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Author : Christopher Knowles
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1400003962
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)
Download or read book Fodor's Shanghai's 25 Best written by Christopher Knowles and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What to see, where to go, what to do"--Cover.
Author : Christopher Knowles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780676905014
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)
Download or read book Shanghai's 25 Best written by Christopher Knowles and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences. Fodor's helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. While you're at the helm, Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It's like having a friend in Shanghai! Fodor's 25 Best Shanghai contains EVERYTHING YOU NEED to experience Shanghai, focusing on the top 25 must-see sights plus: -FULL-COLOR PULL-OUT MAP housed in a convenient envelope affixed to the guide -SHANGHAI BY AREA -- we've broken the city into five areas and recommended the best sights, shops, entertainment venues, nightlife, and restaurants in each one -BEST HOTELS, whether you're looking for luxury, budget, or something in between -INSIDER TIPS and EXPERT ADVICE -Transportation Map Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.
Author : Frank Langfitt
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1610398157
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Shanghai Free Taxi written by Frank Langfitt and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As any traveler knows, some of the best and most honest conversations take place during car rides. So, when a long-time NPR correspondent wanted to learn more about the real China, he started driving a cab--and discovered a country amid seismic political and economic change. China--America's most important competitor--is at a turning point. With economic growth slowing, Chinese people face inequality and uncertainty as their leaders tighten control at home and project power abroad. In this adventurous, original book, NPR correspondent Frank Langfitt describes how he created a free taxi service--offering rides in exchange for illuminating conversation--to go beyond the headlines and get to know a wide range of colorful, compelling characters representative of the new China. They include folks like "Beer," a slippery salesman who tries to sell Langfitt a used car; Rocky, a farm boy turned Shanghai lawyer; and Chen, who runs an underground Christian church and moves his family to America in search of a better, freer life. Blending unforgettable characters, evocative travel writing, and insightful political analysis, The Shanghai Free Taxi is a sharply observed and surprising book that will help readers make sense of the world's other superpower at this extraordinary moment.
Author : Helen Zia
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345522338
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)
Download or read book Last Boat Out of Shanghai written by Helen Zia and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic real life stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus of Shanghai in the wake of China’s 1949 Communist revolution—a heartrending precursor to the struggles faced by emigrants today. “A true page-turner . . . [Helen] Zia has proven once again that history is something that happens to real people.”—New York Times bestselling author Lisa See NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR • FINALIST FOR THE PEN/JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY Shanghai has historically been China’s jewel, its richest, most modern and westernized city. The bustling metropolis was home to sophisticated intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and a thriving middle class when Mao’s proletarian revolution emerged victorious from the long civil war. Terrified of the horrors the Communists would wreak upon their lives, citizens of Shanghai who could afford to fled in every direction. Seventy years later, members of the last generation to fully recall this massive exodus have revealed their stories to Chinese American journalist Helen Zia, who interviewed hundreds of exiles about their journey through one of the most tumultuous events of the twentieth century. From these moving accounts, Zia weaves together the stories of four young Shanghai residents who wrestled with the decision to abandon everything for an uncertain life as refugees in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States. Benny, who as a teenager became the unwilling heir to his father’s dark wartime legacy, must decide either to escape to Hong Kong or navigate the intricacies of a newly Communist China. The resolute Annuo, forced to flee her home with her father, a defeated Nationalist official, becomes an unwelcome exile in Taiwan. The financially strapped Ho fights deportation from the U.S. in order to continue his studies while his family struggles at home. And Bing, given away by her poor parents, faces the prospect of a new life among strangers in America. The lives of these men and women are marvelously portrayed, revealing the dignity and triumph of personal survival. Herself the daughter of immigrants from China, Zia is uniquely equipped to explain how crises like the Shanghai transition affect children and their families, students and their futures, and, ultimately, the way we see ourselves and those around us. Last Boat Out of Shanghai brings a poignant personal angle to the experiences of refugees then and, by extension, today. “Zia’s portraits are compassionate and heartbreaking, and they are, ultimately, the universal story of many families who leave their homeland as refugees and find less-than-welcoming circumstances on the other side.”—Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club
Author : Jie Li
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231538170
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)
Download or read book Shanghai Homes written by Jie Li and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dazzling global metropolis of Shanghai, what has it meant to call this city home? In this account—part microhistory, part memoir—Jie Li salvages intimate recollections by successive generations of inhabitants of two vibrant, culturally mixed Shanghai alleyways from the Republican, Maoist, and post-Mao eras. Exploring three dimensions of private life—territories, artifacts, and gossip—Li re-creates the sounds, smells, look, and feel of home over a tumultuous century. First built by British and Japanese companies in 1915 and 1927, the two homes at the center of this narrative were located in an industrial part of the former "International Settlement." Before their recent demolition, they were nestled in Shanghai's labyrinthine alleyways, which housed more than half of the city's population from the Sino-Japanese War to the Cultural Revolution. Through interviews with her own family members as well as their neighbors, classmates, and co-workers, Li weaves a complex social tapestry reflecting the lived experiences of ordinary people struggling to absorb and adapt to major historical change. These voices include workers, intellectuals, Communists, Nationalists, foreigners, compradors, wives, concubines, and children who all fought for a foothold and haven in this city, witnessing spectacles so full of farce and pathos they could only be whispered as secret histories.
