你知道吗？ 上海的 根 在哪个区域？ 上海为什么被称为 魔都 ？ 外滩源在哪里？ 石库门 的名字是怎么来的？ 被上海人称为早餐 四大金刚 的是什么吃食？ 人民广场原来竟然是跑马场？ 上海有名的 相亲角 在哪里？ 外白渡桥是白色的吗？ 外滩金融广场的铜牛和美国华尔街奔牛有什么关系？ 电影《精武门》中出现的 华人与狗不得入内 的牌子在历史上真实出现过吗？ 开瓶器 打蛋器 注射器 分别指浦东的哪三栋建筑？ 上海的磁悬浮列车是世界上快的火车吗？ 上述问题的答案都可以在本书中找到。 翻开本书，开启与美上海的遇见之旅吧！
This Berlitz Pocket Guide to Cyprus provides all theinformation you need to enjoy this intriguing island. Clearcolour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you needeasily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientationwherever you are. The most popular attractions are highlighted, andin this edition have been put onto a dedicated double-page spread,and include the picturesque harbour of Keryneia, StavrovouniMonastery; the historic landmark with spectacular views, the oldtown of Famagusta and Aphrodite's Birthplace at Petra tou Romiou.Shopping, sports, entertainment and children's activities are alsodetailed. Cyprus has an intriguing and often turbulent history, allof which is explored within the 'History' section, along with atimeline of historical landmarks for quick reference. An 'EatingOut' section provides information on local specialities, such astaramasalata and moussaka, along with useful Greek vocabulary.Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with otherpract
Nobody knows Naples the Amalfi Coast like Lonely Planet.Whether you're hunting for the perfect pizza, the most romanticAmalfi getaway or the best beaches and walking trails, this 3rdedition is the ultimate companion to one of Italy's most glamorousregions. In This Guide: Tailor-Make the perfect trip with our hand-picked recommendationsand inspiring itineraries Immerse Yourself: local tips and insights get you to the heart ofthe region Detailed maps and driving tours make independent explorationeasy
Staggeringly diverse in every way, Europe 's flip side remainsa through-the-looking glass experience after the certainties of theWest. Surreal, exciting and dramatic, head to Eastern Europe for aguaranteed adventure. Tom Masters, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planetauthors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. Wenever accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on usto tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 21 countries 71 weeks of on-the-road research 165 maps 89 World Heritage Sites Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info
Melbourne is one of those cities that really unveils itself ifyou're in the hands of a local. And with this guide, you'll beswishing local-style, straight to those underground galleries,rooftop bars and inner-city neighbourhoods, then day-tripping tothe bays, ski slopes and wineries. This revised edition includes an accessible and comprehensiveMelbourne city chapter incorporating must-see sights and insiderrecommendations - including DIY recommendations into inner-cityplaces. As well as sxpanded regional coverage, including dedicatedPhillip Island Mornington Peninsula chapter and cohesiveGreat Ocean Rd chapter incorporating gateway city Geelong. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map d
Content reflects the hottest must-have experiences. Author is aresident New Yorker.
What Will Your Valencia Encounter Be? Deciding whether Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias looks morelike an armadillo, a giant sail or a jamonero (ham-slicer) Lunching on a simmering panful of paella Walking, cycling or skating through the Jardines del Turia Admiring El Greco, Murillo, Morales, Goya and Velazquez at theMuseo de Bellas Artes Lingering over a drink in Plaza de la Virgen Shopping on C de Colon, Valencia's busiest shopping street, wheretiny boutiques hold their own with Spanish chains Discover Twice The City In Half The Time Full-color pull-out maps and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Our resident author recommends favorite local restaurants, bars,gardens and galleries Unique itineraries and walking tours to help you make the most ofa short trip Meet the locals; insider tips from a sommelier, a gallery ownerand a long-term resident of up-and-coming neighborhood, Russafa
The Milan Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half thetime. This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's lessaccommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of localknowledge. * Interviews with locals keep travelers in the know on thefull Milan experience * Full of shopping tips to ensure travelers know where to go forthe latest trends * Chapter for each neighborhood highlighting the best sights,shops, eating, drinking, and entertainment * Pocket-sized guide and pull-out map for handy reference
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Style, energy, attitude, innovation: welcome to New York City, where sidewalks buzz with possibility and the next big thing awaits. Summit the Empire State Building, wander cutting-edge Chelsea galleries, bounce at throbbing Brooklyn nightclubs and gaze dreamily at glittering Broadway marquees. To best savor the city, arm yourself with this smart, street-wise guide to 21st-century NYC.
