Shanghai China's Bridge to the Future

Through the pen of Chen Dayan, you will... - Experience a Shanghai influenced by many countries: Its culture and look have been deeply affected by the French Concession. The worldwide manufacturing clout of the Japanese is seen in the wagashi, kimono, and sushi shops, bookstores, and temples. American influence is evident in music, movies, schools, and buildings. And the lifestyle, food, and artistic style are reminiscent of the Russians. - Come to understand the history of the Bund, take a tour in a rickshaw, and marvel at Schiff's Girls. You'll understand the difference between the public and private lives of the Shanghaiese, admire how much life has changed, and feel compassion for those struggling to fit in with the modern culture of the new Shanghai. - Have a guided tour of the buzzing, exciting Shanghai metropolis that offers limitless opportunities. Spend time with friend Nicole who rents a house on Huaihai Road and restores it to its old look. Wander amid the secondhand shops, the oil-and-sauce shops, the cafes and the coffee houses.Danyan, Chen is the author of 'Shanghai China's Bridge to the Future', published 2005 under ISBN 9780762106400 and ISBN 0762106409.