Beth takes us on a tour of the Local Area of Shanghai China.

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http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The Yu Gardens (full name - Yu Yuan Gardens) were built in 1559 in typical Chinese fashion. Halls, pavilions, little bridges over small ponds. The inner section has turned into one huge bazaar and is one of Shanghai's most popular destinations for tourists (including us). When you go, definitely try the steamed dumplings (xiaolong bao) and watch out for 3rd degree burns. The extremely hot soup inside squirts out when you bite into them, and don't forget to dip in vinegar. Sounds awful...tastes wonderful. Yu Gardens is always good for a fun time...

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com It's becoming easier and easier to train around China. Especially on the speedy bullet train between Hangzhou ("Han-joe") and Shanghai, only 1:15. And then...once you're in Shanghai...shop 'til you drop. Fenshine Fashion on West Nanjing Road is one of the many places to buy knock-offs and/or really nice clothes, shoes, handbags that aren't name brands. I don't go there looking for fake Vuitton's or Gucci's...everything is so darn cheap, shopping is irresistible. Go, see for yourself...and bargain hard!

This was my favourite place in Shanghai!! The Old Town - YuYuan. New Year (therefore the fire crackers) ended while we were there, and as a tradition they turn on all of the lanterns on the last day (that's why it was so crowded). It looked so awesome!! :D Music: Release Me - Laura Sweden

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I try and find this restaurant where I am suppose to meet tine

Travel to south China and visit Guilin, Yangshuo and Longji. Wide river, rounded hills, rice terraces, and millenium culture.

Cosmopolitan Shanghai.