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Shanghai is a scintillating city swirling with rapid cultural change. Since market restrictions were lifted, Shanghai has embraced the forces of business and design and rewritten its rule book shaping a fresh, new city that is sophisticated, innovative and living a life it has never lived before.

While it can't match the epic history of Beijing or Xi'an's grander sights, Shanghai is the hot spot of modern China; a cosmopolitan city buzzing with the concept of lifestyle revolution, showcased in the architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary urban living on the Bund.

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Shangai - a view of the Pudong skyline

Simona

Written by Simona, Italy, February 2011

Shanghai is the largest and dynamic city of China. Shangai is also known as the and quot;New York and quot; of the East: a modern and fascinating city that will surprise you ! Continue Reading »

Take a Bund Huangpu River Cruise

John Reality

Written by John Reality, Cambodia, December 2011

Shanghai stands unparalleled as the largest city in the world. Following its rapid development over the last two decades it has become a leading global city, with significant influence in ... Continue Reading »

Tang Bao in Shanghai

Shanghai Expert: Jean

Written by Shanghai Expert: Jean, China, November 2011

Tang Bao can refer to XiaoLongBao in Shanghai, but more often as the name of a big soup-filled dumpling. It is a bun with soup inside. You do not find much stuffing like the common meat/vegetable ... Continue Reading »

3 Days in Shanghai: Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

Since 1990 Shanghai has grown at a startling rate, to become the largest centre of commerce and business in central China and largest cargo pot in the world. The city is a huge draw for tourists, who ... Continue Reading »

Tea Houses

Viator

Written by Viator, April 2011

Teahouses are everywhere in Shanghai–certainly no surprise given that tea is an integral part of the history, culture and daily life in China. Today, the teahouse serves as a meeting place for people ... Continue Reading »

2012 Peach Blossom Festival in Shanghai

John Reality

Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012

As with previous years, the 2012 Peach Blossom Festival will be held daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from late March to early April (March 25-April 20) at the Nanhui Peach Blossom Village in Shanghai ... Continue Reading »

Best Transportation Tips in Melbourne

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012

There’s no denying it – Melbourne is a car-loving city. A past penchant for bungalows and outer suburban living means the city’s fringes sprawl for miles. Most visitors base themselves in the ... Continue Reading »

Buildings of the Bund

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, July 2011

A stroll along The Bund in Shanghai will reveal a rich mix of architectural styles that demonstrate the wealth and power of the foreign companies in China at the time. No. 1    ... Continue Reading »

Chinese New Year

Shanghai Expert: Harris

Written by Shanghai Expert: Harris, China, December 2011

Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays with a history of over 2,000 years. It is the occasion when all family members gather together and everyone needs to go back ... Continue Reading »

Dining in Shanghai

John Reality

Written by John Reality, Cambodia, November 2011

Shanghai is famous for many reasons, but the bounty and affordability of its cuisine is the stuff of legend. It’s possible to stumble blindly into the streets of the city and find delicious food, ... Continue Reading »

Introduction to the Shikumen Houses of Shanghai

Shanghai Expert: Harris

Written by Shanghai Expert: Harris, China, March 2012

In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Shikumen Houses came into being in the foreign concessions of Shanghai . In the European architectural style of closely connected townhouses and  ... Continue Reading »

Karaoke Time in Shanghai!

John Reality

Written by John Reality, Cambodia, October 2011

As it is huge in most of Asia, karaoke night is no time to mess around. When you are out with your friends or are just looking to meet some new ones, make sure you go out on the town with the ... Continue Reading »

Longtang in Shanghai

Shanghai Expert: Harris

Written by Shanghai Expert: Harris, China, February 2012

A city is much the same as a living organism. When overlooking the city from high above, one finds that it is closely linked by crisscrossed roads like numerous blood vessels. Those roads are ... Continue Reading »

Mid-lake Pavilion in Shanghai Old Town

Shanghai Expert: Jean

Written by Shanghai Expert: Jean, China, November 2011

Mid-lake pavilion has been a tea house since 1885 in the Qing dynasty. The building was originally a pavilion inside the Yuyuan garden, and later turned into a meeting place for cloth business men ... Continue Reading »

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