Forest of neon lights in restaurant and nightclub district
Shanghai has thrown on its Armani to strut on the global stage.
Shanghai is a scintillating city swirling with rapid cultural change. Since market restrictions were lifted, it has embraced the forces of business and design and rewritten its rule book shaping a fresh, new city that is sophisticated, innovative and living a life it has never lived before.
Some of thousands of watches for sale in Nanjing Lu shopping area
Shopping rush at Nanjing Lu, an enormous pedestrian-only shopping complex
Jinmao Tower, looking much like headquarters of Ming the Merciless
While it can't match the epic history of Beijing or Xi'an's grander sights, Shanghai is the hotspot of modern China; a cosmopolitan city buzzing with the concept of 'lifestyle revolution', showcased in the architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary urban living on the Bund.
Delicately carved guardian lion and wall relief outside Buddhist temple
Facade of the ritzy Jinjiang Hotel
Ring road near Nanpu bridge, perfect for a Shanghai grand prix
Early morning Tai-chi on The Bund
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