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Shanghai (Chinese: ·; pinyin: Shànghai help·info); Wu (Long-short): Zånhae; Shanghainese (IPA): }, situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China, is the largest city of the People's Republic of China and the eighth largest in the world. Widely regarded as the citadel of China's modern economy, the city also serves as one of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China. Administratively, Shanghai is a municipality of the People's Republic of China that has province-level status. Shanghai is also one of the world's busiest ports, and became the largest cargo port in the world in 2005.^

Where in Shanghai to go depends largely on your time period of interest. See for a sample itinerary.

  • For Imperial China, check out the with interesting buildings but a bit too much tourist oriented.
  • For 1930s Shanghai, head for the stately old buildings of the . Or pay a visit to The French Concession (close Huai Hai Park).
  • For 21st-century Shanghai, cross the river to gawk at the skyscrapers of .
  • To find some peace, you should visit the Longhua Temple. It takes a while to get there but it's not as busy as the Jade Buddha Temple and the experience is fulfilling. You can also have a nice vegetarian Buddhist meal in both Temples.
  • Visit the Moganshan Road area for an insider's look into the hot contemporary Chinese art scene. Private tours available daily, contact ARTTOURSCHINA.
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Shanghai World Financial Center in 3D (Extended footage)
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Shanghai By Day
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Shanghai By Night
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Shanghai Maglev
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