| Page Views: 1,319 Last Visit to Shanghai: September, 2003 | Shanghai by stmlnyc - last update: Oct 13, 2003 |
Shanghai is known by many names-Paris of China, Queen of the Orient, or the not too flattering, Whore of the East. Regardless, it is such a fascinating city and still developing. The city is an architect s dream and very modern (was told it was totally different 10 years ago)...it has some of the most creatively designed
skyscrapers anywhere and right next to it lies humble alleyways that takes you back 50+ years. It is an
unplanned mix of new and old with a splash of colonial flare. |
|  | People's Park Besides the obvious spots such as the Bund, shopping venues of Nanjing Lu and Old City Temple, and Pudong business district (Oriental Pearl TV Tower-still think it looks ugly and Jinmao Tower), there are some really beautiful and quiet areas such as People s Park, look for the pairs of pretty white and black swans in the park's pond. |
| | Cultural Must-Sees People s Square is really a wonderful place to relax , enjoy the peace, and watch the people go by. Shanghai Museum and Grand Theater are right in the square. Look for the pretty white pigeons in the park. |
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| Pros: | "So many things--wonderfully creative architecture, great shopping, beautiful parks" | | Cons: | "Dangerous traffic, pushy locals (nothing personal just the way things are), wide variation in prices" | | In A Nutshell: | "Shanghai is a city striving to get ahead" |
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ExoticGal Sun Apr 4, 2004 16:47 UTC
Good local custom tips! & hey pushiness is everywhere in loads of Asian cities), but spitting, clearing throats, and cleaning noses...hmmm.... | Jacquelynn Tue Dec 2, 2003 18:01 UTC
Great page! | nepalgoods Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:19 UTC
Great start! Welcome to VT! | orlikins Mon Oct 13, 2003 10:52 UTC
excellent tips & pics! :) |
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