Shanghai

Shanghai

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September 26th 2007
Shanghai.... the anarchy of colours, lights, people, smells, music, and huge strange looking buildings. The Bund, the French Concession, the view from across Huangpu River either side is very rewarding. The colorful Yuyuan market ( which was the first market in history I actually didn't like) parties, clubs ,buzzing nightlife and fine cuisine. Here you really can see the difference between th ... 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