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June 18, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Shanghai, China Packing Round 1. Shanghai is often referred to as the PARIS of the east. 2. The word "Shanghai" means "by the SEA ." 3. This Shanghai building is the world's fourth tallest. JINMAO BUILDING 4. This area of New York-style buildings was once considered Asia's Wall Street. THE BUND 5. Visitors can visit the former residence of Sun Yatsen, one of China's most important REVOLUTIONARY LEADERS . 6. Tourists enjoy strolling along roads colorfully lined with flower boxes in Shanghai's FRENCHTOWN . Picture of tall tower with round areas Departure Round 1. The traditional food of Shanghai is part of China's EASTERN cuisine. 2. This theme park builder has announced plans to build a park in Shanghai. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 3. Which of these movies is about a missionary who hires an adventurer to find stolen opium? SHANGHAI SURPRISE 4. This river divides the city into Pudong on the east and Puxi on the west. HUANGPU 5. The MARATHON CUP , held in Shanghai every March, is one of China's top sporting events. Picture of building with a green top On Tour Round 1. The first foreigners to establish a trading post in Shanghai were the BRITISH . 2. The Nanjing Lu district is most famous for its SHOPS . 3. The Vande Lou Gallery of the huge Shanghai Museum specializes in CERAMICS . 4. The Bund is named for an Anglo-Indian word that means MUDDY EMBANKMENT . 5. The classical Chinese YUYUAN Gardens were first founded in the 16th Century. 6. Shanghai hosts the TEA CULTURE Festival every April. 7. There is an additional fee for the BONSAI Gardens located in the Shanghai Botanical Gardens. Picture of reclining Buddha 8. This unique pagoda just southwest of central Shanghai is one of the oldest in China. LONGHUA PAGODA 9. This organization was founded in Shanghai in 1921. CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY 10. "Peacock Displaying His Feathers" and "Pagoda of Bowls" are both part of the Chinese CIRCUS . 11. Shanghai is home to all of these attractions that appeal to children except LEGOLAND . 12. This building in The Bund stands out because of its crowning dome. HONG KONG/SHANGHAI BANK The Huzhou Pagoda is Shanghai's version of this famous edifice. LEANING TOWER OF PISA Bonus question 2 Where on the map of China is Shanghai found? Section 3 Picture of round golden building Slide Show 1. The 17th floor of the landmark ORIENTAL PEARL Tower offers a magnificent view of Shanghai. 2. The landmark Peace Hotel was formerly the Cathay Hotel built by this entrepreneur. VICTOR SASSOON 3. The landmark JADE Buddha Temple is one of Shanghai's biggest tourist attractions. 4. This landmark building in People's Square was built to resemble an ancient "ding" vessel. SHANGHAI MUSEUM Clues for next week's game... Grapes Cheese Cork Beret |