The CoffeeTree Cafe

The French Concession, Xīntāndì and Sherpa's

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August 10th 2008
MT, J, E and T climbed into the backseat of the taxi while I stepped into the front seat. J gave the driver directions. As we exited the raised highway, I was somewhat surprised to find myself on a tree-lined street. In fact, I would soon learn that all the streets are lined in trees in the French Concession. Of course, it was hot and muggy again as E inevitably informed us upon exiting the ca ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more