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The 400-year-old Yu Yuan Gardens were built in the Ming Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Jia Jin. Recognized as a significant national heritage site, the Gardens are a remarkable representation of a southern Chinese-style ga... more
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michelle finkelstein said
…’s best classic garden, Yu Gardens Concessions – The French, British &… continue reading »
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This museum has five floors that detail the ambitious plans of Shanghai's urban planners. Visitors are provided with a glimpse of how Shanghai will look like in a couple of decades. The centerpiece on the third floor is a huge... more
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MattHartzell said
…. The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is five floors of pure wonder (with a healthy dose of boosterism… continue reading »
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This museum boasts 120,000 Chinese art pieces and archaeological findings. Permanent exhibits feature bronzes, ceramics and paintings, among other artifacts. Other facilities include a library with 20,000 books, a conservation... more
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mikeandaleah said
…>The BundNanjing StreetPeace Hotel Shanghai MuseumJade Buddha Temple… continue reading »
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People's Square (Ren Min Guang Chang) is a vast public square surrounded by government buildings. Truly an urban park, it features manicured greenery and, at its heart, the architecturally impressive Shanghai Museum. Other feat... more
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This large bar is popular with the upwardly mobile expatriate and local set, and is generally busy all the time. Many people come here for Paulaner's excellent live band, not to mention the authentic German sauerkraut and sausa... more
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Cotton Club has the distinction of being the first and the most popular live blues and jazz bar in Shanghai. Buzzing with people, especially on weekends, the raucous bar sees a mix of locals and expatriates. Seats at the T-shap... more
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The Museum occupies a heritage building that once overlooked a racecourse. This landmark of old Shanghai is People's Square (Ren Min Guang Chang). There are twelve exhibition halls on five floors showing modern and traditional... more
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Built in 1901, the six-kilometer-long Huai Hai Road commemorates the Huai Hai Battle during Liberation. Today, this road has become synonymous with what is trendy and fashionable in Shanghai. While the stretch between Shan Xi R... more
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Quirkasher said
… walked down Huai Hai Road and encountered trendy youths decked fashionably and who walked confidently… continue reading »
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In a village of winners, this 15th-century thatched house is the prettiest. The house was used by the Roundheads in 1645, and ghosts of the village martyrs still haunt it because their trial was held here. Located near t... more
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Formerly only showing the works of Shanghai's popular modern artist, Ting Shao Kuang, the Gallery now showcases a wider range of artists. It is a branch of the AA Gallery, which has established a solid reputation locally (main... more
Shanghai Travel Experiences
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2nd Day in Shanghai
I got up around 6:30am to shower, grab breakfast, and took a taxi to Jin Jiang Tower where my tour left from at 8:40am. The lady that pic... Continue reading »
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What the Hell?
NOT.His name was Peter, he was a Russian Jew, he was 26, he worked for Siemens, and regretfully, I got separated from him at border contr... Continue reading »
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China, Shanghai: China's Biggest City
Shanghai was the most modern city in China when we visited. Dan thought the place reminded him of an American city and Kyle thought the p... Continue reading »
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Shanghai
We arrived in Shanghai having not booked a hostel thinking it would be quite easy to find one. How wrong we were. After a massive trek we... Continue reading »
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Shanghai Moments
Toilets – most of the toilets in Shanghai are no longer the hole in the ground squat toilets, which I’m very excited about. Except, that... Continue reading »
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