Holiday in Shanghai

Holiday in Shanghai

Once a humble fishing village, Shanghai has grown in both size and power over the last 15 years, becoming mainland China’s largest centre of Commerce and finance, whilst showcasing a spectacular skyline and infamous party scene. Now recognised as the largest cargo port on the world, Shanghai boasts a rich and diverse culture, which grew from its cosmopolitan history, and has influenced the City’s architecture and religions. Old Shanghai The Bund is one of Old Shanghai’s most recognisable landmarks, consisting of 24 buildings in 17 different architectural styles, including Gothic, Renaissance and Art Deco, this part of Old Shanghai has changed very little since the early 1940s. One of the best ways to see

The Bund is by sightseeing boat tour at night. Many tour companies offer these tours at any time of day, but seeing The Bund at night is highly recommended by locals and tourists alike. The Yuyuan Garden is also a great place to visit, located very close to The Bund, this garden was created in 1559 and finished 1577 by a Ming Dynasty Government official named Pan Yunduan, the area surrounding it has since become Shanghai’s business centre. New Shanghai With Shanghai growing in popularity due to its financial reputation, it comes as no surprise that the city is considered to be one of the best shopping destinations in the world.

Often called “the Paris of the Orient” its shopping areas are divided into “four streets and four cities” throughout Shanghai, including Nanjing Road, China’s no. 1 commercial street. Shanghai’s Xintiandi is a popular pedestrian street that fuses Old and New Shanghai, using old buildings to house boutique shops, cafes and galleries. Also worth a look is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, standing at 1,535 feet tall, this tower is one of the highest in Asia and offers spectacular views of the City below. Promising unique photo opportunities and a cafe on sight, this is a stunning and world-famous landmark. There a many other sights to see in and around Shanghai, and this article is just a taste of the eclectic monuments and landmarks located throughout the city. But if you want to know more, get a good guide book and start searching for cheap Shanghai flights online.