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Shanghai
Destination Guide
The Ultimate Guide Before You Plan for your Next Trip
Shanghai, a truly glamorous city, is the eighth largest city of the world and the largest city in China. Located on the banks of Yangtze River, it is the largest industrial set up in the country, Once termed as `Paris of the East', Shanghai is one of the highly popular tourist destinations of the world. Being the industrial hub of China, Shanghai is the largest financial and commercial center of the nation. Shanghai is a truly epic city. A modern city with massive department stores and stylish buildings towering high into the sky, Shanghai is an expanding and ever-changing metropolis with a prospering tourism industry and plenty of action. The municipality of Shanghai covers a vast area, although the actual city itself in more compact and moderately sized. Shanghia city centre consists of two main regions, Pudong and Puxi, being separated by the winding Huangpu River. In addition to its modernization, the city's multicultural flair endows it with a unique glamour. Here, one finds the perfect blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional, and the western and the oriental. New skyscrapers and old Shikumen together draw the skyline of Shanghai. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed Shanghai's culture, making a visitor's stay truly memorable.
Attractions in Shanghai
There are numerous tourist attractions in Shanghai. Situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. Beyond the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower cityscapes there are a huge range of museums, colonial architecture, religious buildings, theatres, gardens, parks and shopping areas. The water towns of the Shanghai Delta, like Zhujiajiao, are well-worth getting out of the city to explore. The imperial garden cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou are close to Shanghai. The joys of Shanghai, instead, are on the street level, where everyday life unfolds with bewildering Shanghai bristles with buildings. Also it is a popular destination for visitors to sense the pulsating development of the country.
Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road is considered to be the 'No. 1 commercial street in China', which has been a landmark for this city for a long time. One can find special and cheap souvenirs of Shanghai to the luxurious world famous brands.
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao Water Town
One can see some old buildings, shop and eat in the restaurant. There are some canals and some restaurants or bars managed by foreigners.
The Bund & Huangpu River
The Bund & Huangpu River
Huangpu River is not only the mother river of
Shanghai, which divides the city into east and west
parts, but also assembles the splendid tourist
attractions of the city. Situated on the east bank
of the Huangpu River, the Bund is the symbol of
Shanghai. New finance and commercial houses as well
as grand buildings in the European architectural
styles cluster along the Bund. At night bright
lights add to the happy atmosphere as people stroll
along the wide riverside promenade.
Xin Tian Di
Xin Tian Di
Xin Tian Di is a wise choice to experience the historical and cultural atmosphere of the city. Now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. The outdoor cafés, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere.