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Getting to Shanghai

When you think of China, there are many things that come to mind: an ancient culture full of beauty and history, very large cities with towering skyscrapers, and incredible food from the street vendors up to high-end restaurants. Shanghai blends all of that into one thriving city.

Shanghai, which sits on the Yangtze River, is one of the most populated cities in the world and the most populated city in China. In a country known for its mega cities, Shanghai easily takes the crown.

Often called the Paris of the East, Shanghai is a mix of modern towers that define its skyline, like the Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its iconic circular design, and quaint neighborhoods that make visitors feel like they've been transported to the romantic streets of Europ

 

 

 

 

 

LANDMARK ATTRACTIONS


Oriental Pearl TV Tower

“Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with a height of 468 metres, is the fourth highest in Asia and the sixth highest tower in the world. Built with eleven steel spheres in various sizes hanging from the blue sky to the green grassland, the body of the tower creates an admirable image, which is described in an ancient Chinese verse as large and small pearls dropping on a plate of jade” – Shanghai Highlights 


Shanghai Tower

“As the third tower in the trio of signature skyscrapers at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a new prototype for tall buildings. Placed in close proximity to Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center, the new tower rises high above the skyline, its curved façade and spiralling form symbolising the dynamic emergence of modern China” – Skyscraper Center 


Shanghai Circuit

“A motorsport racetrack, Shanghai Circuit hosts the annual Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. Futuristic and designed to maximize spectator excitement, the track provides an enjoyable race viewing experience” – Inspirock 


Yu Garden

“Yuyuan Garden, located in the centre of Shanghai’s Old Town and next door to Mandarin Gardens Bazaar, is considered one of the city’s finest, most lavish Chinese gardens. A traditional private Chinese garden park, Yuyuan Garden is replete with beautiful pavilions, lotus ponds, stone bridges and – of course – rock formations… Considered the best garden in Southeast China, Yuyuan Garden has maintained its classic beauty over the centuries” – China Travel

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