With its breathtaking skyline, fast-paced lifestyle, and endless attractions, Shanghai is one of Asia's most exciting cities. With a population of approximately 20 million people, it is China's largest city. This is quite something for a town that began its existence as a fishing and textiles town. And as modern as it looks, it is still a city which is steeped in history.
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Download Beijing Pocket Guide View all guides »Shanghai is really big, I haven't spend enough time here to write much about the city. Its very clean and is easy to get around with the metrosystem and abudance in taxi's. We went to see the Shanghai Acrobats and they put on an amazing show.
Shanghai is a really nice city, but we where glad that we weren't staying in city center, as it's too crowded. We stayed for 6 nights, which was too long. 4 nights would be better.
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Shanghai is a great city, but in China the hospitality of this area has been long gone. You visit other places in China and generally it's easy to meet a friendly, non-scammer local, but Shanghai is like any other big city, so it loses some charm there. But if you were to live anywhere in China the services and choices here are very beneficial and quite honestly the rent is very reasonable as well. Might want to avoid in the summer, fall or spring are the best times to visit.
Insider Tip:If you are looking for gifts and cheap junk skip nanjing rd and yuyuan and take the 2 to 'Shanghai Science and Technology Museum stop'. The underground mall is right off the stop.
Shanghai is a beautiful and amazing city. When getting of the Pudong airport I did see the city center, the high buildings are everywhere! when being close to the city you can't really see any skyline, because are buildings are tall. Very impressive city. Much cleaner then Beijing. Shanghai can offer you fantastic shopping, the bond is amazing at night with the view over Pudong. Many acitivities in the city parks, cosy places that one must see is the Old Town!
Insider Tip:Go to the Old Town early! and the Old Town park - which you'll need an extra ticket for is definitely worth the cost. Small, but very beautiful park, for people who appreciate the chinese architecture and nature.
Shanghai is a great city!! We spent most of our time wandering around with our necks craned. We didnt spend much money during our stay however things are a little more pricey in comparison to Beijing.
Insider Tip:DON'T go to the Pearl Tower restaurant! Its a total waste of money since the food has been shipped across the world a couple of times and finally is blown up with air.
Asian cities, and particularly Asian capitals, are wonderfully fascinating. The continent’s love affair with technology is evident in every city you go to, yet they all manage to maintain many of the characteristics which make them some of the most historical cities on the planet. Beijing is no different.
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