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Overview

Shanghai: few cities in the world evoke so much history, excess, glamour, mystique and exotic promise in name alone.

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Best Things to Do

The world's third-largest city, Shanghai blends rich history, fabulous food and a legendary skyscraping skyline. Here are the top things to do.

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Transportation

As the third-largest city on the planet, Shanghai is vast and sprawling. Here are the best ways to get around in China’s largest city.

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