'Asia's largest art museum' set to open in Shanghai
China’s commercial heart Shanghai hopes to boost its international art profile by opening a ginormous exhibition space which is more than twice the size of Buckingham Palace (77,000 square meters), one of the world’s largest palaces.
The city is banking on its new art landmark, the China Art Museum, to rival internationally renowned museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Musée d’Orsay in Paris in the near future. (CNNGo)
8 months ago
Spectacular, rarely seen images of China's railways
(Jalanur Coal Mine, Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia)
Wang Wei (王嵬) is possibly the most passionate rail fan in China, having traveled 200,000 kilometers over seven years - braving frostbite, dodgy time-tabling and months away from home - to capture the network and its trains on film. (CNNGo)
10 months ago
Shanghai's 5 most cinematic spots
(A quintessential view for any Shanghai-related movie.)
Shanghai has been everything to a world of directors, from muse to milieu. It’s not surprising that the city’s dramatic alleyways, tree-lined avenues, iconic skyline and grand architecture are fodder for directors and cinephiles alike. (CNNGo)
In the book Shanghai Transforming, Jonathan Miller, professor of film studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and a film critic for WBEZ, wrote a fantastic essay on the presence of Shanghai in movies. So check it out if you can!
12 months ago
Shanghai walking tour: The former French Concession
A former French Concession-native threads a path through the city’s most peaceful neighborhood (CNNGo)
1 year ago
Shanghai: Art deco capital of the East
Architecture buff Spencer Dodington explains why Shanghai’s art deco heritage is unrivaled in Asia and how it differs from New York and Miami. (CNNGo)
1 year ago
World's busiest port
A trip to Shanghai Yangshan Port proves the city is not only about skyscrapers — its industrial heart beats as strong as ever (CNNGo)
1 year ago
20 reasons to visit Shanghai in 2012
China’s mega metropolis will enter its luckiest lunar year, host numerous exciting events and refresh the futuristic skyline. (CNNGo)
1 year ago
A complete guide to China's high-speed rail
Four expert tips and 5 top lines travelers shouldn’t miss. (CNNGo)
1 year ago
Best skyscrapers in Shanghai
I am sure everybody has a different opinion about, but just for fun here is a list of the best skyscrapers in Shanghai according to architect Rachel Burgess. (CNNGo)
1 year ago
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel: A Shanghai heritage hotel with an artistic future
Eighteen artist residences and seven aesthetic guest rooms come to life in the former Shanghai Peace Hotel (CNNGo)
1 year ago
