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0Located in Shanghai, China the Jade Buddha Temple is a world famous Buddhist temple founded in 1882. The temple is named for the two jade statues of the Buddha it was built to house. The larger of the two statues is nearly two metres tall and weighs around three tonnes. It depicts the Buddha in a seated position. The other, slightly smaller statue depicts a reclining Buddha and is thought to symbolise death. A third …
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0A “must visit” shopping destination when in Shanghai, Nanjing Road offers plenty of fun retail therapy in this vibrant Chinese metropolis. Stretching a little over 3 miles long, Nanjing Road is one of the city’s earliest shopping streets and is a particular favourite amongst those looking to purchase the latest in fashion. Home to shopping malls, a pedestrian arcade, food outlets, theatres and specialty shops, this famous road has a variety of upscale boutiques selling …
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0Towering above the cityscape, the Shanghai World Financial Centre is an unmistakable skyscraper in this cosmopolitan Chinese city. Towering to a height of 492 metres and spanning 101 stories, the tower was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and features a distinct trapezoid aperture that can be seen at its apex. Within the tower you will find a variety of offices, conference rooms and shopping malls. There are also observation decks that provide breathtaking views of …
