Shanghai & Surrounding Towns
A city of contrasts, Shanghai has two distinctly different faces, one old and one new, and is evolving at a rapid pace. It is a dynamic place with an extremely exhilarating pace and lifestyle.
Appearing to have leapt straight from its 19th century splendour of merchant's offices, banks and hotels that were built along the famous Bund, to the glass skyscrapers now appearing on the newly reclaimed land of Pudong on the opposite river bank. The old parts of the city are worth a visit, the beautifully designed hidden gardens are tucked away down one of the many side alleys and traditional street markets still occur where locals trade fresh produce and handcrafts among other more tourist orientated items. Old and new seem to blend effortlessly in Shanghai, and a day’s travel can include sampling traditional Chinese dumplings from a small street stall to gazing at one of the many magnificent skyscrapers or ancient monasteries.
Shanghai is a vibrant city with a fabulous museum, ancient temples and gardens, good nightlife and international cuisine including Shanghai's own famed seafood making the city a firm favourite for all who visit. Shanghai is a city that never stops.
Journey Ideas for China