Sheshan (佘山) is located in Songjiang district, west of Shanghai. It consists of two forested hills, the East Sheshan and…
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Notre Dame in Shanghai and Its Hidden Secrets
Notre Dame is a five-story white house among the skyscrapers in the southwest of Shanghai, within the area of Xujiahui…
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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 located at a rare six-way intersection in the…
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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, its Night Scenes and Sunrise Views
Xitang is an ancient scenic town in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, China. It is a water town divided into nine…
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12 Epic Ancient Water Towns near Shanghai
The first time when I visited one of the ancient water towns not far from Shanghai was a decade ago,…
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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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