SHANGHAI shows off (again)

Is there ever a quiet moment in Shanghai? China’s fabulously frenetic metropolis seems to be in a perpetual state of advancement, and this year it’s firing on all cylinders. From the leafy boulevards of the French Concession to the towering skyscrapers of Pudong, it seems every corner of this captivating city has something new for travelers. Read more in “Time Well Spent” on page 161. — L.W.

URBAN OASISThe new Amanyangyun resort will bring tradition and nature to frenetic Shanghai.