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Journey to the silk road - Shanghai

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Updated: 2015-07-21 17:27:59

From Zhong Xiaowen, Shanghai

Situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, Shanghai serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China.

Also it is a popular destination for visitors to sense the pulsating development of the country. It is one of the four direct-controlled municipalities of China, with a population of more than 24 million as of 2013. It is a global financial center, and a transport hub with the world's busiest container port.

Journey to the silk road - Shanghai

The famous Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai. [Photo by Zhang Xin/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Journey to the silk road - Shanghai

The famous Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai. [Photo by Zhang Xin/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Journey to the silk road - Shanghai

The famous Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai. [Photo by Zhang Xin/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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