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  • Kiwifruit Deeply Customized Travel
    Shanghai, China15 contributions
    Shanghai flag is here
    Sometimes the Oriental Pearl Tower means Shanghai. I saw it the first time on a book cover when I studied in middle school.
    You can climb up to the top and watch Shanghai at night.
    Review of: Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
    Written February 24, 2023
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  • Peter
    Canberra, Australia13 contributions
    A fantastic holiday getaway
    This is an absolutely a fantastic hotel, very old Shanghai style. Thanks for the hospitality by Zoe, Tom, Tony, Hattie and Figo, I appreciate your food and outstanding service. Every time when I get back to Shanghai, peace hotel is my first and only choice. Love you guys and have a great holiday :)!
    Review of: Heping Fandian
    Written May 1, 2020
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  • Azita-1
    Princeton Junction, NJ32 contributions
    Worth seeing near Shanghai
    It is only an hour drive from Pudong, an old water town worth visiting. There were many cute little local cafes as well as western ones. We were glad to see the streets an bridges after sunset especially decorated for the new year.
    Review of: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
    Written January 8, 2023
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  • LoganLoganLogan
    Shanghai, China3 contributions
    Delightfully touristy
    This place is a maze, if you have an afternoon to stroll about and pick up knick knacks and small bites this charming area is for you. Lots of different vendors and shops selling mostly the same things but it's still a fun and easy experience.
    Review of: Tian Zi Fang
    Written February 14, 2023
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  • Daniel C
    Middlesbrough, UK164 contributions
    Don't ask for the skywalk
    Head into the front doors and you can pay for different tickets depending on how high up the building you want to go, however don't pay for the most expensive ticket. You may think that the most expensive ticket takes you up to the top floor, but it actually lets you take the Sky walk, you walk around outside the top floor of the building with only a harness keeping you from falling. If you want to do that, I admire your bravery and it probably would be good fun, but don't accidentally buy the wrong ticket. Once you go up the building you can look down and see the countless floors of the huge building and can see the other huge buildings in Shanghai. You can see Shanghai tower, the Oriental pearl and other parts of the city. Wait until it gets dark and you'll see the whole city light up in all of its colours.
    Review of: Jin Mao Tower
    Written November 3, 2020
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,994 contributions
    Great temple!
    Surprisingly this temple is nice, a good size and historical. Just walking distance from the Changshou metro station line 7. There’s a variety of statues of gods and goddesses to be admired snd prayed (if you are a Buddhist). There are 2 Jade buddhas, one reclining and one sitting upright. Both in different parts of the temple. The reclining buddha is in white jade and the sitting buddha is in green jade. Sitting buddha sits in an airconditioned room where no photography is allowed. Pretty cool visit!
    Review of: Jade Buddha Temple
    Written August 2, 2021
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  • Joel K
    Vancouver, Canada3,303 contributions
    The People's Square .... Not a bad place to have a respite
    This square is part of the crossroads of the city. Gardens, a place to relax, museums in the area, courts to play ball, and more. A fun place to relax and take a breather and people watch.
    Review of: People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
    Written March 24, 2020
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,994 contributions
    Fascinating!
    The largest slaughterhouse in Shanghai back in the 1930s. Today it is a shopping complex with boutiques, restaurants, dance studios, etc. If it is completely occupied, it would be a place to chill. Now I believe people go there for photography as the structure of this building is unique and original. Take Line 4 to Hailun station. Exit 2 into Hailun Road then turn right into Shajing Rd. This interesting building will be right in front of you!
    Review of: 1933 Old Millfun
    Written May 10, 2021
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,994 contributions
    Very good architecture!
    We did not go in for tea. Was just outside the tea house admiring its menu and was really walking through while enjoying the lanterns. Not really interested in expensive tea at that time!!! However, this tea house looks really charming and its entrance is quite welcoming with an array of tea cups and tea sets to be admired and purchased.
    Review of: Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi)
    Written February 9, 2021
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  • steve1118
    Shanghai, China93 contributions
    Afternoon circus for children
    We went to the afternoon circus for children here. Was very impressive! Acrobats, animal trainers, and clowns. The show was 2 hrs long. Good value! There is social distancing in place.
    Review of: Shanghai Circus World
    Written August 11, 2020
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  • J Teo
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,508 contributions
    former HSBC Bank building
    Next door to the Customs House is the former HSBC Bank building. Many may not be aware that HSBC stands for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank. Established in 1864 in Hong Kong and then 1865 in Shanghai it is by far the most important bank in this part of the world and housed in its own heritage building. Interesting side note, HSBC is actually the issuer of actual currency in Hong Kong.
    Review of: Pudong Development Bank (Fazhan Yinhang)
    Written January 1, 2018
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  • Karen C
    London, UK46 contributions
    a step back in time
    Now a boutique hotel but very welcoming when we popped in to look at the architecture. We sat in the conservatory and enjoyed a cold drink and plate of fruit before walking around the garden. A vista of another era.
    Review of: Moller Residence
    Written September 9, 2015
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  • Joseph v
    Shanghai, China43 contributions
    Pleasant Garden/Old Chinese manor
    Lovely old style house. Worth the 20kuai entry fee. Plenty of English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese explanations. Enter through the house, then go into a large garden with explanations for why the owner had built each piece of the structures, pavilions, etc. lovely quiet garden when I went. Loved the explanations of the buildings, and the attention to detail the owner had put into it. Very picturesque, natural, and a great look into a Chinese old style house.
    Review of: Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
    Written January 17, 2020
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  • Chris P
    Shanghai, China4,925 contributions
    Great photo opportunity
    Wu Kang Mansion is a great photo opportunity, especially now that the overhead lines are gone, except the tram lines. It’s easy to find, just look for all the photographers - they stand on every corner.
    Review of: Wukang Road
    Written December 18, 2020
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  • charwu
    Hong Kong, China59 contributions
    Chenghuangmiao temple
    Chenghuanmiao is a temple for a landmark area for the older time of shanghai. and the very famous dumpling shop just locate within 100m and which has a long queue always in particular the ground floor, the higher the floor the more expensive and better quality. So the temple is just a landmark place for me to locate the dumpling shop and you may take a look and say hi to this temple when goes by
    Review of: Zhujiajiao Chenghuangmiao Temple
    Written July 31, 2019
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