Morning rises over the famous Shanghai skyline and the Huangpu River.

Along the Bund, a famous riverwalk in Shanghai, hundreds of Chinese gather every morning for Tai Chi.

A woman leads the group in Tai Chi exercises along the Bund, one of Shanghai's most famous tourist destinations.

Group dancing at the parks along the Bund is a popular activity among the locals both in the day time in evening.

The Shanghai "pet market" sells a variety of creatures, from birds to giant bugs in glass jars.

Some of the birds on sale at the Shanghai "pet market."

Crickets are a popular draw at the Shanghai "pet market."

A busy Shanghai street is often filled with street carts, locals and tourists.

The Shanghai skyline has grown rapidly in the past 15 years, and new buildings continue to pop up along the iconic riverfront.

At night the Shanghai Skyline comes alive in a variety of colors and lights. Seen here is the fan dance.