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Preface

Foreword

Direction to This Book

Shanghai

 Shanghai in Brief

 Shanghai's Footprints

 Shanghai's Architecture

 Everyday Life in Shanghai

 Shanghai's Culture, Art & Festivals

 Shanghai's 8 New Scenic Spots & Hot Tourist

 Attractions

The Bund Area

Nanjing Road (E.) Area

The Area of Shanghai World Expo Zone

The People's Square Area

Shanghai Old City Area

Lujiazui CBD Area

The Area of Nanjing Road (W.) & Jing'an Temple

Huaihai Road (M.) Area

Sichuan Road Area

Xujiahui Area

Pudong Area

Hongqiao Economic & Development Area

The Suzhou Creek Area

Songjiang Area

Qingpu Area

Jiading Area

Chongming Area

The Area of other Parts of Shanghai

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