| Like many international metropoli composed of | | | | Shanghai's resurgence as a major world |
| immigrants, Shanghai is a bustling boom town. | | | | city.High-priced boutiques offer shopping that even |
| Rapidly becoming a world economic powerhouse, | | | | a Parisian or Manhattanite will envy. Louis Vuitton, |
| there is more construction occurring in Shanghai | | | | Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren and dozens of others |
| than anywhere else on Earth.For the traveler | | | | now have stores here.After 400 years in |
| there is also a variety of things to do. Situated on | | | | existence, the Yu Yuan Gardens retain their |
| the banks of the Yangtze River delta and being | | | | reputation as one of the city's most sought out |
| one of the largest cargo ports in the world, there | | | | tourist destinations. The botanical treasure trove |
| are trips down that mammoth waterway | | | | offers five acres of Chinese creativity in |
| daily.Once largely a den of thieves and prostitutes | | | | horticulture.Xintiandi is another of Shanghai's many |
| and the center of China's opium trade, business in | | | | refurbished areas. It's now home to elegant |
| the 'City on the Sea' has evolved. It now hosts | | | | restaurants and upscale clubs, yet retains many |
| the country's stock market alongside thousands | | | | features of its 19th century architecture.The Ten |
| of other businesses. Home to some of the finest | | | | Thousand-Flower Pavilion, Grand Rockery, Hall of |
| restaurants, one of the world's largest hotels and | | | | Jade Magnificence and other sections will each |
| high rise buildings, Shanghai has moved well | | | | offer sights and aromas to anyone looking for an |
| beyond its grimy past.The Bund (Wai Tan) is one | | | | oasis in the busy metropolis.One of the newer |
| of the more popular tourist destinations in | | | | additions to Shanghai's burgeoning list of |
| Shanghai. Despite the German sounding name, the | | | | attractions is the Shanghai Museum. Opened in |
| area retains its international flavor.Neo-classical | | | | 1996, it features 11 modern galleries that display |
| buildings and a waterfront promenade attract | | | | both ancient and contemporary artifacts.Be sure |
| thousands daily. Tourists jostle with the local | | | | to allow at least a week to see Shanghai properly. |
| street vendors while admiring the 1925 Nissin | | | | Even at that, you'll find that - like visiting |
| Kisen Kaisha Shipping building. The restaurant on | | | | Manhattan - there will still be more to see on a |
| the seventh floor is a local favorite.Others prefer | | | | second trip.This article is brought to you by If |
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| spectacular view of Pudong, the center of | | | | |