Shanghai Travel Guide
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Shanghai, or "City Above the Sea," lies on the Yangzi River delta, and until 1842 it was a small fishing village. After the first Opium War the village was carved up into autonomous concessions administered concurrently by the British, French, and Americans. Each colonial presence brought with it its particular culture, architecture, and society, marking the beginning of Shanghai's openness to Western influence.
Shanghai Hotels
Although China has become a hot destination for leisure travelers, Shanghai's stature as China's business capital means that its hotels still cater primarily...read more
Shanghai Restaurants
When eating out, you'll notice most Chinese restaurants in Shanghai have large, round tables. The reason will become clear the first time you eat a late...read more
Things To Do in Shanghai
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Shanghai
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Shanghai Experiences
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When not too crowded, the Garden offers an atmosphere of peace and beauty amid the clamor of the city, with rocks, trees, and walls curved to... Read more
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Today's little emperors have all sorts of fun options for activities, from parks and museums to restaurants. Free English-language magazines... Read more
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… do as the Shanghainese. Or at least try. You may find it a lot harder to adopt the social customs in China than in Rome. Here are a... Read more
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From booze to music and art, Shanghai has a lot to offer if you're a bit short on cash or just plain cheap.... Read more
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In China, a massage isn't an indulgence; it's what the doctor orders. According to the tenets of traditional Chinese medicine, massage can help... Read more
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With its own international tournament—the Volvo China Open—and several courses designed by prestigious names, Shanghai is making... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
The most noteworthy hotel news of the week is collected here, from the planned two-plus-year renovatio... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Forget Paris, New York, and Milan—the new center of the fashion universe is Shanghai.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Forget Paris, New York, and Milan—the new center of the fashion universe is Shanghai...... Read more
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