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Shanghai is a bit of a spin out, especially if you have not travelled much before. It has a long and turbulent modern history, as it is China's largest city and undoubtedly the commerical capital of modern China. Early this century, Shanghai was also a major trading city, with several foreign communities, before Communism brought the party to a halt. But you can still see some of the wealth and extravangance that existed in the 1920's - there are lots of very kewl art deco buildings in the older parts of the city. However, the most prominent sights in Shanghai nowadays are huge contruction sites, and lots of bright gleaming towers that display modern building techniques unlike anywhere else in the world. As home to around 18 million people, this place is very easy to get lost in...
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THE BUND
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If you are going to Shanghai, everyone goes to see the Bund. Although the buildings are very mammoth and old, the whole... more travel advice
ANTIQUE MARKE
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Shanghai is a relatively safe place to travel around, especially if you are a foreigner, as everyone will be looking at... more travel advice
PEARL TV TOWER
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I'm not a big fan of Space Needles and Towers and alike, but I was totally bored one weekend, so the lure of the TV... more travel advice
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When I visit Shanghai, I am always amazed by the modern architecture. If you are into modern building design and... more travel advice
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Comments (4)
Park 97 disco was closed when I was there
Heard many exciting versions of this ama
Wow, you`ve actually made Shanghai sound exciting!!!
Its the New York of the new Millennium