Shanghai China, An Amazing Place To Live
By John Mckenna
Travel Shanghai China, An amazing city.
I live, work, play in Shanghai, China’s largest city, largest
port; a city of 16 million people, (many millions more during
holidays and festivals), a city wanting to be the biggest, best
and most important in the world.
If you had been able to Travel Shanghai 10 years ago, and
returned today, you would see a very, very different city.
Shanghai today is a modern, 21st Century city, with tall, new
shiny buildings, amazing nightlights, a wonderland.
Finding the old sights and sounds of the old city is becoming
more difficult as the city’s rapid development produces almost
instant change, almost everywhere. Shanghai is a Chinese city of
surprises: - a bizarre, and sometimes brutal, colonial history
(British, French, American, Italian, Japanese) and dark days
exploited as an Opium trade hub. Mix that with ancient Chinese
culture and today we have a city urgently trying to leave its
colourful past behind and which will soon be compared, in class
and elegance, with any major city in the world. When you Travel
Shanghai China, you will quickly notice it is the power-house of
China, the money-making machine that drives the Chinese economy
continually forward. 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. I could talk all day
about what great fun it is to live here; it’s a lively vibrant
place that moves at an extraordinarily fast pace. I will cover
some of the highlights but you need to see and feel the place
personally to fully appreciate it.
Some Shanghai Highlights
• The beautiful colonial-style buildings along the river; an
area called the “Bund” where these remarkable buildings from old
European days are marvelously lit up at night, and have been
beautifully restored; the contrast between the Old and the New
is quite a sight.
• The most famous shopping street and lighting effects in
China, Nanging Rd, is just a short walk from the Bund.
• The famous Xintain Di district: - this area is the social hub
of Shanghai, the very best in chic and style, expensive cars,
fine wine, the best restaurants, a very happening place.
• At the southern end of another famous shopping street, Huai
Hai Rd, is an area known as the “French Concession”, where
peaceful tree-lined streets with wonderful colonial-style villas
would make you think you were actually in Europe.
• A must thing to see and do, is to visit the viewing platform
at the top of the Jin Mao Tower, the third highest building on
earth, the tallest with an hotel inside (the Hyatt). This
stunning building is 89 stories high and the view of the city
from the top is spectacular.
A very special treat is to have a buffet dinner at the Hyatt on
the 53rd level, then go up to the bar on the 89th floor and
enjoy a drink and the view, which at night will amaze you.
• Shop !!! There are Antique markets, Bird and Bug markets,
Commodity markets, Clothes and Fabric markets, local markets and
a very famous market where you can buy all the world’s best
brand names, at amazingly low prices.
Shanghai is a shopper’s heaven, come with a small suitcase and
leave with a big one.
Secret Treasures
If you come to Travel Shanghai China and have time, just
outside the city, one or two hours on a bus are some real
treats. Would you like to see tranquil lakes?... beautiful
Chinese gardens?... ancient villages? Here are a few places that
are very close to Shanghai which can often be overlooked when
one comes to Shanghai. These cities, towns and villages are the
real deal and a must-see adventure.
Just an hour by local bus is Zhujiajiao Tongli, Xitang, About
two hours away by bus or train is Suzhou, as well as Hangzhou.
If you have anything new you would like me to add about
Shanghai, please contact me anytime
About the Author: Hi I'm John Mckenna, I am from New Zealand
and have lived in Shanghai China now for 3 years. I own and
operate http://www.Travel-the-Real-China .com my site provides
experienced based Travel and Tour information on the wonders of
Travel in China, the Real China, Ancient China, China at its
very best
