New Shanghai

Last day in Shanghai-The Bund

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December 22nd 2011
Today we headed to the French Concession area. Tris and I never found its charm that so many other people experience. Whether this was because we aren't into architecture, or we just went to the wrong area I'm not sure. We did find fabulous won ton soup though so that was a plus. Hotels and hostels in Hong Kong are really expensive. We cant find a private room for under $60, or a hostel ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai » Pudong

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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