Pretender to Hong Kong's crown, Shanghai's stunning transformation from decayed backwater to space-age super- city is breathtaking. Unlike Beijing, this fast-paced, art-packed party city has so far retained much of its colonial heritage, but grab it while you can, Zhang! First of all, you're going to need all the listings in English and Chinese. Check. Then you're going to want the city's best eating options from international chefs like Jean-George, to delicious back-alley fried dumpling joints. Check. Next up, you'll need our unique shopping itineraries for the finest bespoke porcelain, hand- embroidered slippers and stunning silk lampshades. Check. Oh and don't forget the great quality cashmere, silks and brocades and the amazing tailors who can copy all your favourite garments. Check. How about your own private guide to navigate you around the huge contemporary Chinese art scene? Check. And what say we throw in our hand-picked selection of the city's best accommodation options? Check, check, check. LUXE Shanghai. Check it out.
