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Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers Who Love to Shop

Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers Who Love to Shop
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Manufacturer: Frommers

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 915
EAN: 9780764578649
ISBN: 0764578642
Label: Frommers
Manufacturer: Frommers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 294
Publication Date: 2005-09-16
Publisher: Frommers
Studio: Frommers

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Editorial Reviews:

"Gershman may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike." —The Washington Post

For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world s best finds. Now Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before. Inside you ll find:

  • What s hot in Hong Kong, from hip new fashions and designer labels to porcelain, jade, and colorful markets
  • The best of Shanghai, from the Old City to the exciting new Pudong area
  • Terrific buys in Beijing, from the Silk Market to the Pearl Market to the famous antiques street of Liulichang
  • A completely new section on Hanoi and its unique treasures such as contemporary art, sophisticated lacquer, and funky ethnic fashions



Spotlight customer reviews:

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Summary: Amazing!
Comment: I am a big fan of Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop books. The first one I bought was Born to Shop Italy, and it was priceless. And Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing was just as useful. Not only does it have info on shopping, but also tips on where to stay, restaurants, etc. They are a great starting point for any trip.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: An invaluable romp through Asia
Comment: I don't like to shop, but I loved this book. In my experience it's accurate and on-target for Beijing, HK and Hanoi (which is included). It's full of practical information (consider going to Asia via Tel Aviv on El Al -- who knew?) and points out the distinctions betweeen confusing names e.g. Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Art Museum, two different places.

The information on visas, travel and shipping is sensible and matches my experiences in Asia.

The writing style is punchy and entertaining (e.g. "Rental cars: You have to be kidding, right?") so like all the best travel books, it's worth reading even if you never leave home.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: Much Ado About Nothing...
Comment: I bought this book for a trip to Bejing and Shanghai - and was quite disappointed. There is nothing in it that is not in other guidebooks. Several of the recommendations were hyped. And the attitude - snobby, awful. I'd suggest the Luxe guides, which not only tell you where to shop but also suggest places to eat, to drink, etc.


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