Category Archives: Shanghai
The “Crouching Dragon” Under the Shanghai Subway
Known as one of the million concrete jungles of modern age, Shanghai has become nearly the Chinese equivalent to New York City. Almost every year, I see new lines added onto the subway maps. Although the subway has taken on quite a … Continue reading
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The Shanghai Soup Dumpling
In Chinese, xiao long bao. In English, soup dumpling. I call it, heaven. If you plan to visit Shanghai, you cannot leave until you have experienced the one, the only, soup dumpling. An iconic dish of Shanghai, the soup dumpling is … Continue reading
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A Day on the Shanghai Time Machine
Story and photos by Leslie Kim The idea of short trips always bothered me. I thought that in order to fully understand and appreciate a city or a region, one must stay longer than a couple of hours. However, after … Continue reading
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Eating Xiaolongbao
Photo by Celeste Hughey Eating Xiaolongbao—Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings—takes skill. How to eat Xiaolongbao:
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Street Talk: Vendor shares more than just food with customers
By Bob Benbow Photo by Sara Wójcik The collection of buildings on the banks of Suzhou Creek is something of a dying breed in Shanghai. Ramshackle would be a generous description. They lean against each other at haphazard angles; the … Continue reading
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