Shanghai city guide

Author

• Wang, Ronghua

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Singapore: Thomson Learning, 2008

Language

English

ISBN

9789812438072

Series

Subject(s)

• SHANGHAI (CHINA)--ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
• SHANGHAI (CHINA)--GUIDEBOOKS
• SHANGHAI (CHINA)--SOCIAL CONDITIONS
• SHANGHAI (CHINA)-DESCRIPTION AND TRAVEL-GUIDE BOOKS
• SHANGHAI (CHINA)-MAPS, TOURIST

Notes

. . Index: p. 187-189

Abstract

This is not merely a tourist guide about Shanghai, but rather a pocket encyclopedia all "new Shanghainese" will find helpful. It contains abundant information on all aspects of economic and social activity in the city. It aims to present a complete picture of Shanghai by describing in detail the city's unique geographical location, its commercial development, its superb investment environment, its coherent yet diverse society of migrants, its flexible, vital culture, and its upbeat spirit as a city.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

ix, 189 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

-

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Chapter 1: Ecology and historical evolution --
Natural environment and ecological resources --
From a small fishing village to a metropolis --
Administrative divisions --
Chapter 2: Business and investment --
Survey of Shanghai's economy --
Investment climate --
Investment areas and procedures --
International economic cooperation --
Chapter 3: Cultural development and exchanges --
Cultural facilities --The flourishing cultural market --
Sports events and cultural festivals --
Improved education system --
The enterprising city spirit --
Chapter 4: A pluralistic society --
Population and ethnic groups --
Festivals and holidays --
Religious beliefs --
Dialect and folk adage --
Chapter 5: Life in Shanghai --
Living environment --
Housing and community --
Dining out in Shanghai --
A shopping paradise --
Foreigners in Shanghai --
Annex --
Foreign investment service agencies in Shanghai --
Main restaurants in Shanghai --
Main teahouses in Shanghai --
Main bars in Shanghai --
Main cafes in Shanghai --
Main nightclubs in Shanghai --
Famous golf courses in Shanghai --
Famous movie theaters in Shanghai --
Well-known hotels in Shanghai --
Foreign consulates in Shanghai --
A selection of useful websites.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00485/15	915.1132046 Wan S	Library - 8th Floor	Available