 Shanghai
Population: 14.2 million
Area: 6,200 sq km
Shanghai, China’s largest morden city, otherwise called “Hu”, is one of the four municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Central Government. It is located at the south bank of the world’s third longest river, the Changjiang(Yangtze) River, at its outlet to the East China Sea. Shanghai has a warm climate. Communications are convenient. Industry and commerce are flourishing. As a world – famous international port, Shanghai is a gateway in East China for developing tourist trade.
Shanghai is a city with long history. In the long term development, it has formed its own unique city scene and varied cultures and arts. Up to now, a lot of cultural relics beginning in the Tang and Song Dynasties, many museums and contemporary memorial halls are well preserved. There are a lot of tourist centers in urban districts and suburbs of Shanghai, which form many tourist areas, tourist lines and special – interest tourist items. The five gardens, Yuyuan(the Garden of Leisure Repose), Gu Yi Yuan(the Garden of Ancient Splendour), Qushui Yuan(the Garden of Bending Brooks), Zuibai Chi(the Pond for Drunken Li Bai) and Qiuxia Pu(the Garden of Autumn Sunlight) and so on, are ready to welcome the visitors with new features. At the side of Dianshan Lake, the newly built Grand View Garden begins to take shape. |
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