With China become more and more prominent in the global map with its rising power in all spheres, more and more people want to explore this eastern land. Among the many popular destinations in this massive country, is Shanghai. Locally it is known as Hu and it is located in the Yangtze River estuary making a beautiful setting for this bustling cosmopolitan.
In the Eastern part of the country, this is one of the most influential and powerful cities in a diversity of fields such as culture, science and technology, international trade, finance, economy and more. As with any tourist attraction, there are a few basic tips for survival. First and most importantly be ready to have language barriers and having to explain things with gestures, with the help of passersby and others who understand English. Respect the local customs and traditions, dress conservatively to religious sites, do not let your guard down, take care for your belongings and follow basic precautions that you would anywhere in the world and you will be ready to explore this busy city.
Some of the must do activities in the metropolis include Nanjing Road, Qibao Ancient town, the Shanghai museum, Xin Tian Di, Oriental Pearl TV tower and the skyline view from across the river, World Financial Centre, Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyan garden and more.
In addition to all these diverse attractions there are of course numerous restaurants and bars serving delicious local fare and also international cuisine for the travellers from all over the world to choose from. For those who are looking for entertainment there and clubs, and pubs open till late at night and even acrobatic shows and such other performances which are typical to this city too. A bit of shopping and nightlife has to be experienced while one visits this city to get the true feel of this growing city.
With increasing number of foreigners coming to this metropolitan for both work and pleasure, there are many service apartments Shanghai available for foreigners as well as locals. One excellent choice for a service apartment Shanghai, is the Citadines Biyun Shanghai.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Free Spirit. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
