Synopses & Reviews
"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
Synopsis
"Gershman may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
—The Washington Post
For over 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 Pudong area
- Terrific buys in Beijing, from the Silk Market to the Pearl Market to the famous antiques street of Liulichang
- The best of Hanoi, from its unique treasures such as contemporary art, sophisticated lacquer, and funky ethnic fashions
About the Author
Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and global-shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fiber industry for more than 25 years. Her essays on retailing have been used by the Harvard School of Business; her reportage on travel and retail has appeared in Travel & Leisure, Travel Holiday, Travel Weekly, and most of the major women’s magazines. She is translated into French for Condé Nast’s Air France Madame magazine. The Born to Shop series, now over 20 years old, is translated into eight languages. Gershman is also the author of C’est La Vie (Viking and Penguin Paperback), the story of her first year as a widow living in Paris. She divides her time between her home in San Diego, a small house in Provence, and the airport.
Table of Contents
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.