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Brief information on Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city in China, and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. As a tourist destination. Shanghai 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 cosmopolitan center of culture and design. Today, Shanghai is the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.
Why tour Shanghai: Undergone the past century, Shanghai has had large number of names tags attached to it; Such as "Paris of the Orient" and "Pearl of China".
As the largest and most prosperous city in the nation, Shanghai is the center of the economy, finance in China. And this image of Shanghai as a fast and modern metropolis is understandably the one that most visitors take away.
Shanghai, as a modern and fast paced city, it is rich in history and culture and with a wealth of areas and sites just waiting for your witness. It is a city to be walked, wandered, explored and discovered according to your own pace.
What to see & do in Shanghai: What makes Shanghai particularly attractive are various styles of architecture and design throughout the city. The Bund is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai. Building heights are restricted in this area. French Concessions, the fascinating areas to explore, while it began as a settlement for the French, it soon attracted residents of various nationalities. Yuyuan, considered one of the most lavish and finest Chinese gardens in the region, located in the center of the Old City next to the Chenghuangmiao in Shanghai is also a must see attractions in Shanghai.
When to visit Shanghai:Spring and autumn should be the best season to visit Shanghai, generally speaking they are March, April, May, September, October and November. However, please remember to avoid the period from 1st October to 7th October travel to Shanghai if possible, when the one-week long national holiday period. After all Shanghai is a major destination of domestic and international tourists. It’s extremely crowded everywhere!
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