Weekend in Shanghai

I hadn't been to Shanghai in four years and was stunned by how much it has developed in so little time. We all know that China's speed of development is staggering, but to see it with your own eyes is something else entirely. I have read that 30% of the world's cranes can be found in Shanghai at the moment. I do not know if it is true, but it is certainly an indication of Shanghai's dynamism. I found the streets much cleaner than they were last time, the city better organised, and some areas even quite pretty. The World Expo probably had a lot to do with it. Shanghai is a great city to visit for a day, a weekend or a week. Pudong and its futuristic buildings, the colonial Bund, the old city, the new suburbs, the French Concession or the markets, it's all there for you to enjoy. My favourite restaurant is M on the Bund, as in Michelle, the Australian owner. A little pricey for Shanghai, but such a beautiful setting and such good food!