Author : Leo Ou-fan Lee
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674805518
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)
Download or read book Shanghai Modern written by Leo Ou-fan Lee and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of ChinaÕs wild rush to modernize, a surprising note of reality arises: Shanghai, it seems, was once modern indeed, a pulsing center of commerce and art in the heart of the twentieth century. This book immerses us in the golden age of Shanghai urban culture, a modernity at once intrinsically Chinese and profoundly anomalous, blending new and indigenous ideas with those flooding into this Òtreaty portÓ from the Western world. A preeminent specialist in Chinese studies, Leo Ou-fan Lee gives us a rare wide-angle view of Shanghai culture in the making. He shows us the architecture and urban spaces in which the new commercial culture flourished, then guides us through the publishing and filmmaking industries that nurtured a whole generation of artists and established a bold new style in urban life known as modeng. In the work of six writers of the time, particularly Shi Zhecun, Mu Shiying, and Eileen Chang, Lee discloses the reflection of ShanghaiÕs urban landscapeÑforeign and familiar, oppressive and seductive, traditional and innovative. This work acquires a broader historical and cosmopolitan context with a look at the cultural links between Shanghai and Hong Kong, a virtual genealogy of Chinese modernity from the 1930s to the present day.
Author : Nicholas Khatch
Publisher : NK
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Top 50 Best Things to do in Shanghai, China written by Nicholas Khatch and published by NK. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Shanghai with this comprehensive list of 50 must-do activities. Immerse yourself in the blend of ancient traditions and modern marvels that define this cosmopolitan metropolis. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, from cultural havens to culinary delights, Shanghai offers a tapestry of experiences that will leave you awe-inspired. Begin your exploration with visits to Shanghai's most renowned landmarks. Marvel at the breathtaking views from the Oriental Pearl Tower and take a leisurely stroll along the historic Bund, where you'll be enchanted by the juxtaposition of colonial-era architecture and towering skyscrapers. Delve deeper into the city's past by exploring the French Concession, where tree-lined streets, art deco buildings, and charming boutiques transport you to a bygone era. Delight in Shanghai's cultural offerings by immersing yourself in its art and history. Discover the ancient artifacts and masterpieces at the Shanghai Museum, wander through the contemporary exhibitions at the Power Station of Art, and get lost in the labyrinthine alleys of Tianzifang, a bohemian enclave brimming with art studios, boutiques, and quaint cafés. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Yuyuan Garden, where traditional Chinese architecture and tranquil ponds create a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. No visit to Shanghai is complete without indulging in its vibrant culinary scene. Sample an array of flavors at bustling street food markets like Xiangyang Road Food Market, where you can savor steaming dumplings, fragrant soups, and tantalizing skewers. Treat yourself to a culinary adventure by dining at world-class restaurants, where innovative chefs fuse traditional Chinese flavors with contemporary techniques. Don't forget to sip on fragrant tea at a traditional teahouse or enjoy a cocktail at one of Shanghai's glamorous rooftop bars, offering stunning views of the city skyline. In Shanghai, every corner reveals a new facet of this multifaceted city. Whether you're captivated by its architectural wonders, enthralled by its rich history, or tantalized by its culinary creations, Shanghai promises a captivating and unforgettable experience. So, venture forth and immerse yourself in the pulsating energy and endless wonders of this dynamic city, where tradition and innovation coexist harmoniously.
Author : Andrew Field
Publisher : Chinese University Press
ISBN 13 : 9629963736
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)
Download or read book Shanghai's Dancing World written by Andrew Field and published by Chinese University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It was thanks to its cabarets that Old Shanghai was called the `Paris of the Orient.' No one has studied the rise and fall of those cabarets more extensively than Andrew Field. His book is packed with fascinating information and attests on every page to his understanding of Shanghai's history." LYNN PAN, author of Sons of the Yellow Emperor --
Author : Andrew David
Publisher : The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
ISBN 13 : 9629969238
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)
Download or read book Shanghai's Dancing World written by Andrew David and published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press. This book was released on 2010-11-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon a unique and untapped reservoir of newspapers, magazines, novels, government documents, photographs and illustrations, this book traces the origin, pinnacle, and ultimate demise of a commercial dance industry in Shanghai between the end of the First World War and the early years of the People's Republic of China. Delving deep into the world of cabarets, nightclubs, and elite ballrooms that arose in the city in the 1920s and peaked in the 1930s, the book assesses how and why Chinese society incorporated and transformed this westernized world of leisure and entertainment to suit its own tastes and interests. Focusing on the jazzage nightlife of the city in its "golden age," the book examines issues of colonialism and modernity, urban space, sociability and sexuality, and modern Chinese national identity formation in a tumultuous era of war and revolution.
Author : Qiu Xiaolong
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9781429942614
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)
Download or read book Years of Red Dust written by Qiu Xiaolong and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published originally in the pages of Le Monde, this collection of linked short stories by Qiu Xiaolong has already been a major bestseller in France (Cite de la Poussiere Rouge) and Germany (Das Tor zur Roten Gasse), where it and the author was the subject of a major television documentary. The stories in Years of Red Dust trace the changes in modern China over fifty years—from the early days of the Communist revolution in 1949 to the modernization movement of the late nineties—all from the perspective of one small street in Shanghai, Red Dust Lane. From the early optimism at the end of the Chinese Civil War, through the brutality and upheaval of the Cultural Revolution, to the death of Mao, the pro-democracy movement and the riots in Tiananmen Square—history, on both an epic and personal scale, unfolds through the bulletins posted and the lives lived in this one lane, this one corner of Shanghai.
