Recent decades have seen the rapid development of Shanghai; and currently, as a popular destination of china travel, Shanghai has attracted millions of tourists all over the world. And in my point of view, most foreign visitors are more interested in the great changes which have been happened in Shanghai, so, in the following passage, I will share some information about Travel to Shanghai, to explore the old and new Shanghai image.
In the 18th century, Shanghai, which is located in the entrance of Yangtze River, had received many foreign business and immigrants who brought new life styles, and other different things here. With these new ideas, and the favorable policies, Shanghai had great changes over these years. Now, Shanghai is the metropolis, and popular tourism city in the world.
The most famous attractions in Shanghai include The Bund, The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the famous snack street, etc. The Bund is the classic image of Shanghai and the city’s main attraction. Sweeping along the western side of the Huangpu River, the majestic buildings date back to Shanghai’s grandest days. Many banks and financial companies built impressive offices here in the early 20th century when Shanghai was the financial capital of Asia. The city side of The Bund is packed with classic architecture. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower located in Pudong, stands a staggering 468 meters (1535ft) making it the tallest tower in Asia. Tourists can go to several observatory decks and in clear weather can get a superb view of The Bund and Shanghai, as well as Sheshan, Chongming Island and the Huangpu River in the distance.
You will be totally wrong if you think that Shanghai only has the metropolis view, however, Shanghai has a totally different view on water village and unique snacks. The picturesque Zhu Jia Jiao is a classic water village, over 400 years old with a signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. Zhu Jia Jiao was an important town for local trade, shipping goods in and out of its manmade canals to the river. After about 40 minutes drive from the city, you will arrive at Zhujiajiao-the Ancient Water Town. Its main street is lined with quaint shops and restaurants serving local favorites. You can stroll the maze of paths and bridges, and take a boat ride to view the residences of this nicely-preserved water village. Actually, there are many other attractions in Shanghai, and also famous restaurants. Shanghai is China’s biggest port city, since ancient time, it was thronged by traders from all over the world and was densely populated with both Chinese and foreigners. Different cultures can find their positions or even blend with each other here. Generally speaking, restaurants in Shanghai feature the various kinds of dishes, like Beijing food, Yangzhou food, Wuxi food, Cantonese food, Hangzhou food, and Shanghai’s local dishes. Moreover, you can find famous dishes from many countries, such as western cafes, American food, Japanese food, Indian food, Korean food, and more. One of the famous Shanghai snacks is Crab-brown Flaky Pastry. It is crispy, delicious, aromatic and as brown as the color of a cooked crab. The fillings include green onions, pork, crab meat, shrimp, sugar, mashed beans, and jujube paste. All these snacks are delicious and you can have a try.
Shanghai can provide you more amazing things than you can imagine, hanging out on the local snack streets, sitting on the quiet boat and enjoy the peaceful life of local people. I hope you can have a pleasant trip in Shanghai, and for your convenience, you can go to www.chinatraveldepot.com for more information on China Tours.
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