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！
Dedicated Walking Tour chapter, plus a full-colour section onlonger excursions by bike, tram or boat. Includes coverage of theDanube Valley, Melk, Burgenland (wine growing area) and Bratislava.New green index to highlight Vienna's ecofriendly tourismoptions.
Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Paris is your insider's guide to the City of Light. Our forty-five years of travel savvy deliver everything you need to know to be mistaken for a native, from an expanded introduction to contemporary Paris to tips on ordering un cafeacute; like a local. This edition examines Paris from every angle, telling you where to find falafel on rue de Rosiers and giving you opportunities to experience the city's social issues first-hand. So, whether you'd rather savor foie gras under the gaze of wine-making wax monks or stroll the cobblestone Quai de Valmy near the locks of Canal St-Martin, Let's Go can show you the way.
This brand new edition provides a comprehensive and highlyvisual introduction to New York; over 600 superb photographscapture the history, local people and variety of everyday life inone of America's most vibrant and cultural cities. The 'Places'section provides a detailed, district-by-district exploration ofall the places to visit along the way, such as Greenwich Village,Fifth Avenue, Upper East and West Side, and Chinatown. Allprincipal sites, including the Chrysler Building, MetropolitanMuseum, Lincoln Center and Empire State Building, are clearlycross-referenced by number to the full-colour maps found throughoutthe guide. Expanded and updated restaurant listings feature thebest eateries to suit all budgets within each area, providing theaddress, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by auseful review. The 'Editor's Choice' section illustrates everythingyou simply can't afford to miss, including lesser-knownattractions, family activities and money-saving hints. Expert localwriters provide
This exciting and versatile treasury of over 100 designs offers artists many different types of Celtic motifs, both abstract and pictorial, all expertly adapted from authentic Celtic sources. The wide variety of sizes and shapes range from full-and half-page rectangles, triangles, and circles to frames, borders, corners, and medallions.
With 10 authors hitting the islands everywhere from theSolomons to Pitcairn and Easter Island, Lonely Planet's SouthPacific is more comprehensive and more rigorously researched thanany other guidebook. See inside for the real story on tropicalbeaches, island resorts, blue lagoons and friendly Pacificcultures. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heartof every destination they visit. This fully updated edition ispacked with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to giveyou the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Honest assessment of resorts. Read this book before youbook! Diving chapter takes you to the best of the Pacific beneath thewaves Unique Green Index to help make your travels ecofriendly
The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revisedand updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshlyrevised page layouts. Clear colour-coded sections enable you tolocate the information you need easily and include places to go,history of the area and interesting facts, and things to do,including shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment,nightlife and more. An 'Eating Out' section provides information onwhere to go and what the local specialities are. The Top10attractions are highlighted, allowing you to set priorities foryour stay and ensure you don't miss out on the best yourdestination has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets isrecommended, along with other practical travel tips, such astransport and currency. Beautiful colour photographs accompany thetext throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before,during and after your visit.
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Paul Theroux celebrates fifty years of wandering the globe bycollecting the best writing on travel from the books that shapedhim, as a reader and a traveler. Part philosophical guide, partmiscellany, part reminiscence, The Tao of Travel enumerates “TheContents of Some Travelers’ Bags” and exposes “Writers Who Wroteabout Places They Never Visited”; tracks extreme journeys in“Travel as an Ordeal” and highlights some of “Travelers’ FavoritePlaces.” Excerpts from the best of Theroux’s own work areinterspersed with selections from travelers both familiar andunexpected: Vladimir Nabokov J.R.R. Tolkien Samuel Johnson Eudora Welty Evelyn Waugh Isak Dinesen Charles Dickens James Baldwin Henry David Thoreau Pico Iyer Mark Twain Anton Chekhov Bruce Chatwin John McPhee Freya Stark Peter Matthiessen Graham Greene Ernest Hemingway The Tao of Travel is a unique tribute to the pleasures and painsof travel in its golden age.
