For the best views of Shanghai's iconic skyline, you can't beat The Peninsula Shanghai, situated across the Huangpu River on the Bund.
Shanghai's best views —
For the best views of Shanghai's iconic skyline, you can't beat The Peninsula Shanghai, situated across the Huangpu River on the Bund.
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Getting out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport is an exciting journey in itself. The Maglev -- the world's fastest train -- covers 30 kilometers in about seven minutes.
Shanghai Maglev —
Getting out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport is an exciting journey in itself. The Maglev -- the world's fastest train -- covers 30 kilometers in about seven minutes.
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From its location on the historic Bund, the Peninsula Shanghai's rooms and rooftop bar offer views toward the city's Lujiazui skyscrapers.
Peninsula Shanghai —
From its location on the historic Bund, the Peninsula Shanghai's rooms and rooftop bar offer views toward the city's Lujiazui skyscrapers.
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On the south end of the Bund, Hotel Indigo offers views across the river as well as the roofs of Shanghai Old Town.
Hotel Indigo —
On the south end of the Bund, Hotel Indigo offers views across the river as well as the roofs of Shanghai Old Town.
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Hai Jin Zi is a no-frills restaurant that serves the best braised pork belly and stir-fried shimp you'll likely ever taste.
Hai Jin Zi —
Hai Jin Zi is a no-frills restaurant that serves the best braised pork belly and stir-fried shimp you'll likely ever taste.
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Han Yi, on Changle Lu, is said to have supplied some of the the qipao dresses for Maggie Cheung in the film "In the Mood for Love."
Han Yi —
Han Yi, on Changle Lu, is said to have supplied some of the the qipao dresses for Maggie Cheung in the film "In the Mood for Love."
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Short business trip? You can buy a traditional or modern version of the qipao at Shanghai Tang.
Shanghai Tang —
Short business trip? You can buy a traditional or modern version of the qipao at Shanghai Tang.
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The rooftop terrace of Bar Rouge is a great place to get a shot of Shanghai's neon-lit skyline.
Bar Rouge —
The rooftop terrace of Bar Rouge is a great place to get a shot of Shanghai's neon-lit skyline.
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For Instagram photos that'll make your followers hungry, there's the delicious xialongbao at De Xin Guan.
De Xin Guan's Xiaolongbao —
For Instagram photos that'll make your followers hungry, there's the delicious xialongbao at De Xin Guan.
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Developed by British colonists, the streets between People's Square and the Bund are a great place for a post-meeting walk.
The Bund —
Developed by British colonists, the streets between People's Square and the Bund are a great place for a post-meeting walk.
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No need to spend away that signing bonus at the Dongtai Lu Antique Market. When bargaining, going for half the asking price is usually a good starting strategy.
Dongtai Lu —
No need to spend away that signing bonus at the Dongtai Lu Antique Market. When bargaining, going for half the asking price is usually a good starting strategy.
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