We were itching to get out of the city for the weekend. Every couple months, you need to escape the pollution and noise for a few days to somewhere quiet and outdoorsy, just to catch some peace and oxygen. But getting out of Shanghai can be a little... ...full story at Shanghaiist
from Shanghaiist on Tue, Jul 22 2008
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Qi Pu Road - Market Area - Shanghai - 4 of 4 »
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