In China, Shanghai and Wuzhen offer multi-faceted attractions


Wuzhen is a scenic water town in Tongxiang, China. — Photos: FLOREY D. MIKIL/The Star

It takes less than a minute – 45 seconds to be exact – to reach the 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai.

We can attest to this, having experienced it ourselves on a recent trip to the Chinese city, where the tower stands proud in the Lujiazui financial district.

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