Berlitz Pocket Guide: Shanghai covers all the city's major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Mandarin Chinese, as well as special features focussing on Chinese culture and activities for visitors. Maps show Shanghai city centre and excursions further afield. The book is lavishly illustrated with dozens of colour photographs.