Buddhist temples and futuristic skyscrapers, a festive youth and beggars of progress - in Shanghai, the contrasts of China are magnified. The trading metropolis on the Yangtze River is one of the main attractions of the Middle Kingdom, alongside Beijing and Hong Kong. Let Robert Zsolnay guide you through nine detailed walks in this mega-city. Visit the old town with him, stroll through the former French Concession, discover the former ghetto for Jewish refugees, and marvel at the skyline of Pudong. A guide offers tips for private and business interactions with locals. Excursions to the ancient imperial city of Hangzhou and the garden paradise of Suzhou provide variety.