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Shanghai famously balances old and new, tradition and innovation. Puxi, on the west side of the Huangpu River, offers a glimpse of the past with colonial-era buildings, traditional shikumen residences and historic neighborhoods such as the Bund. While Pudong, on the east side, provides a glimpse of the future with a skyline of modern marvels. Forbes Travel Guide recently named Shanghai’s 20 best luxury hotels, including the Five-Star Bulgari Hotel Shanghai, Mandarin Oriental Pudong and the Peninsula Shanghai.
After falling steeply in the Henley Passport Index since 2014—when it was tied for No. 1 with the United Kingdom—the United States rejoined the top 10 in this year’s ranking. The annual index ranks passports based on the number of countries holders can access without a visa. Once again, Singapore ranked highest........