General Introduction

Shanghaiis located on the estuary of the Yangtze River. It is an important economic, financial, international and cultural center of China. As a metropolis in the world, Shanghai is one of the most popular travel destinations in China. It is also one of the busiest entrance ports for foreign tourists and business men. Shanghai is one of the most important representations of China’s modernization and economic development. Shanghai is also a melting pot where different cultures meet. Here you will see the blend of western culture and traditional Chinese culture as well as the ancient Shanghai culture.

Shanghai Transportation

Shanghaihas convenient transportation. Tourists can get in and out Shanghai by air, trains, buses, ships and ferry. There are frequent international and domestic flights in and out the city. Trains and buses runs through the city frequently. Tourists will not find any difficulty to travel Shanghai from home and abroad. Because of the large population and areas, traffic jam happens occasionally.

What to See in Shanghai

Shanghaiis famous for its modern culture. There are many famous attractions and sites in and around the city. Top of them are The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, Xin Tian Di, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple and Zhujiajiao Water Town. The Bund is regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River, which running from Waibaidu Bridge to Nanpu Bridge. It is relaxing to view the beautiful Pudong Area and Huangpu River. After enjoying the scenery of Huangpu River, tourists can have a visit to Yuyuan Garden. Yuyuan Garden is a traditional Chinese gardens located in the Anren street Shanghai. The garden was built in Ming dynasty by a governmental officer who built the garden for his parents to spend their old age life. If you are shopping lover, you can go to the Nanjing Road. There are hundreds of shops selling all kinds of products from the most common items to the international luxury brands. You will always find your items.

When to Visit Shanghai

Shanghaihas a subtropical monsoon climate. Four seasons are distinct and easy to feel. Spring and autumn are cool and comfortable while the summer is hot and winter is cold. So the best time to visit Shanghai is spring and autumn. As one of the most popular travel destinations in China, Shanghai is crowded for most Chinese holidays. So try to avoid the public holiday in China, especially the National day and the Spring Festival Holiday which lasts for seven days. These two holidays are also called golden week in China. They are also the peak season for travel during the holidays. Most tourist’s spots and attractions will be crowded and full with people.

Where to stay in Shanghai

Shanghaiis one of the international metropolises. It is also one of the most developed and modernized cities in China. There are hundreds of luxury hotels as well as budget hotels. Here are some of the best recommended. The luxury five star hotels are including Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai, Ocean Hotel Shanghai, Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, The Westin Bund Center, New World Mayfair Hotel Shanghai, Pullman Shanghai Skyway Hotel, and Renaissance Yangtze Hotel Shanghai. Popular four stars hotels in Shanghai are including Anting Villa Hotel Shanghai, Holiday Inn Pudong Shanghai, Tong Mao Hotel Shanghai, The Bund Hotel Shanghai, Barony Wayan Hotel Shanghai, Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai, and Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai. Budget tourists can also choose some economic hotels in Shanghai. Famous three stars hotels are Shanghai Baron Business Hotel, Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai, Charms Hotel, Rendezvous Merry Hotel Shanghai, Manhattan Business Hotel Shanghai, New Asia Hotel Shanghai, Silk Road Hotel and Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport.

What to Eat in Shanghai

Shanghaiis not only famous for its modernization, but also for its distinctive cuisines. Tourists will find many aspects of the foreign cuisines and Chinese traditional cuisines in the dishes of Shanghai. It is safely to say that one can enjoy most of the best food from home and abroad in Shanghai. Famous dishes in Shanghai are Xia Zi Da Wu Shen, Ba Bao La Jiang, You Bao He Xia, Yan Du Xian and Qing Chao Shan Hu. The local snacks are including the famous Nanxiang steamed stuffed buns, crab-yellow pastry, fried stuffed buns, chop rice cake, vegetable stuffed buns, Leisha dumplings and wontons.