Shop in Shenzhen - An Insider's Guide 2009

Ellen McNally's guide to shopping in Shenzhen, now in its 5th edition, continues to be the standard bearer for western shoppers looking for gold in this shopping Mecca. Just 40 minutes from the centre of Hong Kong, the book which originally focused on the famous mall, Lowu Commercial City (and still does, extensively!), has long since broadened its scope to include exploring and shopping the locals' favorite haunts, antique and international top quality contemporary furniture shopping hotspots (After all, this is the world's hub of furniture manufacturing), and a treatment-by-treatment rundown of the city's very affordable and glamorous new spas. The mall, Lowu Commercial City, continues however to be her favorite spot and she is generous with her many recommendations for fashion and lifestyle shopping throughout the centre.

For those with partners who would rather not do any of these things, she includes an easy-to-use guide to the city's well developed golf, tourist and hospitality offerings.