Located on the estuary of Yangtze River, Shanghai is not only one of the largest city in China but also a famous city of history, culture and tourism. It is the biggest economic center and the most important industrial base in China. It also flourishes as a hub of trade, finance and culture.

In ancient times, Shanghai was a big trading port, the largest textile center in the country, and the center for transporting grain to the capital. People used to say Shanghai was the "port connecting rivers and oceans, and the capital of the southeast China". After the Opium Wars, Shanghai was opened to the West as a trading port. The development of industry and commerce gave Shanghai a reputation as a city for adventurers. It is said that Xi'an reflects Chinese history of 2,000 years, while Beijing mirrors its history of 1,000 years. To know Chinese history in the latest 100 years, you'd better look at Shanghai - the epitome of modern and contemporary China.

Shanghai now has transport lines extending in all directions. It is the largest port in China, the largest transportation hub in East China, the starting point of Huning (Shanghai - Nanjing) and Huhang (Shanghai - Hangzhou) railways, an important aviation center of China, and one of international aviation ports. With its advanced commerce, Shanghai is a super large comprehensive trading center in China, and one of the international economic, financial and trading centers.

Shanghai has a solid foundation of culture, education, science and technology. It boasts over 50 colleges and universities, more than 800 research organizations and 550,000 scientific researchers. It is the largest base of industrial science and technology in China.

Shanghai has a unique atmosphere through the mixture of West and East, old and new. In Shanghai, the western buildings of Bund retain much of their previous grandeur, while the skyscrapers in Pudong are just as spectacular. There are also Xujiahui Cathedral and Jade Buddha Temple. Hu Opera, farces, symphony and ballet can be equally appreciated and accepted. People can not only taste local dishes and delicacies from all across China, but also enjoy French cuisine and American fast food.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Oriental Pearl TV Tower, standing by Huangpu River, is 468 m high. It is the third tallest tower in the world and the tallest in Asia.

Bund
Bund is the most famous scenic spot in Shanghai where one can see various styles of architecture, including classical and modern, domestic and foreign styles, hence reputed to be "architectural exposition of all countries in the world".

Yuyuang Garden
Yuyuan Garden, located in Huangpu District, is a famous classical garden in Jiangnan (south area of Yangtze River). Its walls are decorated with five huge dragons made of tiles. Varied in shape and posture, the five dragons look magnificent.