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Lupu Bridge

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May 11th 2007
Was told about the world's longest arched bridge that was opened in Shanghai in 2003. Its called the Lupu Bridge and its in the southern part of the city. Studied the map the previous night and decide that the metro was the best way of getting there. I walked to the Peoples Square and got on at line 1 for six stops. Then got off and transfered to line 4 for another six. Sounds easy, but the stop ... read more

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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