“A dynamic and exuberant international metropolitan city, Shanghai is one of the top holiday destinations. An ultra modern city that offers world class attractions and activities to make your visit to Shanghai a memorable affair Shanghai is very inviting. Very much traditional and much in touch with its culture, you will be delighted to visit Shanghai

Hotels in Shanghai are top-notch in the world. Ranging from Shanghai Luxury Hotels to Cheap Hotel Shanghai, you will find it all I here. Besides hotels other sorts of accommodations are easy to find. Inns and hostel facilities are also available in Shanghai.”

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Towards the northern plains of China is the City of Shanghai, literally meaning “up the sea”, there is a quaint river town called Zhujiajiao translated as “family bridge”. Zhujiajiao, sometimes dubbed as the Venice of Shanghai is is an ancient water town well-known throughout the China, with a history of more than 1700 years. Spanning an area of about 47 sq km, lay snuggled in a landscape of beautiful lakes and majestic mountains. Zhujiajiao is abound with quaint ancient bridges across bubbling streams and small rivers shaded by weeping willow trees. Houses with traditional Chinese cultural courtyards fringes along these waterways with the atmosphere of antiquity, leisure and tranquillity. Bridges in Zhujiajiao are distinctive and ancient, mostly built during Ming and Qing dynasty era. The old town sector of Zhujiajiao is well connected by 36 bridges in different shapes, sizes and styles. Fangsheng Bridge (Set animals free bridge) is the longest, largest and the tallest stone bridge with five openings both in Zhujiajiao and in the Shanghai region. Fangsheng Bridge is almost 500 years old. There is a stone tablet on the bridge called The Dragon Gate Stone, which is engraved with 8 beautiful Chinese dragons encircling a shining pearl. Perched at top of the bridge are 4 lifelike stone lions purportedly to be guarding the bridge against any evil intruders. Lang Bridge (Veranda Bridge) or the Huimin Bridge, is the only wooden bridge and the most famous bridge of Zhujiajiao. It has wooden bars on the two sides and upturned eaves, just like a narrow corridor.

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A dynamic and exuberant international metropolitan city, Shanghai is one of the top holiday destinations. An ultra modern city that offers world class attractions and activities to make your visit to Shanghai a memorable affair Shanghai is very inviting. Very much traditional and much in touch with its culture, you will be delighted to visit Shanghai

Hotels in Shanghai are top-notch in the world. Ranging from Shanghai Luxury Hotels to Cheap Hotel Shanghai, you will find it all I here. Besides hotels other sorts of accommodations are easy to find. Inns and hostel facilities are also available in Shanghai.

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What fast-paced, sophisticated Shanghai lacks in history and grandeur is more than made up for by surging skyscrapers, a constellation of dining, drinking and dancing spots and its thrilling energy. Shanghai is the cool, confident face of modern China. Take taxis between sights and social bookings or save money on the subway. Must visit stops include the waterfront Bund, with colonial buildings ranging from Neoclassical to Art Deco, and prime people-watching spot, People’s Square.

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Shanghai is usually a business destination. However if you are coming for a China vacation, or traveling through on the way to somewhere else, Travel Shanghai China has some must-see experiences and is a good way to introduce yourself to the wonders and difficulties of Travel in China.

There is still a lot for the visitor to see and do in Shanghai. Bars, Clubs, Business, the incredible skyline of beautiful tall buildings as far as you can see. The 21st century architecture. However, the truth be told, when you Travel Shanghai China, the city itself does not have a lot of cultural feel about it. Shanghai is the financial center of China.

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Are you looking forward to that holiday you will be spending in China? Spending 9 days as a tourist in China can be one of the most exciting adventure and experience you can ever have. As you book your ticket and prepare for the next flight to China, this article will briefly discuss how a tourist can enjoy touring the beautiful cities, culture and landscapes of China.

Being the nation’s capital in terms of economic, cultural and international activities, Beijing is the first place to visit. Known for its ancient architecture, cultural and historical origin, the history of Beijing dates back to some 500,000 years ago during ancient civilization. Beijing has many places of interests from its royal gardens, mansions, towers, temples, palaces and modern structures; it is a major tourist destination for all tourists coming to China. Famous historical monuments to see in Beijing include the Great Wall of China at Badaling, The Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other interesting places. The Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the world and is known as the spiritual heart of China. The Great Wall is one of the famous manmade wonder of the world which has deep Chinese historical and cultural heritage. Beijing boasts of a place filled with many old temples like the Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven. One reminder during your 3 day Beijing tour is to witness a Beijing Opera.

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Tourists who have visited China in the past always seem to return back home with praise for China and its wonderful culture. In particular, the history, culture and great scenic attractions impress any one who visits the Mainland China. The main focus on China’s tourism industry today is on history and culture which it portrays; because of this, the number of tourists flocking into the country is increasing rapidly.

