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Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River on China's east coast, with a land area of more than 6,000 square kilometers and a population of 20 million. It's the country's largest economic, financial and commercial center.
Compared to Beijing, Shanghai looks more modern and fashionable but seems to lack places of historical interest and other symbols of China's past. But in fact, this vibrant international metropolis is also an ancient city with 700 years of history and culture behind it.
The Bund area is the most famous tourist attraction in the city, often referred to as the contour line of downtown Shanghai. It's located on the western bank of the Huangpu River, which is known as the mother river of Shanghai. The area was the earliest settlement for foreigners in the city.
Due to its advantageous geographic location, Shanghai was turned into an open port city in the 1840s, and it grew into the most flourishing city in China as well as the financial and trade center of the Far East during the early decades of the 20th century.
The Bund is a typical showcase of Shanghai's links with the Western world during this period of history. Since the 1840s, dozens of Western-style buildings were erected in the area for foreign companies, banks, churches, apartments and hotels. Today the place is home to some 60 historical buildings of various Western architectural styles, such as Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque and Renaissance. At the Bund, visitors can take a cruise along the Huangpu River down to the estuary of the Yangtze River and fully enjoy the elegance and beauty of Shanghai.
Shanghai is one of the best places for shopping lovers. The city is nationally known as a shopper's paradise, and one of its major shopping districts, Nanjing Road, enjoys a reputation as the No.1 commercial street in China. The street is clustered with both old, time-honored brand stores and ultramodern shopping malls. Here you can find not only all types of Chinese goods, but also the most stylish products from all over the world.
Food is always an essential part of a good trip. Shanghai is a haven for everyone who craves delicacies from all over the country and around the world. You might feel overwhelmed by the great variety of Chinese and foreign cuisines available, but it will be a great pity if you don't taste some delicious Shanghai snacks. The best place to sample the most authentic local snacks is Chenghuangmiao, a marketplace filled with shops, restaurants and food stalls. Here you can enjoy all kinds of tempting Shanghai delicacies.
