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A perfect travel guide for touring Shanghai, China

Experience old Asian guests houses and indulgent Asian restaurants while surrounded by a modern cityscape. A Shanghai city break is a sensual feast, where skyscrapers tower over the remnants of the traditional city. Book a Shanghai hotel online, arrive, and tuck into dishes from China’s great regional traditions, or luxuriate with shopping and spas.

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Shanghai Travel Guide - Your destination overview of Shanghai, China

Travel to Shanghai, formerly known as the ‘Paris of the East', Shanghai has blossomed into a world-class city that others aspire to be named after. Early in the 20th century it was home to a thriving collection of colonial businesses and banks that has left a unique cultural mark on this city of fusion.

Shanghai Shopping Guide - Find where and what to shop and buy

Shanghai had a reputation as a shopper's oasis long before the city set out to redefine its image in the 1990s. The greatest contingent of shoppers is Chinese, visiting from all corners of the country to indulge in the commerce.

Shanghai Entertainment Guide - For family fun, recreation, and relaxation

A trip to Shanghai and experience an art of cosmopolitan living, with most of the Shanghai’s entertainment options in the vein of shopping, dining and going out.

Shanghai Food and Dining Guide - Restaurants, where to eat, and more

Shanghai has undergone a culinary renaissance in the last decade, and many food critics now insist it's the best place to dine out in China. As a result, the dining scene has really taken off and there are more restaurants in Shanghai than ever before.

Shanghai Sightseeing Guide - Visit Shanghai attractions and landmarks

On a Shanghai city tour you may not find the grand-scale historic attractions of Beijing, but it is still one of the most architecturally stunning holiday destinations in China. With a heavy infusion of nostalgic colonial neighborhoods and an even stronger dose of cosmopolitan energy, this is a place to linger.

Shanghai Travel Tips - Helpful hints and advice on local destination information

Shanghai is a booming metropolis on par with New York City. It is home to millions and exudes plenty of cosmopolitan energy. Visitors will find that services and merchandise may be refreshingly affordable or alarmingly expensive, depending on where they spend most of their time. But wherever they venture, they enjoy world-class facilities.

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