* We offer travellers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages. * We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are. * When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time. * We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent. * We challenge our growing community of travellers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world. * We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travellers; not clouded by any other motive. Scale Mayan pyramids, worship the sun on palm-fringed shores and chill out in the shade of a smoldering volcano. Whatever your passion, Central America is jam-packed with possibilities. Written by experts who travel on your budget, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for the adventure
Last year’s Tour de France Companion had a successful sale of over 50,000 copies. Now comes the second annual, poised as the essential guide for the millions of newer American fans who got swept up in Armstrong’s history-making 2004 ride, and discovered something that much of the sports community already knew: the Tour de France is arguably the world’s greatest sporting event, pushing 150 athletes to the edge of human endurance. So what will happen in 2005? Can Lance possibly win a seventh? Will Tyler Hamilton avoid a cycling ban? What about the new kids, Thomas Voeckler and Vladimir Karpets? Written for the novice fan but with enough sophistication and insider’s knowledge to be an essential companion for the aficionado, The Tour de France Companion for 2005 is a fully illustrated pocket primer that covers the 2005 route, the teams and their prospects, strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology. It’s all here: the colored jerseys explained; how teams work tog
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THE POUGH GUIDE TO CHICAGO is the most practical guide to the city. Features include: Full-color section introducing Chicago's highlights. In-depth coverage of the city's neighborhoods and sights, from the modern towers and monumental icons of The Loop to leafy Lincoln Park and the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Discerning reviews of the reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and live music venues-including the blues clubs for which the city is famous - to suit every taste and budget. Expert background on Chicago history and culture, with special features on architecture and blues music. Maps and plans for the entire city.
Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Toronto is written by a native who'll show you all the highlights and hidden pleasures of this fascinating city. She's inspected countless hotels and selected the most inviting places to stay for every taste and budget: historic downtown hotels, best bets for families, romantic inns, and more. She'll also show you the best of Toronto's multicultural dining scene, from elegant French bistros and Italian trattorias to eclectic spots for Asian, Greek, and fusion cuisines. With Frommer's in hand, you won't miss any of the fun, from Harbourfront Centre, the Metropolitan Zoo, and Skydome to art museums, markets, festivals, neighborhood strolls, and ferries to nearby islands -- plus biking, boating, cross-country skiing, ice-skating, and swimming. It's all here, in one reliable, easy-to-use guide, packed with neighborhood maps, exact prices, and logistical tips.
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Extra features aim at the important US market; Has two-pg 3Dillustrations of Greece's most visited ancient sites; Incl.pull-out map of Athens and a 'Finding Your Perfect Island' colourfeature; To inc. tourism the govt. has banished visa requirementsfor non-EU citizens, waived cabotage restrictions and aircraftlanding and take-off fees
From mystics to musems, barbers to bazaars, and art toarchaeology, jump into the event with this phrasebook. Pack this phrasebook for: Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Farsiis also spoken by minorities in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan,Azerbaijan, and countries like Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait andelsewhere. * extensive food section * transliterations throughout for easy pronunciation * concise grammar section geared towards immediate and practicaluse * insider tips on culture and social etiquette * comprehensive two-way dictionary
Whether you are cruising through the outer islands, dining outin a waterfront restaurant in Suva or hiking along inland trails -a little Fijian will open up this tropical wonderland. LonelyPlanet's practical vocabulary and comprehensive notes on grammarwill ensure that your interest in Fijian lasts long after your tanhas faded.
A new series published by Lonely Planet and written for youngtravellers and aimed at children aged 8 - 11. The book covers allthe cool stuff kids need to know about Paris. Lively intriguingstories, fascinating facts and a blend of photos, illustrations,cartoons and quirky graphics. Each title in the series is designedto entice a whole new generation of beanbag explorers.This is not aguidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real,inside story about one of the world's most famous cities - Paris.In this book you'll hear fascinating tales about creepy stonegargoyles, ghostly railway stations, huge castles and amazinglypampered pets. Check out cool stories about stuffed animals, cavesfilled with bones and the deadly guillotine. You'll find cyclists,junk collectors and musicians, and snails on the menu for dinner.Where can you pretend you're at the beach in the middle of thecity? Who smiles at 6 million people a year? Who had her ownlife-size village built just to play in? Which famous bui
Despite the best efforts of an unreliable climate, Scotland is, quite simply, a wonderfully rewarding and diverse country to visit, encompassing everything from the rolling countryside of the Borders to the wild and weather-beaten islands that arc around its west and north coasts. Many parts of the mainland are surprisingly accessible, with remote lochs, glens and Highland mountains lying less than two hours' travel from Edinburgh and Glasgow, two of Britain's most complex and intriguing cities. For centuries Scotland was a divided nation, with Gaelic-speaking, cattle-raising clans concentrated to the north and west, and Lowland Scots, distinguished by their Norman-style feudal loyalties and allegiances, dominant to the south and east. These two linguistically distinct Scotlands developed along separate lines, their mutually antagonistic populations creating the first of several overlapping sources of national tension. After the Reformation, religion became another flashpoint, not just between Catholic
Frommer's New Orleans 2008 is a fully updated edition. Our author, a New Orleans resident, has chronicled the city's post-Katrina devastation and resurrection, with full information on what neighborhoods have rebounded and what establishments are open for business. With complete coverage of area hotels and transportation options, this book has everything you need to plan a trip to this slowly rebuilding city. Our author helps you find the best places now to hear jazz, blues, and zydeco, and detailed neighborhood maps help travelers find their way across town.
