Shanghai is an exciting and dynamic metropolis of 16 million inhabitants located at the mouth of China's Yangtze River.Since 1842, the city has grown into a massive international port that has attracted people from around the globe.In addition to being China's largest city; Shanghai is China's economic powerhouse.Hundreds of Chinese and foreign firms have built huge factories near the city. Shanghai has also become the country's commercial and banking centre.

Jade Buddha TempleIt was built to keep two precious jade Buddhist statues which are not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks. Jin Mao TowerIs the third tallest building of the world and the tallest building in China. Nanjing RoadIs a must-see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world. Shanghai MuseumIs a large museum of ancient Chinese art.Its style and presentation demonstrates ancient wisdom and philosophy.

Shanghai is a 'shopping. Shanghai is famous for its clothing and fashions. The major Shopping areas of Shanghai are Nanjing East Road, Huaihai Road, and Xujiahui these three areas are all known for their mid-scale to high class department stores and boutiques. Shanghai also has a few bird and flower markets that make life here much more pleasant. Shanghai has some traditional art forms and crafts to offer you. Chinese silk, gold and silver jewelry, rugs and tapestries are some of the famous items.

The use of sugar is common in Shanghainese cuisine and, especially when used in combination with soy sauce, effuses foods and sauces with a taste that is not so much sweet but rather savory. The most notable dish of this type of cooking is sweet and sour spare ribs (tangcu xiaopai in Shanghainese).Red cooking is a popular style of stewing meats and vegetables associated with Shanghai. Seafood in Shanghai is very popular. However, due to its location among the rivers, lakes, and canals of the Yangtze Delta, locals favor freshwater produce just as much as saltwater products like crabs, oysters, and seaweed. The most famous local delicacy is Shanghai hairy crab.

Shanghai winters can be very cold and temperatures often drop well below zero. In contrast, the summers tend to be hot and humid. The best time to find temperate conditions in this part of China is autumn (fall) or spring.

The currency in China is the Renminbi, which translates as people's money, although credit cards are widely accepted, and one can withdraw money from cash points using cards with a Visa logo on them.