The Bund refers to Shanghai's waterfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River. The commercial strip is a legacy of the city's former British rulers.
The Bund —
The Bund refers to Shanghai's waterfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River. The commercial strip is a legacy of the city's former British rulers.
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When international events set up in China, Shanghai is as often as not the default host city. The Shanghai Masters tennis championship is one of many world-class gatherings.
World-class parties —
When international events set up in China, Shanghai is as often as not the default host city. The Shanghai Masters tennis championship is one of many world-class gatherings.
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Shikumen, Shanghai's indigenous alleyway residences, are stone buildings first built in the 1870s to accommodate the city's rapidly growing population.
Shikumen —
Shikumen, Shanghai's indigenous alleyway residences, are stone buildings first built in the 1870s to accommodate the city's rapidly growing population.
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Shanghai dialect is filled with localized English words. Most Chinese regions have their own dialects, but few include such a defining European influence.
Shanghainese dialect —
Shanghai dialect is filled with localized English words. Most Chinese regions have their own dialects, but few include such a defining European influence.
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International restaurants are springing up with lightning speed. They set up on the Bund, in Xintiandi and in the former French Concession as rivals to fine-dining establishments in Beijing.
Fine international food —
International restaurants are springing up with lightning speed. They set up on the Bund, in Xintiandi and in the former French Concession as rivals to fine-dining establishments in Beijing.
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There are 241 skyscrapers in Shanghai, nearly twice as many as any other city in mainland China. Shanghai Jinmao Tower (right, 420.5 meters) and Shanghai World Financial Center (left, 492 meters) are two of them.
Skyscrapers —
There are 241 skyscrapers in Shanghai, nearly twice as many as any other city in mainland China. Shanghai Jinmao Tower (right, 420.5 meters) and Shanghai World Financial Center (left, 492 meters) are two of them.
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