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! This brand-new edition of Frommer's Barcelona, 1st edition is the definitive guide to Spain's capital of style and cutlure. From the wild modernist architecture of Gaud to the astounding Picasso Museum, and the colorful street life of La Rambla, we list all the best hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and more. We also cover Mallorca, Sitges, and Bilbao, the hottest destination in Spain.
Best-selling Tolkien expert Brian Sibley (The Lord of theRings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy and The Lord of the RingsOfficial Movie Guide) presents a slipcased collection of fourfull-color, large-format maps of Tolkien's imaginary realmillustrated by John Howe, a conceptual designer for the blockbusterfilms directed by Peter Jackson. The set includes a hardcover bookdescribing in detail the importance and evolution of geographywithin Tolkien's epic fiction and four color maps presented withminimal folds, including two (Beleriand and Numenor) never beforepublished in this country.
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices
National Geographic brings 114 years of incomparable travel expertise to today’s sophisticated globe-trotters. Each practical and portable National Geographic Traveler features: Detailed background and site de*ions plus fascinating vignettes on history, culture, and contemporary life Mapped walking and driving tours A complete directory of visitor information, including notable hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping Foldout end flaps, printed with maps and quick reference information that serve as handy bookmarks Top-rated travel writers who bring sophisticated, authoritative guidance and a strong, individual voice to each book Superior photography and artwork
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here: The best places to eat, from vintage delis to pizza joints to power palaces. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions, and the latest news on the newest hotels, restaurants and hotspots in the City that Never Sleeps.
This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook.It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spotcompanion and a superb souvenir of your visit. 尼泊尔虽然是一个南亚小国，却有着壮观的自然美景和独特的文化遗产，可以说是世界上与众不同的国家之一。 在尼泊尔北部绵延的群山中，有着世界十大高峰中的八座海拔8000米以上的山峰，其中著名的就是世界之巅——珠穆朗玛峰。这些山峰既有摄人心魄的绝美风光，又有让人望而却步的艰难险阻，因而成为全世界登山者挑战极限的天堂。 尼泊尔地处中印两个大国之间，是一个多元文化的国度。北方的佛教和南方的印度教相互影响，在加德满都山谷融合成灿烂的纽瓦丽文化——结构精巧的庙宇宫殿，精美绝伦的木雕艺术，绚丽多彩的民族服饰，令人垂涎的美酒佳肴，吸引着无数游人纷至沓来，流连忘返。
A brand new and up-to-date edition featuring inspiringfull-colour photography that captures the beauty and glamour of theFrench Riviera, alongside comprehensive coverage of the entireregion, from Hyeres and the Massif des Maures to the mountainousBorder Country. A brand new 'Best of' feature highlights the topattractions not to be missed and provides the editor's choice ofexclusive and unique recommendations, such as where to find thebest architecture, hill-top villages and gardens. So whether youwant to experience the glamour of St-Tropez or simply strollthrough a Provencal market, this guide will ensure you make themost of your stay. Dedicated restaurant listings can be locatedafter the exploration of each area and include full contact detailsand an indication of price range and local specialities. Afully-indexed touring map highlights eight of the best drivesspecially designed to ensure you see the best of the region, itschic resorts, remote villages and stunning scenery. Each tour istimed and clear
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices
Scale Andean heights, explore endless Amazon rain forests, revel in the frenzy of a fiesta - whatever your passion, South America will work its spell on you. Brimming with travel secrets, this guide lets you tap into the Latin continent for the adventure of a lifetime. GO LIKE A PRO with advice from South American locals and experts who travel on your budget JUMP IN FEET FIRST - the lowdown on the continent's adrenaline rushes, including skiing, hang gliding, climbing and river rafting FIND YOURSELF with hundreds of the best travel maps on the planet EMPOWER YOUR PESO - rock-bottom lodgings and restaurants that stretch your money to the max...with the occasional splurge!
