Shanghai Overview

Shanghai, located on Center China's eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, is the biggest city in China and is also one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government of China. With a population of over 20 million, Shanghai possesses the biggest industrial base and foreign trade port in China.

Being originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai flourished as an international commercial centre, and had become a multinational hub of finance and business by the 1930s, and now is regarded as a rising tourist destination for its profound cultural deposits and plenty of historic sites, such as the Bund in the east of Huangpu River and New Field.

At the opposite side of Huangpu River, there is another flourishing sight, namely, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Mansion, Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) and other buildings forming one of the most splendid skylines in the world. With all these wonderful views, Shanghai has been known as “Oriental Paris”.

Shanghai is not only an important centre of science and technology, trade, finance and information in China, but also a place gathering the world’s cultures. Moreover, Shanghai is a wonderful tourism destination which has integrated its culture and specialties. You can enjoy lots of splendid scenic spots, as well as tasty food and amazing nightlife. In a word, you will be rewarded remarkable experiences there.

Major attractions
With the important status of economy, commerce and geography, Shanghai has become an open and dynamic city. It is renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, and its new reputation as a worldwide center of culture and design.

The Bund, an area of Huangpu District in Shanghai, usually refers to the buildings and wharves on a section of East-1 Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai International Settlement, as well as some adjacent areas. It is one of the symbols of Shanghai.

City God Temple, as a most important part of the core of the old city of Shanghai, refers to the large temple complex. Today, it also involves the traditional district of commerce in the city, surrounding the temple.

The Oriental Pearl Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai, well-known as the third tallest tower in the world after the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada and the Ostankino Tower in Moscow, Russia. There is rich Chinese symbolism in the design. Its design is based on a verse of the Tang Dynasty poem Pipa Song about the wonderful sprinkling sound of a pipa instrument, like pearls, big and small falling on a jade plate.

Yuyuan Garden, located in Anren Street, Shanghai, next to the City God Temple, is considered as one of the most lavish and finest Chinese gardens in the region.

Huangpu River, about 97 kilometers long, is the largest river in Shanghai, along which there are lots of wonderful views. The Huangpu River Cruise is one of the best ways to see both old and new Shanghai