Shanghai       Shanghai Municipality


Shanghai, Hu for short, China’s largest modern city, 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 Yangtze River, at its outlet to the East China Sea. It covers
an area of 6340 square kilometers.

Shanghai has a warm climate. Communications are convenient. Industry and commerce
are flouring. 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 museum and contemporary halls and well preserved. There are lots 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, Yu
Yuan (the Garden of Leisurely 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 so on, are ready to welcome the visitors with new features.

Today Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features, draws the attention of the whole world.
Various international activities have been held in Shanghai, including conventions, commercial conferences, academic forums, sports
events, cultural exhibitions, film festivals and fashion shows. Shanghai is also a shopper’s paradise, there are various bustling
commercial streets and shopping centers waiting for you.