Shanghai
Shanghai travel guide

From fishing village to super-city in 50 years, then forgotten by the world until its revival began in the early '90s, Shanghai’s history is one of boom and bust. Now it’s making a major comeback, and it’s an amazing spectacle. Buildings go up (and down) overnight, traffic seems to double every week and the whole city buzzes. Encapsulating this is Lujiazui. On the eastern bank of the Huangpu River, known as Pudong, (the old city is on the west, Puxi) this is China’s Manhattan, a...
[Shanghai guide]

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Introduction & sightseeing
How to get the most out of a visit to Shanghai.
Restaurants & bars
Shanghai's top restaurants, bars and cafes independently reviewed.
Nightlife
The best nightclubs, DJ bars and late-night hot-spots in the city.
Shopping
Fashion, food, pharmacies and much, much more.
Hotels
Whether high-class or hostel, match your needs here.
Transport
The best ways to transport yourself round the city.
 
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