"Shanghai 1991 - 2005" Shanghai by nepalgoods

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Shanghai Pudong 2005

Shanghai - changing every day

Finally I had the opportunity to visit Shanghai again after 14 years. In 1991 I did ot see any highrise buildings on the other bank of Huangpu River, as there have not been any at that time.Nanjing Lu was a narrow and crowded street with cars. Suzhou Creek was smelling badly most of the time.

I always longed to come back and see the impressive changes, that had taken place in the last 14 years. So, when I now flew to Chongqing via Shanghai I was glad to have about 5 hours between planes, which I could use for a short sighseeing trip to the city center.

In my Shanghai page on VT I'll leave my old tips and pics from the 1991 trip unchanged. I am adding pics and and tips from my 2005-trip.

Last visit to Shanghai: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Oct 24, 2005
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Transrapid - Maglev Transportation (2)

The fastes way to get from the Airport Pudong to the city is to go by TRansrapid or as they say in Shanghai: Maglev.... more travel advice

Shanghai Sightseeing Tunnel Things to Do (3)

The Sightseeing Tunnel is a very convenient but also very strange way to go from the Bund beneath the Huangpu River to... more travel advice

2005: Me entering the Foyer of the Peace-Hotel - Shanghai

Excellent Location Hotels (3)

Peace is an old and famous Luxus-Hotel situated directly on the Bund. There is a 4-Star- and a 5-Star-wing. The hotel... more travel advice

Antiques Market Shopping (1)

Even though I have not been to Shanghai in the last 10 years, so I am getting good informations form our clients. This... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Old Town

Favorites (2)
See All The Bund

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globetrott Jul 20, 2006 at 3:01 AM

an interesting page, Ulrike, these towns are growing really fast !
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Tripack Jul 14, 2006 at 6:12 AM

Interesting page, I could not imagine the change in 14 years. A Tai Ji session at 5:30AM, why not ;-)
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traveldave May 9, 2006 at 7:15 AM

The growth of Shanghai is amazing. I think it will be one of the most important world cities in the 21st century.
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Daja123 Apr 23, 2006 at 1:27 PM

Great pics, Urlike! A very interesting journey: I also visited this place some years ago and I stil like to remember it.
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Trekki Nov 19, 2005 at 1:14 AM

Great pictures - I like the old ones better :-) And very interesting how even the skyline has changed between 2001, 2005 and 2003, when I was there :-) Oh yes, the shopping possibilities - I could shop for hours, the wonderful wood carvings :-)
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tini58de Oct 29, 2005 at 3:48 AM

Great impressions of this wonderful city! I really like Shanghai!!!!
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Confucius May 30, 2005 at 10:53 PM

My Fujian page is just a small sample of my travels there. I suggest VT member "strollingfish" for a better overview of the province. I can help you if your plan includes the Quanzhou area.
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alza Aug 9, 2003 at 10:44 PM

Shanghai is mystical to me. And like a magnet... I must see it! :-) thanks for your impressions!
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Leipzig Mar 30, 2003 at 2:27 AM

All these bicycles remind me on Amsterdam :-)
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RJ1967 Jan 17, 2003 at 6:49 PM

Love that bike picture. No one rides bikes here - except me.