About Shanghai
Shanghai, Hu for short, is situated on the estuary of
Yangtze River of China. It is the largest industrial city
in China. Covering an area of 5,800 square kilometers
(2,239 square miles), Shanghai has a population of 18.7
million people, including 2 million floating population.
Originally, Shanghai was a seaside fishing village and in
time its gradual development led to it being granted County
status on August 19th, 1291 during the Yuan Dynasty
(1271-1368). Hence this day became the anniversary of the
founding of Shanghai. Today's Shanghai is a multi-cultural
metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese
features. Bubbling Shanghai shows off every aspect of her
unique glamour.
Serving as the largest base of Chinese industrial
technology, the important seaport and China's largest
commercial and financial center, shanghai draws the
attention of the whole world.
Modern Shanghai has three key areas of interest to the
visitor. These comprise Sightseeing, Business and Shopping
centered upon People's Square and along the Huangpu River.
The city's Cultural Center with its public activities and
community facilities and finally the main Entertainment and
Holiday Tourism area located at Mt. Sheshan, Chongming
Island, Dingshan Lake and Shenshuigang Area.
Known as "the Oriental Paris", Shanghai is a shopper's
paradise. One of the musts for tourists is Nanjing Road.
Huaihai Road intrigues those with modern and fashionable
tastes, while Sichuan North Road meets the demands of
ordinary folk. In addition, Xujiahui Shopping Center,
Yuyuan Shopping City, Jiali Sleepless City are thriving and
popular destinations for those who are seeking to buy
something special as a memento of their visit.
A wide variety of cuisines can be found in the City and
today Shanghai offers a plethora of culinary delights
focusing on the traditions of Beijing, Yangzhou, Sichuan,
Guangzhou as well as its own local dishes. Shanghai's
restaurants are among the finest to be found in China and
they welcome diners from anywhere at any time.
Shanghai
continues to grow and prosper meeting the aspirations of
the 21st century while retaining its proud traditions of
service and hospitality. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower,
Jinmao Mansion and Pudong International Airport are the
modern symbols of an international metropolis while the
Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai City
Planning Exhibition Center are evidence of the extensive
and deep passion of a great city that extends a warm
welcome to friends from all over the world.
content from the
Travel China Guide