Hike to the top of the Great Wall， sample the street life on a riverfront boulevard， watch the sun set over the Forbidden City， spear a steamed pork dumpling or be soothed in Suzhou s age-old sculpted gardens—Fodor s Beijing & Shanghai， 1st Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout these cities to find the best hotels， restaurants， attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for China s fastest growing cities， be sure to pack your Fodor s guide to ensure you don t miss a thing. With a glossary of Chinese phrases， and essays on Chinese culture， this guide is a must for any trip. The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor s guides are saturated with information."-New compact trim size make these guides even more portable-Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need-Fodor s Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family