"Fascinating Shanghai" Shanghai by Travelchili

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Shanghai was my introduction to China and I found it truly fascinating. It was so different from what I had ever experienced in Europe, America, Africa or even Central Asia. Shanghai is a city of contrasts. You can walk through old streets of Shanghai where people live like they did decates ago. Yet, within minutes you can find yourself in fancy neighbourhoods where people live in luxurious apartments and eat in beautiful restaurants. This huge contrast is seen everywhere. While most of the people still ride their old bicycles, you can often see fancy cars like Audi A8 or whatever other fancy car marks. Shanghai definitely exceeded my expectations and now on I'd recommend it to anyone traveling that way.

Oh, and I must make it clear that those fish on the picture CAN'T be found in Huangpo River ;) One of the things that you find in Shanghai is that the air is awfully polluted and the water in the river simply disgusting. If you want to see fish in clean water, you better head to the Shanghai Aquarium!

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I love taking pictures of people while traveling. I am glad that in China it was easy and most of the people agreed to be photographed. Check our more of my people pictures in the travelogue "Chinese"!

Two happy Chinese boys :)

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Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Exciting, changing, loads to see
  • Cons:Polluted, can be rainy
  • In a nutshell:Fantastic experience - will recommend Shanghai to everyone!
  • Last visit to Shanghai: Jun 2005
  • Intro Updated Jul 2, 2005
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  • Jim_Eliason's Profile Photo
    Jul 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Nice page!

  • Jan 16, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Hi Travelchili, where exactly are those streets?

  • aadil's Profile Photo
    Dec 27, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    You sure have a way with pictures!!! Fantastic pictures of the children and nice to know about the Maglev info. Thanks for sharing on VT!!! And now that I have been to Shanghai, I know what you are talking about!!!

  • Fullmoonfever's Profile Photo
    Sep 6, 2008 at 6:49 PM

    I have been to Shanghai twice this year...it is a fascinating place. I will probably go back again this year.

  • loisl's Profile Photo
    Apr 3, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    Hi Ande, good, I'm allways glad to hear my cards arrived. Also this time I dropped them off at the concierge together with some money, but it worked. XO, Peter

  • starship's Profile Photo
    Feb 28, 2008 at 7:19 AM

    Great page, Ande! Never been to China but I think it would be fascinating. Really like your picture of those beautiful kites.

  • sihi's Profile Photo
    Jun 8, 2007 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful page and tips about Shanghai!!! :-)

  • KARLPORTER56's Profile Photo
    Jan 20, 2006 at 6:27 PM

    Your pictures are so much fun to look at !!.. .Thanks for sharing your visual perspectives!! This is why I'm hooked on VT ...

  • FruitLover's Profile Photo
    Dec 10, 2005 at 1:33 AM

    Thanx for appetizing virtual tour. Local life must be very interesting. Cheers !

  • codrutz's Profile Photo
    Oct 16, 2005 at 1:42 AM

    Great experience in Shanghai .. I would like a ride in the Maglev train. And what sells at the caligraphy stands? Cause you don't need it with your handwriting :)

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