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Leave the city streets behind and spend an hour or two in the company of the monks at the Jade Buddha Temple.

Take a stroll along the shaded avenues of Shanghai’s historic French Concession before enjoying a spot of shopping in some of the city’s trendiest boutiques.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Escape the city smog and head to Century Park for an afternoon of fun and adventure, flying kites and exploring the lakes and canals.

Escape the city smog and head to Century Park for an afternoon of fun and adventure, flying kites and exploring the lakes and canals.

Combining artistic expression with technological innovation, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a towering example of Shanghai’s recent resurgence.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a celebration of the innovative and exciting world of scientific discovery.

Combining artistic expression with technological innovation, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a towering example of Shanghai’s recent resurgence.

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Combining artistic expression with technological innovation, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a towering example of Shanghai’s recent resurgence.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Leave the city streets behind and spend an hour or two in the company of the monks at the Jade Buddha Temple.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

Speed your way to the observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower for spectacular views across the Huangpu River and the surrounding city.

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a celebration of the innovative and exciting world of scientific discovery.

Escape the city smog and head to Century Park for an afternoon of fun and adventure, flying kites and exploring the lakes and canals.