Shanghai Travel Guide

Taking a travel to Shanghai, perhaps China would not be so mysterious as mentioned in the most guide books. Shanghai, as one of the modern cities located in the middle of China's east coastline, is called "Hu" or "Shen" for short in Chinese. The city is famous for its first ranking for the high density of population in this area, the most comprehensive commercial city and one of the import and export cities in China, which earns a good reputation for the "Oriental Paris" and "Pearl of China". Shanghai is absolutely an international metropolis, not only does the city regularly host international TV, film and art festivals, but also has become a famous destination for world-class musician, artists and sports gala.

Besides the country's largest economic and commercial city, Shanghai is also a famous place to travel, which attracts travelers from both home and abroad by its scenic beauty. Travellers who visit Shanghai will never be stuck for something to do. "The Bund", "Nanjing Road" and "Yu Garden" are all the world famous sites in the city. Museums and art galleries, parks, monuments, historic buildings, entertainment zones and an abundance of shops are just a few choices which keep visitors busy. Shanghai City transportation is efficient. Upgraded airline, railway, highway and the city transportation expedite your travel. Also available are various grades of hotels, restaurants, and recreation and shopping centers in Shanghai City. Be sure to try local dishes, snacks and products.

Here in Shanghai one can find the perfect blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional , and the western and the oriental. The city is regarded as a big "melting pot" in China for its large amount of migrants who have come from the countryside and other cities in search of the job opportunities here. It has become a hustle and bustle city with the various types of architectures and blossoming culture. Shanghai has succeeded in winning the bid for the sponsorship of World Expo 2010 which will add more splendor to this city. People of Shanghai warmly welcome visitors from home and overseas. We provide here detailed travel guide and excellent travel service to help you see the best of Shanghai.