Shanghai city is very famously known as “the Oriental Paris” and is renowned worldwide as a shopper’s paradise. There are quite a few spots where tourists can visit for a purchase extravaganza. Nanjing Road, however, is a must for every tourist. The more modern tourists with an inclination towards fashionable tastes will be intrigued by the fare to be found at Huaihai Road. There is something for the common folk too. The stuff at Sichuan caters specifically to their demands. The other places from where tourists can pick up special mementos are Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, and Jiali Sleepless City.

Sightseeing in Shanghai China becomes even more pleasurable when you consider that a wide variety of cuisines can be found in the city. It is a pleasure to see Shanghai march towards meeting its aspirations even as it continues to uphold its proud traditions of service and hospitality. The current symbols of a modern city include The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Mansion and Pudong International Airport. To experience first hand that there still is proof of the deep zeal of a city ready to extend a warm welcome to all, one must visit the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theatre and the Shanghai City Planning Exhibition Center.

Shanghai is hailed as the “Shopping Paradise” and “Oriental Paris”. So if you come to Shanghai, shopping should not be missed any more than its other charming attractions. Providing the very best of shopping has become an indispensable part of Shanghai’s tourism industry.
Shopping areas in Shanghai are clearly divided into “Four Streets and Four Cities”. Nanjing Road, one of the four streets, enjoys the reputation of No.1 Commercial Street in China. Developed from the beginning of the 20th century, Nanjing Road has clusters of a wide variety of shops from those that are centuries old, to special ones and modern malls. In these modern times, Nanjing Road is not out done by its numerous competitors but becomes more and more prosperous. Huaihai Road, no less famous than Nanjing Road, is celebrated for its elegance. It features top-end designer brands from all over the world. North Sichuan Road offers good inexpensive merchandise and is always the first choice of ordinary people. Food and tourism are well provided for on Middle Tibet Road, one of the Four Streets.