Book lovers will find nirvana at the Xinhua Bookstore located in the Shanghai Shu Cheng (literally Shanghai Book City) on Fuzhou Lu. Spread over 8 floors it has all types of books including many hard to find art books. Practically everything Chinese is here, and there’s still room for a wide selection of foreign books and periodicals. The upper floors are cloud nine for CDs and DVDs covering arts and culture in addition to the usual mainstream stuff. Computer books, software, games and language-learning kits complete the offerings. The gems are behind glass in the side rooms and you have to ask for assistance. For tired feet and eyes, relax in the in-shop cafes and lounge areas. Located on the same street are many shops selling musical instruments from bamboo flutes to grand pianos. Further up and you’re in the civic district with its famed Shanghai Museum and shopping malls. Shanghai Shu Cheng on a wintry day. All your daily news and more under one book-shaped roof.