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Known as the Pearl of the Orient, China's eastern metropolis of Shanghai is steeped in fascinating history. It welcomes a flood of visitors to its streets at all times of the year. It is a very interesting blend of what happens to a city when the east meets the west on a large scale. A stroll though its streets reveals ancient buildings, fascinating parks, temples and museums. Then there are the skyscrapers of ''New'' Shanghai, springing up almost daily as the city looks to cement a status as the new financial capital of Asia. |
Top Attractions
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Jinmao Tower (Jinmao Dasha)
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (Zhujiajiao Guzhen)
Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si)
Yuyuan Garden (Yu Yuan)
The Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu Guangbo Dianshi Ta)
Architectures
Shanghai has a rich collection of buildings and structures of various architectural styles. The Bund, located by the bank of the Huangpu River, contains a rich collection of early 20th century architecture, ranging in style from neoclassical HSBC Building to the art deco Sassoon House. A number of areas in the former foreign concessions are also well preserved, most notably the French Concession. Despite rampant redevelopment, the old city still retains some buildings of a traditional style, such as the Yuyuan Garden, an elaborate traditional garden in the Jiangnan style.
Universities
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Add: No. 1954, Huashan Road, Xuhui District
Fudan University
Add: No. 220, Handan Road, Yangpu District
Tongji University
Add: No. 1239, Siping Road, Yangpu District
Events
The Shanghai Music Festival is in May and the Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival is usually at the end of April. The Shanghai Marathon Cup is in March and is one of the top sporting events in China. The Shanghai Beer Festival staggers into town around the end of July, while the Shanghai Tourism Festival kicks off in late September. It's worth bearing these dates in mind as hotel accommodation can become scarce - during the Chinese New Year, usually in February, Shanghai is packed.
2010 Shanghai World Exposition - May 1st to 31st October
Shanghai F1 International circuit - 2009: 17th, April – 19th April
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