Wednesday 15 August 2007

In the olden days "being Shanghaied" meant being coerced to work on board a ship. Prevalent in the 19th century there is some suspicion that it continues, particularly in countries whose biggest export is people. But nowadays visiting Shanghai it is not immediately evident that you're visiting a communist country. So Really Huge News decided to be Shanghaied as follows:

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Starting off with the Maglev train from the airport - the fastest train in the world at 266 mph.

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Recovering from extreme speed with cocktails at M on the Bund.

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Seeing the sights from the Jin Mao tower.

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Going all cultural at the Shanghai Museum.

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Being at the centre of things in People's Square.

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Flying kites in Century Park (Shiji Gongyuan).

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Going under water with the fish at Aquaria 21.

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Being at one with nature at the Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom.

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Enjoying Shanghai fusion food at Shanghai Uncle.

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Strolling along the Bund.

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Only the plane ticket for the return home triggers thoughts of being Shanghaied in the old fashioned way. Guess it's time to go.