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Located on Zhongshan Road(E)...
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  • By kittyzhaojin on August 25, 2002
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    Located on Zhongshan Road(E) of Songjiang County, the Square Pagoda was erected in Yuan You period of the Song Dynasty(949-1094 AD.). It is one of the best-known pagodas south of the Yangtse River and follows the type of Buddhist square pagoda of Tang Dynasty. In front of the Square Pagoda stands a brick screen wall on which is sculptured a legendary creature named 'Tan' featuring deer's antlers, lion's tail , dragon's scale and ox's hoofs.

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    If you get a chance go to The...
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    If you get a chance go to The SuzhouNo.1 Silk Mill. It is well worth the trip. You see the different stages of how silk is made and you can even grab a silk cocoon as a souvenir. They also have an extensive store outlet and fashion show. By the time you've seen the fashion show you gotta buy some silk ! I bought the silk quilt quilts with silk filling which was a popular item of the mill. Several people on my tour bus bought them and knew of the warmth they provide. Sure enough when I used it at home it was light and quite warm. A heavy weight Queen size cost 600 Yuan or $72. People from Canada on the tour knew of the quilts warmth. If it warms those cold Canadian nights it must be good.

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    It was very funny to see this...
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  • By zizquark on August 25, 2002
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    It was very funny to see this kid walking with his parents with his pants opened up. I thought it was just something out of the ordinary till I met some people on my flight home who also saw kids with their trousers opened. It makes potty training easier. I guess it saves time when you gotta go.

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    The Bund is a great part of...
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    The Bund is a great part of Shanghai that shows the influences of the outside world on not only the city, but China in general. On one side of the river (Pu Xi) you have the European style buildings that were erected when the British and French divvided up Shanghai around the turn of the century. On the other side of the river (Pu Dong) you have the ultra modern, almost futuristic TV Tower, Jin Mao tower, and other office buildings. A fun way to cross the river is the new Tourist Tunnel. It's located just off Nanjing Road. You will see signs leading to the tunnel on both sides of the river. It's basically a Disneyland land ride mixed with cool club lights and music. It's 30 Yuan roundtripto cross the river.

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    Yu Yu garden teahouse. A nice...
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    Yu Yu garden teahouse. A nice relaxing cup in the middle of hectic shopping. Try the jasmine flower.

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    LU XUN MESEUM. Lu Xun...
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  • By vigi on August 25, 2002
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    LU XUN MESEUM. Lu Xun (1881-1936), Father of Chinese modern literature, also a supporter of new China revolution.

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    Jianye Lane built in 1920 at...
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  • By Jiang_Cucha on August 25, 2002
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    Jianye Lane built in 1920 at 440 Jianguo Road (W), Jianye Lane is a new-styled 'stone-arched gate' lane residence which pay much attention to ventilation and solar illumination. This sort of residence is partially reinforced concrete construction, while the outer walls are made up of red bricks and cement joists.

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    The Tang Toroni Sutra Stela,...
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    The Tang Toroni Sutra Stela, the earliest one of its kind in existence in Shanghai, was erected in the 13th of Da Zhong period of the Tang dynasty(859 AD.) at the site where Zhongshan Primary School of the Songjiang County is now located. The 9.3m-high stela is a composite erection of 21 rocky blocks piled up one after another. It displays the magnificence and architectural beauty with vivid sculptural designs.

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    The former residence of Zhou...
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    The former residence of Zhou Enlai at 73 Sinan Road is a three-storeyed garden building constructed in French style. This site was once the residence of the Shanghai office of the Delegation of CPC from 1946 to 1947. On the red gate of the building there was a board on which were written:'Residence of Mr.Zhou', and 'Residence of General Zhou Enlai'.

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    Shuyinlou Building Located...
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    Shuyinlou Building

    Located at 77 Tiandeng Lane in Nanshi District, the Shuyui Lou Building was built in the Qing Dynasty by Shen Chu, the vice editor-in-chief of the 'Complete Library in the Four Branches of Literature'. The brick sculptures in the building are all precious and unique art works such as delicate lattice walls and lintels with various lively figures.

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