The City of Shanghai
Shanghai - Oriental Pearl Of China
The People’s Republic of China is the third largest nation in the world. China is the largest country in Asia. The history of China dates back to two thousand years. The history of modern China begins with the city of Shanghai. This city of Shanghai is known as the oriental pearl of China. Shanghai is known for its rich and cultural heritage. Shanghai is an important part of modern China. Shanghai is a fantastic city which is buzzing with rapid change in culture and activities.
From the time the restrictions were lifted on the city with regards to business and markets, Shanghai has taken this opportunity and has converted itself into a city that is enchanting, innovative and modern. Shanghai is a city which is a mixture of both modern and cultural heritage. Though Shanghai can not match Beijing or cities of china with their history, it certainly is the center point for modern china. Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city where everyone’s life has been revolutionized.
In Shanghai there is everything from the art temples to fine dining and other urban living places. The most important festival for China is the Chinese New Year, though this festival has a huge significance; it is advisable for people from other countries to not visit China during this time. This is because during this Chinese New Year, the whole of Shanghai comes to a stand still. The transport is hectic with traffic all over the city. The Chinese New Year is otherwise called as the spring festival. During winter season, one might get great offers and other discounts for staying in Shanghai. Summer is the season where tourists have the most fun in Shanghai. The best time to visit Shanghai though is from September to November where several cultural festivals and other art festivals take place. Also Shanghai is known for its huge fairs during these periods.
Tourists who visit Shanghai during this peak season will get to gain on the fabulous offers on shopping and other tourist attractions. There are several places to visit in Shanghai. But the best attraction in Shanghai is the old town. This old town incorporates Yuyuan gardens. There are also several tea houses surrounding it and several bazaars too. One of the finest museums of China is in Shanghai. The Shanghai museum is well known for its historical displays of China. In Shanghai, the people celebrate each and every festival with pomp and splendor. The Longhua temple in Shanghai is another famous attraction. This temple of Shanghai has huge celebrations where there are dances of dragons and lions. During February, people in Shanghai prepare for the lantern festival where each and every building in Shanghai is lighted with beautiful lanterns. These lanterns are all colored and give festive colored looks to the city of Shanghai. Another important festival of Shanghai is the dragon boat festival which takes place during the month of June. Shanghai is thus one of the modern cities in China buzzing with activities throughout the year.
