With its imposing high-rise buildings, stunning skylines and exciting nightlife, Shanghai is China's most modern city. But beyond the glitz and glamour, you can still find plenty of old-fashioned, crowded markets offering myriad products for a fraction of the price of those found in shops, boutiques, and shopping malls. Indeed, bargains abound for just about everything - antiques, bric-a-brac, flowers, clothes, jewelry, books, fabrics and teas.
Pubs and bars in the Expo Garden are great places to catch the World Cup, or just enjoy a drink, Matt Hodges, Yu Ran and Shi Yingying report.