Shanghai Huang Pu River 1

Made in China - Shanghai

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October 2nd 2013
A before breakfast run on one of the many machines on the 21stfloor treats us to great city views, even though the air is still smoggy. The pool looks spectacular: it has glass sides that look straight out to the City. The steps leading up to the gym and pool levels are also made of glass, which is a bit unnerving. We have a better look out our room window this morning , to find that ... 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