48 hours in Shanghai

With a population of nearly 15 million, Shanghai is China's most populous city. But it's much more than crowded streets and soaring skyscrapers. It's also an intensely modern and global city, with many of China's Generation Y calling it home. With only 48 hours, we've narrowed our guide down to simply the most essential, can't-miss-it hotels, restaurants and attractions. Ready, set, go!