Beijing & Shanghai : [China's hottest cities]
Mooney, Paul, 1950-2013
Book
China's Drive into the 21st century has been fueled by the relationship and competition between Beijing, considered by some observes to be the classic capital in China, and Shanghai, the nation's economic growth engine. Despite claims that Shanghai was little more than a fishing village before the arrival of foreigners in the 1840s, it was in fact a thriving commercial port free from the shackles of central government. That all changed in 1949 when Beijing exerted control, funneling its riches to the capital, leaving Shanghai in a state of limbo. Today the city is restoring its status as Asia's leading centre of trade, finance and commerce, this time with Beijing's blessing. As Beijing takes on the cloak of an international metropolis, its majesty, well reflected in its cultural gems-the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and the Ming Tombs-remains unfettered by the country's economic development. Observers and travelers alike will delight in seeing each city play out its --
Main title:
Beijing & Shanghai : [China's hottest cities] / Paul Mooney, Peter Hibbard ; additional material by Steven Schwankert & Janet Carmosky ; photography by Anthony Cassidy & others.
Edition:
3rd ed.
Imprint:
Hong Kong : Odyssey ; Leicester : Cordee [distributor], c2013.
Collation:
xvi, 608 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 2006.Subtitle from cover.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Partial contents: Machine generated contents note: Entry And Exit -- Visas -- Customs -- Air Ticketing And Taxes -- Entering And Leaving Beijing -- Entering And Leaving Shanghai -- Health -- Packing Checklist -- Safety And Security -- Local Time -- Climate -- Sightseeing -- Hotels -- Money -- Communications & Media -- Useful Websites -- A Brief Guide To The Chinese Language -- Chineasy -- History Of Beijing -- Under The Ming -- Under The Qing -- The Coming Of The Barbarians -- Under The Republic -- Modernization -- Olympic Gold -- Reigns Of Ming & Qing Emperors -- Getting Around Beijing -- Beijing Metro -- Taxis And Public Transport -- Sights In Beijing -- Southern Districts -- Western Districts -- Northern Districts -- Museums -- Sights Around Beijing -- The Northwest -- The Great Wall -- The North -- The East -- The Southwest -- The West -- Suggested Itineraries For Beijing -- Entertainment & Nightlife -- Tea Culture -- Performing Arts -- Acrobatics And Puppetry -- Dance, Music And Film --
ISBN:
9622177972 (pbk)9789622177970 (pbk)
Dewey class:
915.1132046915.1132
Language:
English
BRN:
135386
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| Library at the Dock | -Travel | TRAVEL 915.1132 MOON | Available |