Snapshot of Shanghai

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Whether you are seeking a fast-paced voyage of flashing lights and techno tunes or a leisurely, local-style escape, Shanghai is the perfect city to lose yourself in. Its relatively small city-center makes Shanghai easy to navigate. It consists of two basic districts, Pu Xi (west of the river) and Pu Dong (east of the river), facing one another across the Huang Pu River. As a general rule, Pu Xi embodies... more local info

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Shanghai Neighborhoods

Changning District

Without much tourist traffic, Changning is a good place to see locals at play. Many western business have set of experimental shops in the area to gauge Chinese buying power, and you’re likely to spot... more neighborhoods

History

Once known as "Paris of the East," Shanghai in the early 20th century was the biggest, most glamorous, decadent and cultured city in China-possibly all of Asia. After years of closure to the rest of the... more history

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