Getting around Shanghai in the past was not so easy. When I was still living in Shanghai, the public transportation…
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Sheshan, a Hiking Through the Scenic Hill in Shanghai
Sheshan (佘山) is located in the Songjiang district, west of Shanghai. It consists of two forested hills, the East and…
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The Normandie Apartments (Wukang Mansion) of Shanghai’s Former French Concession
The Normandie Apartments (today’s Wukang Mansion, 武康大楼, 1836–1858 Middle Huaihai Road) is at a rare six-way intersection in the center…
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Historic Hotels in Shanghai, Where the City’s Old Lifestyle is Represented
Historic hotels in Shanghai represent the city’s heyday nearly a century ago. At that time, Shanghai was perhaps the most…
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Shanghai Riverside Promenade, Where the Past Meets the Present
Shanghai Riverside Promenade is a unique 45km-long walkway along both sides of the Huangpu River. The entire walkway is also…
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The Best Restaurants near Yu Garden in Shanghai
What are the best traditional restaurants near Yu Garden in Shanghai? The area around Yu Garden is a major commercial…
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Guilin Park, a Classic Southern Chinese Garden in Shanghai
Guilin Park (桂林公园) is one of the best parks in Shanghai and is well-known among the locals only. It is…
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Xitang Water Town’s Night Scenes and Sunrise Views
The ancient Xitang water town is a historic town in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, China. Crisscrossed by nine rivers and…
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12 Epic Ancient Water Towns near Shanghai
The first time I visited one of the ancient water towns near Shanghai, I was fascinated by its timeless scene….
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Escape Summer Heat in Shanghai’s Former French Concession
Shanghai’s Former French Concession is a residential area once designated for the French. The former French Concession is popular with…
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