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Only $8.95 Groovy walks the walk: Full refund if you are not satisfied		A map and guide to Shanghai for the city traveler. Best of the city: dining to die for, dimsum and dumplings, bars, clubs, tunes, cultural sites, tea houses, markets, shopping, spas ... Where to go for the best views, river cruise, street strolls, and more. All U Need! Our Grooves & Groans - just the best. 3 Maps: Shanghai, Greater Shanghai, China and environs, metro, bus and train routes. ISBN 974-525-015-5 Update 2/2005



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Allright, allright, don't get smart. We copied down some information from our 2005 map to give you a taste of how groovy and useful these maps really are. The turn over of Shanghai's eateries and clubs is light speed. So,not only do we not guarantee accuracy, we also take no responsibility for any trouble you get yourself into if you download or print it.
Airport to Town: The exhilarating Maglev train runs 8 minutes between Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road Metro Station (Metro Line 2 ) with speeds up to 430 kms/hour! But navigating Shanghai's crowded subway is a hassle, and combined ith Maglev loading time takes almost as long as a 45 minute direct taxi ride or an airport shuttle (service to a wide range of downtown hotels). It costs 50RMB one way which should meet your need for speed! Taking a cub to Langyang is doable. Tipping DO NOT TIP outside of hotels. Thankfully, it ain't expected and do you really think paying 15% on top of food is a good idea of the West? Don't encourage it here! 'Sides - they think you're an idiot to pay more than the bill! Post Main international post office (with Post Restante), 9am-5pm, 276 Bei Suzhou Lu. Currency / Exchange The currency is the Reniminbe (RMB), with the Yuan its basic unit. To confuse you further, locals don't call the Yuan by its name, instead it's known as 'Kuai' Some hotels won't change money or travelers checks for you unless you're a guest there, best to head for a bank (currently, rate is fixed). Keep your transaction receipt - you need it to exchange back before leaving China. Important Numbers International calls can be made from most hotel but a hefty surcharge will be added. Ask your hotel where to buy an international phone card, usable throughout the city. - China country code...86 - Shanghai numbers are 8 digits - Shanghai code from abroad...21 - Local/International directory assistance...114 - Directory assistance with translators...191 - China-wide directory assistance...116 - Ambulance...120 - Police...110 Medical Needs Hospitals New Pioneer Int'l Medical Centre (2F Medical Centre, Ge Ru Bldg, 910 Hengshan Lu, Tel. 6469-3898) Clinic with local hospital access and Western-qualified staff. Rui Jin Hospital (197 Rui Jin Er Lu, Tel. 6437-0045 ext. 8101) Huadong Hospital (221 Yan An Xi Lu, Pudong, Tel. 6248-3180 ext. 6208/6201) Foreigner's Clinic Huashan Hospital (19F 12 Wulumuqi Lu, Tel. 6248-3986 ext. 1900) IMCC of Shanghai First People's World Link Medical Centre (Suite 305 W, Portman Sanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing West Lu, Tel. 6279-8129) Clinic with local hospital access and Western trained pros. Dentists Sino-Canadian Dental Centre (639 Shizao Ju Lu, Main Bldg., 7th floor, Tel. 6377-4831/6378-9156) Pacific Dental Hospital (4F 269 Wu Chang Lu, Tel. 6306-2518) Shanghai Dental Medical Centre (7F 9th People's Hospital, 639 Zhizao Ju Lu, Tel. 6313-3174) Pharmacies Watson's (1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Tel. 6279-8382) (789 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Tel. 6474-4775) (218 tianmu Xi Lu, Tel. 6354-5818) Tourist information Tourist information: 6439-0630 Railway Station: 6317-9090 Hongqiao Airport Information: 6268-8918, 6268-8899 China International Travel Service (CITS): 6321-7200, www.cits.com International Departure Tax (Airport Construction Fee): 90RMB Domestic Departure Tax: 50RMB Lost / Stolen Credit Cards American Express: 6279-8082 Mastercard: 00-852-2544-2222 (Hong Kong) Diners Club: 5879-1200 ext. 6753 Visa: 108-00-110-2911 Walking Around Despite reports of overcrowding and pollution, exploring Shanghai on foot can be an interesting and rewarding experience - just take care when crossing major thoroughfares. The tree-lined boulevards in old French Concession are one of the nicest parts of town. Bus Nix them! Stick with taxis and the Metro Taxi Taxis are an easy and cheap way to get around. Drivers don't speak English so show the destination written in Chinese on map. Flag-fall is 10RMB, with no journey costing more than around 30RMB. Metro with low fares of 2-4RMB, the Metro is the cheapest and fastest way to get around, though the crowds are a bit claustrophobic. Currently there are two lines - trains run from around 5am-midnight, with signs and announcements in both Chinese and English. Shanghai Website China's policy on interned usage is pretty restrictive at the time of print and web access might be a bit tricky, but most hotels have internet connectivity. www.smartshanghai.com www.cityweekend.com.cn www.thatsshanghai.com



