Shanghai Hilton: Paris creates a stir in China

The American hotel heiress caused quite a stir as she strutted down the streets of Shanghai, much to the delight of the crowds in the Chinese city.

However, instead of staying at the Shanghai Hilton, it is reported that she opted to check into the newly opened Hyatt on the Bund.

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Style: Paris has clearly taken advantage of the local shops as she shows off her new China-influenced look as she continues her tour of Shanghai

Nightclubbing: Paris enjoys a night out after her official duties and shows off another of her China fashion buys

The star of reality TV show The Simple Life has made much of her post-jail fame, following a spell behind bars for violating the terms of her probabation for drink driving.

Hilton, 26, is in Shanghai to attend the MTV Style Gala where she is the guest of honour at the celebrity-packed event.

As usual the starlet was followed by a media frenzy which tracks her every move across the globe as she promotes the latest product in the Paris brand

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New best friend: Paris meets her fans in Shanghai as hundreds flock to catch a glimpse of the star

Souvenir: Paris clutched onto a cuddly panda

The fashionista has been doing a spot of shopping and meeting fans as she spends four days in China.

She visited traditional clothing shops, wandered around carrying a cuddly toy panda and even tucked into some local specialities at a top restaurant

Hilton will also be presenting awards at the MTV Asian music awards.

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Curtain call: Paris emerges in yet another show stopping dress

Traditional: The socialite checked out fashion created by local designers

Shanghai Hilton: The hotel heiress browses the rails in a small shop in Yu Garden

Nice buns: Paris tucks into Xiaologbao, juicy steamed buns that are a Shanghai speciality, but she seems to be missing some friends

Snack: after hours of shopping, Paris stops of for a quick bite