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One week in Shanghai

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December 18th 2008
After Yangshuo, I went back to Guilin and caught a flight to Shanghai. So many people had told me they loved Shanghai, and I must admit, I do as well. Next to New Orleans, of course, Shanghai was the coolest city I've been to. A large part of the population is a mix of every nationality under the sun. This, in combination with millions of Chinese, makes for an incredible place to visit. Every type ... read more

Asia » China

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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