City Information Shanghai

The largest city in China, Shanghai contains the most striking blend of oriental and western cultures and of the past and present. In this city, European-style buildings can be seen standing alongside typical Chinese structures and ancient temples. Modern ocean-going vessels sail past junks. A flourishing commercial and industrial center, Shanghai has a population of over 12 million and a land area of 3,355 square miles.
Due to many years of foreign influence, Shanghai is perhaps China's most cosmopolitan city. It also offers the tourist art and history museums tracing China's growth through the ages, and magnificent examples of Chinese architecture in its temples and buildings.

Tourist attractions include for example

THE BUND:
The Bund (Wai Tan) waterfront area is a sweeping area along the Huangpu River that became the center of Shanghai’s foreign business establishment and the symbol of Shanghai’s identity as a modern city.

YU YUAN:
The Mandarin's Garden, as it is translated, was originally designed in the 16th century by the provincial governor and is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city.

PUDONG NEW AREA:
Located east of the Huangpu River in an area that was devoted to farms and rice paddies little more than a decade ago, the Pudong Special Economic Zone occupies an area larger than old Shanghai itself. Designed to be the Wall Street of Asia, Pudong is the finance and business center of Shanghai, and headquarters for most of the multinational corporations and international banks active in Shanghai.

NANJING ROAD:
Nanjing Road is Shanghai's busiest street. It starts at the Bund, south of the Peace Hotel, and runs west. It is the city's main shopping area with department stores, small shops, restaurants, theaters and cinemas lining up the street.

It would take an immense amount of time to list all there is to see and do in Shanghai - so have a look and enjoy your stay in Shanghai.