Shanghai.

Whore of the Orient and Paris of the East; city of quick riches, ill-gotten gains and fortunes lost;the domain of socialites and swindlers, adventur-ers and drug runners, missionaries, gangsters and pimps, all owing more to Marlene Dietrich than Mao Zedong-Shanghai has a history so impreg-nated with myth that it's hard to decide whether it was once a paradise or an all-encompassing evil.

Introducing Shanghai

City Life

Arts & Architecture

Food & Drink

History

Neighbourhoods

Walking Tours

Eating

Entertainment

Shopping

Sleeping

Excursions

Directory

Language

Index

Map Section