Discover Shanghai (Second Edition): Citywalk Along Suzhou Creek

By Yining Zhu

Before the skyline, there was a river. Suzhou Creek once powered the rise of modern China's industry, with textile mills, warehouses, and docks-- engines of trade that shaped Shanghai into a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Many of these structures remain. Some preserve their historic appearance, offering a window into the past, while others have been adapted to daily life-- caf s, creative spaces, and riverside parks that reflect the city's ongoing renewal. This book guides you through 26 carefully chosen stops along the river. Each one tells a layered story: architectural details, the industrial or cultural past, and the new life it carries today. You won't just read about Shanghai-- you can walk these streets, linger in the spaces, and experience the city as it is lived every day. Blending hand-drawn illustrations with on-site photography, this guide reveals the city's details from street corners to shifting light, inviting you to explore the rhythm of the city.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632880997
• ISBN13: 9781632880994
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Shanghai Press
• Length: 120 Pages