	Shanghai Museum (201 Ren Min Da Dao, Tel. 6372-3500) This museum of Chinese history is housed in an awesome structure that resembles a ding (a bronze food vessel, didn't you know?) The mammoth interior holds the best Chinese bronze collection in the world as well as extensive displays of furniture, calligraphy, painting, porcelain, costumes, masks, jade and coins. Entrance is 20RMB and the audio guides are extra 40RMB.
	Shanghai Grand Theatre (300 Renmin Da Dao, Tel. 6372-8701) This impressively grandiose contemporary lanmark, noticeable by the upward arching roof, is suitably lit come evening. This is the city's prime venue for experiencing both national and international classical concerts, ballet, opera and theatre. Seat prices range from 100-500 MB.
	Shanghai Art Museum (325 Nanjing Xi Lu, Tel. 6327-2829) A visit here is pleasant enough, but how memorable the viewing can be depends on what travelling visits are on display. The permanent Chinese modern art on view is kind of swamped by an overdose of generic landscape painting. Good on a rainy day. Open till 4pm, entry is 20RMB.
	Pressure Massage ( 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, Tel. 6437-8378) Treat your aching limbs to an hour of expert care and attention by sightless masseurs. Their sense of touch and knowledge of the body's pressure points invigorate you with a new lease of life, especially if staggering in at the end of a day shopping.
	Banyan Tree Spa (The Westin, Bund Center) At the Feng Shui spa, it's all about being seasonal, elemental, personal. Earth, Water, Wood, Fire and Gold: Get a treatment suitable for your element and related to your birth-sign. Unique individual treatment rooms offer music and moods to suit your therapy of choice. The Chinese style massage is to die for.



1931 (Asian) (112 Mao Ming Nan Lu, Tel. 6472-5264) Cute cafe-cum-restaurant with a retro mellow jazz age mood. Decor evokes a bygone era, waitresses in silk qi-paoo serving cashed up locals and the odd foreigner. Well-presented local and assorted Asian cuisine.
Pasti (140 Xikang Lu, Tel. 6253-8358) So small and comfy, it's like you're dining in grandma's kitchen, but with table linens. Short menu, but it hits the spot.
Baci (Italian) (2a Gao Lan Lu. Fuxing Park, Tel. 5383-2328 / 5383-2208) Set in the verdant grounds of Fuxing Park, this crowd puller has the gorgeous people in thrall. Ample portions. Try the gnocchi and lamb chops with rosemary sauce-delish!



	The Door (4/F, 1468 Hongqiao Lu., Tel. 6295-3737) Located off Xintiandi, The Door bestows East-meets-West, past-meets-present decor. Traditional Chinese music fused with modern instruments creaes funky sounds in this striking mind-blower.
	Face (Bldg 4, 118 Rui Jin Er Lu, Ruijin Guesthouse, Tel. 6466-4328) Strewn with S. East Asian collectibles and inviting lounge chairs, this laid-back bar in foliated grounds is ideal for a cool pre-partying cocktail prior to late night revelry in nearby Maoming Lu. Sit in the garden and enjoy the tunes.
	Malone's (255 Tong Ren Lu, next to Portman Hotel, Tel. 6247-2400) A generic American sports bar popular with, you guessed it, Americans. An extensive Tex-Mex menu and large screen sports coverage, keeps 'em coming back. Good burgers. Pool and darts, featured bands. Weekend pick-up joint.



Enough sampling, get your own groovy map! Okay, we really like are maps and we think they totally beat anything else out there. So, we have a, "walk the walk policy," meaning we "talk the talk" and tell you how great our maps are. But, if you're not 100 percent satisfied with our maps, we'll also "walk the walk" and give you a FULL REFUND. In the meantime, stay groovy.