G


oing to China is like stepping into a dream. In a world where everything is so same-same, China serves up sur- prise after surprise on a platter


of gorgeous colour and exotic images. Even in the now-ultra-modern cities of Beijing and Shanghai, there is no escape from the reality of this ancient culture where traditions are sunk deep into the bones of every structure, new or not. Shanghai


How to get there


Direct flights are available from Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal


Take Shanghai, this once British-dom- inated city on the central coast of China is concentrated on both sides of the Huangpu River.


It features futuristic buildings such as the 632-metre- tall Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV tower which dominate the skyline, but live in harmony with Twenties-era European buildings on the Bund, the famous riv- erfront street, and with the beautiful Yu Garden nearby that dates back to 1515. Tis traditional garden is attached to the Yuyan Market where you can shop in an aura of peace and dignity. Graceful pagoda rooflines rise above intensely green


tropical plants with pretty bridges crossing soothing water – this setting should be a model


for shopping districts world-wide.


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Summer 2017 • 27


Photo by Xiquinhosilva.


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