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One of the tallest buildings in mainland China fuses elements of traditional Chinese culture with cutting-edge architectural technology and design.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

Created more than a thousand years ago as an imperial garden, this huge green space wrapped around a lake is an oasis in Beijing’s bustling city center.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

Constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics, this hub of stadiums and sporting arenas features the landmark Bird’s Nest Stadium, a water park and mall.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.

This scenic green strip along the river is filled with kiosks and restaurants with spectacular views of The Bund, especially after dark.

This scenic green strip along the river is filled with kiosks and restaurants with spectacular views of The Bund, especially after dark.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This scenic green strip along the river is filled with kiosks and restaurants with spectacular views of The Bund, especially after dark.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.