Wu Xiaoying (center) wins the 2004 Shanghai Tourism Pageant. Li Xin (right) finished second while Sun Haoli was third.

Shanghai Daily news

Wu Xiaoying was crowned the winner of the 2004 Shanghai Tourism Pageant on Saturday.
The 19-year-old local winner works at China Eastern Airlines. She won the title after three rounds of competition in the final, beating 11 other contestants.
"I'm extremely excited. I think that confidence has been my best asset to keep me smiling to the end," Wu told Shanghai Daily. "I've performed with a true heart, which I believe also helps a lot."
Li Xin, a local college student, won second prize.
The 22-year-old is the first male competitor to finish so high in the contest's three-year history, said Zhang Mode, an official with the 2004 Shanghai Tourism Festival Organizing Committee.
He said compared to thae past two years, this year's contest was more in touch with ordinary citizens.
People of all ages and from all walks of life, were asked to raise questions challenging the contestants. Family members and friends were invited on stage to provide support.
In the next year, Wu will take an active role in many social activities, help enhance the city's image as well as promote it as a tourist destination, Zhang said.