Shanghai is a beautiful melting pot of the old and the new. It is also a mixture of French, British, American, Italian, Russian, and, of course, Chinese. The city has retained most of the old buildings built by the French. And with the recent metropolis boom, the back streets of Frenchtown are dwarfed by skylines.Quick Tips: You don't need to tip at most restaurants or for taxi rides. The street signs in Shanghai (around downtown) are all in Mandarin and English. Best Way To Get Around: If you need a taxi late at night, be prepared to pay a few extra yuans for your fare. Shanghai is not a nice walk during the summer. It is hot and humid. I found it easier to head downtown o
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