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The Chinese metropolis has never had a club culture before, but
as RA's Sanjay Fernandes explains, that's slowly changing.
There are many cities around the world whose character isn't in
keeping with their broader country. In China, this is
undoubtedly Shanghai—where both the megatropolis and the vibe
are so unique that culture shock affects both domestic and
foreign visitors.  The Bund river flows through the heart of the
city, flanked on either side by a skyline that dwarfs New
York's. Its population is 23 million, making it the largest city
in the world (if you don't include suburbs). More than 3,000
buildings rise above 17 stories and like most urban centers,
poverty exists right beside high-end consumerism.  Shanghai has
been an economic hub for centuries, but it's only been in the
past few generations that it has exploded. The move toward
modernity began when Mao's Cultural Revolution ended. Launched
in the mid-'60s, it aimed to combat bourg