A 12-15 day tour in China can also include itineraries such as Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai and Hongkong. A very common itinerary which many tourist love to have is the Beijing and Tibet tour. This tour highlights the evolution of the Chinese history and culture from years back to recent civilizations. Many of the great attractions of the Beijing tour are great for the cultural exposure of the tourist.

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Shanghai has always been, and still is, THE city in China for entertainment. The city not only has great restaurants and bars but also (outside of Hong Kong), the biggest selection of theatre, film and art available anywhere in China. And this selection is of a class and quality which is sophisticated enough to compete with most western cities.

On the theatre and the stage, there are regular acrobatics displays, a MUST for travelers to the city. Even the most doubtful spectator, will not fail to be enthralled and amused by the incredible flexibility and strength of these performers. The Acrobats performance in the Shanghai Center (Nanjingxi Road) and the old Lyceum Theatre (Maoming Road).

It is always worth checking out the magnificent Grand Theatre to see what is on too. The Theatre regularly hosts Chinese and Western operas, classical music performances and various plays. There are also regular Western films on at some of the city’s entertainment centers.

Shanghai attracts most of the big name Chinese musicians and also pulls in western and Japanese performers and DJs on a regular basis. Currently, the best bars are around Maoming Road and nearby. Park 97 is a stylish bar in the heart of the French Concession and O’Malleys is a friendly Irish joint right in the heart of things. Browse our Bar and Club Index for the latest places to hang out! Check out the Shanghai Stadium to see who’s in town, or the listing’s in the city magazine That’s Shanghai.

The City’s contemporary art scene is impressive too. Shanghai, long the center of more radical ideas is now one of the most important city’s in China for young and new artists from throughout the country to display their work. Shanghai has a long list of art galleries including ShangArt in Fuxing Park and EastLink on Fuxing Road. Aside from these, there are also some good exhibitions in the Shanghai Museum in People’s Square.

Naturally there are all the usual Chinese favorites too. Bowling alleys, Karaoke halls and Computer Games rooms are scattered throughout the city. Another favorite Shanghai past time is Tai Chi, which is also great to watch especially after a night on the town taking in the city life! Why not take a wander along the Bund at dawn, for a taste of a different kind of entertainment!

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Shanghai’s lifeline to the sea, the Huangpu River, also divides the city into Puxi, its older, western part, and Pudong, the more recently developed, flashier section. Pudong’s riverfront promenade is ideal for strolls, flying kites and views of the Bund, a stretch of early 20th-century European edifices. The hard-working Huangpu bustles with tugs, barges and freighters.
Chinese parks are typically simulations of nature overtaken by pavement, artificial lakes, rides and snack stands. Of Shanghai’s public parks, Gongqing Forest Park in northeastern Puxi (2000 Jungong Lu; 86-21-6532-8194; www.shgqsl.com) is the closest to natural. Its tree-stump trash cans are fake wood, but the grassy meadows, fir and bamboo groves and bird trills are very real. Horseback riding, roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, go-kart rides and a rock-climbing wall are among the entertainment options. To get around Gongqing, you can walk, catch a shuttle (10 yuan), or ride a tandem-bike (20 yuan an hour) or boat (20 to 50 yuan an hour). Entrance is free for children under 47 inches, 9.6 to 12 yuan for bigger folks.

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Due to rapid increase of vehicles on the road, roadways are becoming jammed thus blocking traffic routes.  There are many different ways to get around Shanghai with bicycles, walking and buses as the main modes of transportation.  Other modes include trains, cars and motorcycles.
Bicycle
An important way of getting around Shanghai and other Chinese cities, is the bicycle.  They are inexpensive and faster than using cars, taxis or buses when there is extensive traffic on the road and are very easy to maneuver.  With the steady increase of cars on the road in recent years, the market for bicycles has gone down, but are still considered to be one of the most important means of getting around Shanghai.
Taxi
Taxis are available, but are expensive in that there is a lot of traffic and the meters run up while sitting still.  Buses in Shanghai and other Chinese cities are usually packed with people, and pickpockets are not uncommon.  For people with claustrophobia, don’t take the bus, for they have people shoving their way on or off while being packed in like sardines.  If possible, go by foot, especially if the distance isn’t too great.  The subway is the way to go if walking is not possible, but they are packed as well.  A little more expensive than the bus, it is reliable and efficient.
Train
When traveling by train, soft sleeper is recommended for comfort.  There are four options available: hard seat, soft seat, hard sleeper and soft sleeper, with the soft sleeper far superior to the other choices.  If a foreigner wishes to travel by train, they must be prepared to pay two or three times what the Chinese do, as the prices for foreigners are generally higher.

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