Shanghai
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Beijing vs Shanghai: Which is Best?
For visitors planning to travel to the enormous jewel of the Orient, pinpointing the right places on the map can be a tricky job. Most people find themselves with the same difficult choice: Beijing or Shanghai? While both cities truly deserve a place on anyone’s travel bucket list with their rich cultures and lengthy histories, if you had to choose, which city should you pick? In this article, we will compare every travel checklist from highlights to prices to find out which is best! This article may contain affiliate links, for which I may be compensated at no extra cost to you, dear readers! History – Beijing In China, it’s…
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The 20 Best Highlights to See in Shanghai
Shanghai is a city which has transcended its Chinese heritage and has in many ways become its own independent international city. Since the city’s humble beginnings it has been influenced by all manner of cultures which has had a lasting effect until this day. For many, it tops the list of Chinese cities and often is the one and only destination people see during their time in the country. Any itinerary would be incomplete without it. As such, here are the top highlights in the city that is Shanghai. 1 – The Bund From it’s humble beginnings as a mile-long tow-path for dragging barges of rice along the Huangpu…
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Shanghai
Two years ago I was faced with a decision; where would I like to live? Beijing or Shanghai. Quite the decision to make, particularly when you’re on the other side of the world and with no real knowledge of either of them. Throughout that time I’ve always wondered if I made the right decision, whether Shanghai really would have been the better choice. It was time to find out. Arrival My arrival in Shanghai was synchronised with another farewell, a happier one than usual. This would be (for the time at least) the last train journey I’d have to endure in China. To reaffirm my hatred, in an effort…
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Beijing or Shanghai?
With the offer accepted and the contract signed for the spectacular opportunity of being able to live and work in China, I find myself with a pleasant problem. The company I applied for has schools in multiple cities, so I didn’t know where they’d put me. Turns out they’re leaving the decision up to me; Beijing or Shanghai? Thankfully I have time to consider this important decision, time that I’ll need. How exactly do you decide where you want to live for a whole year? Especially when you know NOTHING about the places! I have to judge my potential new home from the other side of the world. All I…
