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Shanghai, China

Shanghai lies on the Yangtze River, causing the city to be vulnerable to invaders in the nineteenth century. During the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai developed as an important centre for trade and became known as the Paris of the Orient. Many businessmen came to Shanghai to escape the Great Preparing food in FujianDepression and were followed by international scientists, painters and literary figures.

Great men who saw much charm in Shanghai included Albert Einstein and Bernard Shaw. The city’s decline began during World War II but in the late 1970s things began to turnaround for Shanghai and now hundreds of the world’s top companies and organisations have branches or their headquarters in Shanghai.

Pudong is a new district in Shanghai and has become one of the foremost financial and trading districts in Asia. The area is defined by magnificent skyscrapers such as Shanghai Global Financial Centre and Jinmao Tower.

Other major new landmarks that are redefining Shanghai are the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the International Convention Centre and Pudong International Airport.

Shanghai attracts many thousands of visitors every year and there is a great blend of East and West cultures. Shanghai has special charm whether you see it as an old city with a modern pulse or a new city with a long ancient history.

There are many places to visit in Shanghai such as the:

  • Shanghai Museum,
  • Yuyuan Garden,
  • Qibao Ancient Town,
  • Zhujajiao Water Town, and
  • Chongming Island.

Eating out is another great delight to be especially enjoyed in Shanghai and the numerous restaurants offer typical dishes from the Shanghai region and also classic Chinese dishes from other parts of China.

Shopping is also a great feature of Shanghai and there are many shopping districts such as Nanjing Road, Xujiahui Shopping Center, and Yuyuan Shopping City.

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