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Christine Estève and Jérémy Cheval (2010). Lilongs - Shanghai 里弄 - 上海. Montpellier: Mon Cher Watson.In Shanghai as elsewhere, the old town fades away while a powerful and modern city emerges. The lilongs, surrounded by skyscrapers, still attest to the humanity and the particular history of the city - they remain the evidence of a bustling environment, with varied typologies, a conservatoire of the Shanghainese lifestyle.This guide unveils 20 discreet sites of traditional habitat, in a tour of a city caught between two eras.Written in 3 languages, Chinese, French and English, this guide book looks at 20 lilongs around Shanghai that have stood up to the pressure of Shanghai's rapid urbanisation. With the help of maps and illustrations, each lilong is clearly located (including GPS coordinates) and described in detail. This guide also includes explanations of what lilongs are and their history, and several passages on Shanghai's history as well.&#160;