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Where To Go — City Guides
Each city has its own page. Best food, real itineraries, no tourist traps.
Honest writing from the road.
In-depth guides for the questions tools can't answer.
Wukang to Anfu: the 1.5km behind Shanghai's most photographed corner
What the walk looks like once you keep going past the photographed corner.
Lujiazui Skyline: shoot it from the Bund, cross over anyway
Most people photograph Lujiazui from the wrong side. Here's why the iconic shot is from the Bund — and why crossing over is still worth it.
The Bund
30 minutes before sunset. Walk north. That's the whole trick.
Stop bringing $2000 cash to China
You don't need $2000 USD. You don't need ATM trips. You need Alipay, ¥1000 cash, and 2 credit cards. Here's the honest 2026 stack.
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