Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing (Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing)

"Gershman's may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."

—The Washington Post

For over twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leadingsavvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born toShop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing is easier to use andpacked with more up-to-date listings than ever before.

Inside you'll find:

• What's hot in Hong Kong, featuring the hippest localdesigners, the coolest international labels, the mostcolorful street markets, and a world of antiques—plus how to find authentic souvenirs and gifts

• Where to snag those fabulous buys in the new Beijing,including expanded city coverage for the 2008 Olympics and beyond

• The best of Shanghai and its dramatic transformation for its own big party, World Expo 2010

• Now with tips, info, and—of course!—shopping ideas for your extended trips to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Taipei

In Hong Kong, preliminary 2004 arrivals were up 37 percent over 2002 (pre-SARS) levels; Shanghai's Nanjing Road is China's #1 shopping street.

"Gershman's 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 colorful street markets
• The best of Shanghai, from Pudong and the Bund to Nanjing Road and the Old City
• Fabulous buys in Beijing, from the Pearl Market to the Panjiayuan Antique and Curio Market
• An expanded section on Hanoi and its treasures such as contemporary art, chic lacquer, Indochine lanterns, and hand-stitched silk quilts

Visit us online at Frommers.com

Suzy Gershman has been named “the world’s greatest shopper” by amazon.com and “Super Shopper Suzy” by Oprah Winfrey. She has been a contributing editor—on the subject of international retail, of course—for Travel + Leisure and National Geographic Traveler. Gershman also writes for Air France Madame, Where Paris, Porthole, and assorted other travel sources. She lives part-time in Paris, part-time in Provence, and part-time at the airport, but is looking for an apartment in Shanghai.

Aaron Gershman is a singer-songwriter living in Los Angeles, as well as contributing editor to Born to Shop. He writes on guys’ fashions, boy toys, and electronics.

Jenny McCormick is a graduate student and part-time editorial assistant. She writes on fashion and trends for young women.

To Start With.

1 The Best of Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai & Taipei.

2 Orientation.

3 A Dictionary of Chinese Arts, Crafts, Styles & Customs.

4 Hong Kong.

5 Hong Kong Resources A to Z.

6 Pearl River Delta: Shenzhen, Canton, Dongguan & Macau.

7 Weekends Away: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City & Taipei.

8 Shanghai.

9 Beijing.

General Index.

Accomodations Index.

Restaurant Index.

Map List.

China.

Hong Kong Orientation.

Central & Western Districts.

Causeway Bay.

The Kowloon Peninsula.

Prince Edward, Mong Kok & Fa Yuen Street.

Shenzhen.

Canton (Guangzhou).

Macau.

Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Taipei.

Shanghai Orientation.

Shanghai Metro.

Nanjing Road.

Beijing Orientation.

Beijing.

Beijing Metro.

Wangfujing.

Liulichang.