Shanghai

Get to know Shanghai

The emperor may be far away, but Shanghai is the uncontested queen of living it up. The city threaded by Huangpu River is what you want it to be and some: a sleek concrete jungle, a guardian of traditional gardens and contemporary art scene, and a doyenne of retail therapy. A city that delights both hedonists and urban observers, Shanghai is as satisfying as a tray of xiao long bao.