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Guide Article / Walking Tours in Shanghai

Walking Tour 2 in Shanghai

Nanjing Lu Start: Shanghai Centre (Metro: Jing'an Temple). Finish: Peace Hotel, the Bund (Metro: Nanjing Rd. [E]). Time: 2 to 3 hours (for the western half, from Shanghai Centre to…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Shanghai

Walking Tour 3 in Shanghai

Nanshi (Shanghai's Old Chinese City) Start: Shanghai Lao Jie (Shanghai Old Street), Nanshi, Huangpu District (Metro: Yu Garden). Finish: Dajing Lu, Nanshi, Huangpu District (Metro:…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Shanghai

Walking Tour 4 in Shanghai

French Concession Start: Xintiandi, Luwan District (Metro: Huangpi Rd. ★). Finish: Hengshan Lu, Xuhui District (Metro: Hengshan Rd.). Time: 4 to 6 hours. Best Times: Weekday mornings…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Shanghai

In One Day in Shanghai

This "greatest hits" itinerary takes in Shanghai's top attractions — the best of East and West, past, present, and future — including a world-class museum; China's number-one shopping…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Shanghai

In Two Days in Shanghai

If you've already made your way through "Shanghai in 1 Day," your second full-day tour should be a bit more relaxed, though no less eclectic, and it covers a much wider swath of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Shanghai

In Three Days in Shanghai

Having sampled the highlights of Shanghai in just two days, make your third and final day a little different by skipping out of town and heading for nearby Hangzhou, once described by…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Margaret River and the Southwest

Wineries in Margaret River and the Southwest

Fans of premium wines will have a field day. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are the star red varieties, with most wineries making a straight cabernet and/or a cabernet-merlot blend.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Cairns

Offshore Islands in Cairns

Day Trips to the Islands Cairns has several coral cays and reef-fringed islands within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Less than an hour from the city wharf, Fitzroy Island is a…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Sydney

Cafes in Sydney

The main cafe scenes center on Victoria Street in Darlinghurst, Stanley Street in East Sydney, and King Street in Newtown. Other places, including Balmoral Beach on the North Shore,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sydney

The Sydney Harbour in Sydney

Sydney Harbour & The Rocks Officially called Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour is the focal point of Sydney and one of the features—along with the beaches and easy access to surrounding…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Sydney

Beaches in Sydney

One of the big bonuses of visiting Sydney in the summer (Dec–Feb) is that you get to experience the beaches in their full glory. Most major city beaches, such as Manly and Bondi, have…

Guide Article / Things To Do in The Irish Midlands

The Best Picture-Postcard Towns and Villages in Ireland

Adare (County Limerick): Literally a picture-postcard town—its image has been reproduced alongside a hundred thousand “Wish You Were Heres”—Adare is hardly a secret, but if you manage…

Guide Article / Things To Do in The Irish Midlands

The Best Websites in Ireland

Dublin Tourist Office (www.visitdublin.com): This site is the most comprehensive resource for visiting the capital. We especially like the last-minute booking service, which lets you…

Guide Article / Things To Do in The Irish Midlands

Best Dining Bets in Ireland

Chapter One (Dublin, County Dublin): In the vaulted basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, this is one of Dublin’s very best restaurants. It’s quite a splurge, but come at lunchtime…

Guide Article / Things To Do in The Irish Midlands

The Best Authentic Experiences in Ireland

Seeing a traditional music session at a proper Irish pub: While there are plenty of shows for the tourist crowd, nothing beats the energy, atmosphere, and authenticity of a genuine…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Ireland

For Families in Ireland

Traveling with children is always a bit of an adventure, and you’ll want all the help you can get. Luckily Ireland—with its vast open countryside, farm hotels, and castles—is like a…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Ireland

In One Week in Ireland

There’s something terribly romantic about flying into Dublin. The compact, laid-back city awaits a few miles down the road, packed with old-fashioned pubs, modern restaurants, and…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Ireland

For Free or Dirt Cheap in Ireland

Ireland is no longer a cheap country to visit—and hasn’t been for some time. The economic crash of the late 2000s and early 2010s drove prices down a bit, but hotels and restaurants…

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Off the Beaten Track in Ireland

We start this tour in Belfast, a city in the midst of an immense transformation since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which finally established a detente in Northern Ireland. Tourism…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

The Best Shopping in Hong Kong

Looking for Chinese Souvenirs: Hong Kong has some great Chinese emporiums, selling vases, vase stands, porcelain figurines, chinaware, calligraphy brushes, bird cages, jade, jewelry,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

The Best Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong

InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui (tel. 800/327-0200 in the U.S., or 852/2721 1211): No hotel lobby boasts a better view of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Best Hotel Bets in Hong Kong

Choosing a favorite hotel in Hong Kong can be a bit overwhelming, if not impossible, because the choices are so vast and competition is steep. Few cities offer such a large number of…

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Best Dining Bets in Hong Kong

Eating Your Way Through China: There's no better place in the world to sample regional Chinese cuisine than Hong Kong, where you can eat everything from the ubiquitous Cantonese food…

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Family-Friendly Hotels in Hong Kong

BP International House -- This reasonably priced hotel offers "Family Rooms" with a pair of bunk beds that sleep four for HK$1,450, as well as the convenience of a laundry room. But…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Tips on Accommodations in Hong Kong

No one area in this compact city is really a more convenient location than any other. Public transportation is efficient and easy to use, and the attractions are spread throughout the…