Slalom the ski slopes at Kitzbuhel, hike the trails through the Tyrol and explore the musical heritage from Salzburg to Vienna. Whether you’re here for the cities or to fill your lungs with pure mountain air, this inspiring guide will help you connect with the heart of the country. CARVE UP THE SLOPES or saunter along woodland trails with a dedicated chapter to help plan your outdoor activities. DREAM SWEETLY in Alpine chalets and exclusive boutique hotels – reviews to suit every taste and budget. ESCAPE THE COUNTRY and explore the cities – from Linz to Graz and Innsbruck to Salzburg, all the information you need for great city breaks. SOUND OF MUSIC or the Vienna Boys’ Choir? Get beyond the cliches, or embrace them, with extensive entertainment listings for a wide range of musical events. GET AROUND with itineraries, suggestions and comprehensive maps to help you plan your own grand tour.
在线阅读本书 This brand new edition Insight Guide to Greece features a wealth ofinspiring full-colour photography and detailed street maps. Expertlocal writers ensure this guide is an inspiring background read,serves as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion and is a superb,visual souvenir of your visit. Greece's top attractions areidentified to help you plan your trip and a 'Best of' sectionhighlights the most unique experiences Greece has to offer, alongwith personal recommendations on what to see and do whilst there.Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best castles, bestwines, best festivals plus money-saving hints. A comprehensive'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for allbudgets and other activities to ensure you make the most of yourtime in Greece. A dedicated 'Eating Out' section identifies thebest eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving theaddress, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by auseful review. The guide also features a us
Get up close and personal with East Africa's incrediblewildlife with this all-in-one safari guide. The hoofbeats of500,000 wildebeests echo across the Serengeti Plains; a group ofmountain gorillas lounge in shady undergrowth; a pink haze offlamingos wade in the shallows. Whether you're on a top-shelfluxury safari or going it alone in a rented minivan, prepare forthe wildlife experience of your life. What do you want to see?Highlights and customized itineraries give you the top wildlifeexperiences. Plan your safari with practical advice from LonelyPlanet's Africa experts. Discover what's where and how to find itwith indepth coverage of the major parks and reserves. Be first toname-check a Kirk's dik-dik with our essential wildlife-spottingguide.
Berlin is the exciting, brand new title with the A-Z SmartGuide format that allows you to find your way around the book withease and plan your trip according to your very own personal taste.Special chapters and themed headings cover over 400 things to seeand do from architecture, cafes, museums and hotels, to fashion,nightlife, restaurants, markets, shopping and much more, allowingyou to set your own priorities for a truly tailor-made andindividual travel experience. The front-cover flap highlights allthe top attractions and pinpoints exactly where to find thesewithin the guide, for quick and easy reference at a glance. Thishandy-sized guide helps you explore the best of the city. Our areaoverviews conveniently highlight the very best each district has tooffer, including lesser known sights and up-and-coming areas tolook out for. The guide also contains a transport map and 10-pagestreet atlas with full index and detailed mapping, cross-referencedto the main text for easy navigation. The back-cover flap
See where Henry's wives lost their heads at the Tower of London p162. Discover Puglia, the beautiful "heel" of Italy's boot p785. Find the best ski resorts-and where to hit the runs without breaking the bank p51. Visit the world's smallest country p720. Written by an expert team of 20 travellers and award-winning journalists. Inspirational itineraries help you plot your path. Incorporates 1848 of your traveller tips and suggestions. Don't just take our word for it,see what travelers are saying at www.lonelyplanet.com
For each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants — listed in ascending order of price — cafés, bars, tearooms, music venues and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that Shanghai has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (A B2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map.
Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Los Angeles 2007 features gorgeous full-color photos of the sights and experiences that await you in the City of Angels. We give you insider tips on ocean-view dining, celebrity spotting, power shopping, and bargain hunting--plus how to become a game show contestant, where to go for surfing lessons, where to enter a karaoke contest, and where to find kid-friendly attractions and restaurants. We also cover side trips to Long Beach, the Orange Coast, Santa Catalina Island, Palm Springs, and Santa Barbara. You’ll travel LA (and beyond) like a pro with our candid recommendations and planning advice. Also included are accurate regional and town maps (including an illustrated map of the Sunset Strip), up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap. 作者简介： Each Frommer's guide is personally researched and thoroughly updated by a si
