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The base of the Oriental Pearl Tower
The Real Shanghai
Shanghai is a high-tech, sci-fi city of the future and a symbol of opportunity in a changing China.

Decorative pavillion rooftops in the Yu Gardens In pictures: The Real Shanghai
Some stunning pictures of the city and its people
An MP3 player Download an audio walking tour
Take a walk along Shanghai's historic waterfront, the Bund
PLACES IN NEW YORK
Waxworks fron the Shanghai History Museum Shanghai History Museum
Waxworks bring the past to life
A street in Tianzifang Tianzifang
Once a seedy district, Tianzifang is now hip
The interior of Deke Erh's Photographic Gallery Deke Erh's Gallery
A photographic record of the changing city

Shanghai Tang Cafe Shanghai Tang Cafe
A distinctive take on Chinese chic
A ferry on the Huangpu Huangpu River Ferry
See the sights away from tourists
Drinkers on the terrace at Bar Rouge, with a view of Pudong behind them Bar Rouge
Stunning views over the futuristic skyline of Pudong

A shop in the Caojiadu Flower Market Caojiadu Flower Market
The largest and liveliest in Shanghai
The exterior of the Rockbund Art Museum Rockbund Art Museum
A space for bold contemporary art
Yunnan Road Yunnan Road
A mecca for lovers of traditional Chinese street food

HOSTS
Nora Sun Nora Sun
Businesswoman, former diplomat and socialite

Xie Hui Xie Hui
Former international footballer and team coach

Peal Lam Pearl Lam
Gallery owner and front row player in China's art scene


PRODUCER'S DIARY
A sound technician on set Behind the scenes
A look at the making of The Real Shanghai

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