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Shanghai Quick Facts:

Chinese Pinyin: Shàng hǎi
Location: East of China
Area: 7,037 sq. km
Population 18.4 million
Languages Mandarin, Shanghainese
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Shanghai in the center of China's eastern coastline is one of China's cultural centers and has a long history as a trading port and gateway for foreigners entering China. It is the gateway to the delta. It is a municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government and the largest economic and trade center in China.

China's biggest and most prosperous city oozes an atmosphere of vitality and a dynamic which can rival New York in the United States and Paris of France in terms of modernity.

Shanghai's gorgeous night scene is one of the main highlights that will linger in visitors' mind owing to its ornate feature after their Shanghai travel experience. As night descends the entire city is lit up by dizzily colorful lights joined occasionally by the bright moon hanging in the sky. Read more information about Shanghai »

hot tour2009 Solar Eclipse in Shanghai

Welcome to join in 2009 China Solar Eclipse program. For those who want to experience a total solar eclipse, a rare and marvelous natural event at any time, 2009 is particularly special as it will mark the longest eclipse of the 21st century at 6 minutes and 39 seconds, and it will take place in China on July 22, 2009.

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Shanghai Top 4 Attractions

  • 1 The Bund of Shanghai: The Bund is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.
  • 1 Nanjing Road: is one of the most important commercial and tourist streets in Shanghai, which stretches from the bund to Yanan Xilu.
  • 1 Yuyuan Garden: is located in the center of Shanghai's Old City, not far from the Bund. With a total area of less than 5 acres
  • 1 Shanghai Old Street : Known as Fangband Road, "Shanghai Old Street" is adjacent to the Yuyuan Garden Bazaar Area and runs in an east-west direction from Zhonghua Road to Henan Road South, with both ends marked by decorated archways.

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