20 Photos: Amazing things to see in China

Shanghai isn’t all skyscrapers and malls. Here are 20 photos from my time living there that show the city’s quieter, more beautiful side

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A pink luxury car is parked on a curb outside a building with a sign reading "St. Michael Hospital." There are people nearby, and trees with autumn leaves are visible in the background. This scene could easily be part of an article titled, "What is it like to live in China? The Complete Guide.

There are so many remarkable things to see in China, this is a random selection of my photos shoot on my iPhone:

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