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Shanghai

Dynamic Shanghai is China’s centre of commerce. It’s a vibrant city, home to 22 million, and well-accustomed to visitors. Its famous riverside Bund with its restored 19th century banks and hotels is a magnet for travellers and locals alike.

The Peace Hotel roof garden has knock-out views of sky-piercing buildings across the river. Other highlights include the historic French Concession, the 400-year-old Yu Yuan Gardens, the superb Shanghai Museum, and People’s Square – all of which are great for people watching.

Shoppers should head for The Silk Market and tailoring shops on Dong Jia Du Road, as well as the air-conditioned department stores of Nanjing Road.

English-speaking guides will help find interesting places like the historic French Concession, where shuttered mansions and tree-lined streets are redolent of 19th century France. They will also reveal the short cuts around the city and guide visitors through public gardens, museums and the buzzing street markets.

An appetite builds quickly for those exploring Shanghai and there is no shortage of obliging restaurants. They serve cuisine from every Chinese region, as well Shanghai’s tasty amalgam of closer regions. Visitors should not leave town without trying Shanghai’s juicy steamed buns, known as little Dragon Buns.

Spring and autumn are when the city enjoys the most pleasant temperatures.

Shanghai Highlights

Yu Yuan Gardens, French Concession, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Acrobatic Show and People’s (Renmiin) Square should all be in the itinerary.

Shopping

Head for Nanjing Road’s Dept. Store No.1 and Friendship stores, The Silk Market on Dong Jia Du Road, Huaihai shopping area and bargain tailoring shops on Dong Jia Du Road.

Getting around

Line one on the subway includes major shopping and sightseeing areas. Announcements and signs are in English and Chinese. Taxis are also cheap.

Transport to the city from Pudong International Airport is either on the high speed trains, which takes seven minutes, at 400 kph or by road, which takes at least one hour.

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