What life is like in Shanghai
Have you ever watched the movie Shanghai Night? Since the release of that movie, I was always intrigued about finding out what this city is all about. Shanghai is the most popular city in China. Located in the eastern region of China, it sits at the edge of the Yangtze River. Over the period of two decades, the city has developed rapidly in finance, commerce, fashion, technology and culture. Places to visit in Shanghai include The bund City, God Temple, The Museum, Yuyuan Garden and many more.Travel to Shanghai today or make a reservation for one of the available Shanghai tours.
The bund is located in the Huangpu District in Shanghai. The Bund is a location consisting of a dozen historical buildings. It is one of the most famous tourist spots in Shanghai. Banks from United Kingdom, France Italy, Germany, Russia and the United states were once located in this area. The area consists of fifty-two buildings in total such as the Romanesque, Gothic Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Beaux-Arts and Art Deco.
The City God Temple of shanghai is the remnant of the old city of shanghai. The Temple is surrounded by the traditional district of commerce. Around the area, you will find over a hundred stores that are over a century old. Next to the temple is the Yuyuan Garden, a landmark of the old city.
In shanghai, you will get the opportunity to view one of the best collections of Chinese historical artifacts in the world including findings from archaeologists since 1949. The museum is a large natural history museum, holding a collection of two hundred and forty thousand pieces of animal specimen. The largest exhibit is a one hundred and forty million year old dinosaur skeleton of mamenchisaurus hohuanensis, which is as tall as four story buildings.
If you like to shop, shanghai is the place for you. Shanghai’s style of fashion is a combination of western and traditional design. On my visit, I got the opportunity to make some modernized Chinese dresses. For those of you who appreciate the uniqueness of Asian fashion, you will definitely love what this city has to offer.
What I liked most about my trip to Shanghai is the nightlife. The music is great. If you like to dance, do not hesitate trying one of the popular clubs in Shanghai. Dance floors are very spacious, you will not regret it. On your trip, visit other popular cities like Beijing and Xi’an through the available China tours. There you will find historical locations like The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, The Summer Palace, Terracotta warriors and many more. Interested in going to the beach? Sanya features the best beach in China.
