Built on the banks of the Huangpu river, Shanghai is China's largest city and its most important economic, commercial, financial and communications centre. Shanghai was a sleepy fishing town until the start of the 20th century, when it experienced a period of unprecedented development which transformed it into China's most important city. After WW II Shanghai languished under the communist rule until 1992, when the Chinese government started implementing free market policies. Currently Shanghai is growing at a very rapid pace, with new buildings and skyscrapers continuosly being built. It's skyline on the Huangpu river now rivals that of Hong Kong.
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The Bund
18 photos of the historical Bund area, along the Shanghai river.
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Jin Mao tower
6 photos of the Jin Mao tower, which at 421 m is the tallest building in China.
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Yu Yuan Gardens
24 photos of the Yuyuan Gardens in the old town, built between 1559 and 1577.
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Pudong New Area
21 photos of the New Pudong area, a newly built area across the river, opposite Shanghai.
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Shanghai Food
8 photos of more or less delicious local Shanghai dishes.
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Nanjing Road
14 photos of Nanjing road, the main shopping and entertainment area in Shanghai.
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