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Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai Quick Facts:

Chinese Pinyin: Shànghǎi
Location: East of China
Area: 7,037 sq. km
Population 18.9 million
Languages Mandarin, Shanghainese
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Shanghai, 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 is the second largest ‘city proper’ in the world after Mumbai.

Shanghai, in the center of China's eastern coastline, is one of China's greatest cultural centers, and has a long history as a trading port and gateway for foreigners entering China. This municipality, under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government, is the largest economic and trade center in China.

Shanghai's gorgeous night scenery is one of the main highlights that will linger in visitors' minds 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

China Highlights welcome you to experience the 2009 China Solar Eclipse. 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 Shanghai Bund: 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 a beautiful Ming Dynasty creation, located in the center of Shanghai's Old City, not far from the Bund.
  • 1 Shanghai Old Street : Known as Fangbin Road, "Shanghai Old Street" is adjacent to Yuyuan Garden. It runs in an east-west direction from Zhonghua Road to Henan Road South, with both ends marked by decorated archways.

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