Amid wheeler-dealers, an urban playground(New York Times)Updated: 2007-05-14 09:38
..Out and about in Shanghai ..it won't take long for parents to discover that Shanghai, with its many parks, markets and museums, can captivate the younger set.
As early as the 15th century, the heart of Shanghai was the Yu Yuan (Yu Garden) area. This Ming Dynasty walled garden of pavilions, willows and rocks has been overshadowed by its bazaar, a labyrinth of kiosks and specialty shops overhung by swooping, Ming-style tile roofs. There, you can buy chopsticks, silk pajamas, wigs, American fast food, guitars, kites and fermented tofu, among many other items. Merchants demonstrate everything from bubble-blowers to Chinese yo-yos; others beckon passersby to sample tea and gelato.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/citylife/2007-05/14/content_871675.htm
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