Destinations Of the Month

Originally, Shanghai was a seaside fishing village and in time its
gradual development led to it being let to it being granted Country
status on August 19th, 1291 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).
Hence this day became the anniversary of the founding of Shanghai.
Today's Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and
traditional Chinese features.
Serving as the largest base of Chinese industrial technology, the
important seaport and china's largest commercial and financial
center, shanghai draws the attention of the whole world. Although
the city is rapidly developing into one of the most marvelous modern
metropolitans, Shanghai would not be unique without blending the new
with the old.
While it can't match the epic history of Beijing or Xi'an's grander
sights, Shanghai is the hotspot of modern china; a cosmopolitan city
buzzing with the concept of 'lifestyle revolution' ,showcased in the
architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary
urban living on the Bund.
One of the musts for tourists is Nanjing Road. Huaihai Road
intrigues those with modern and fashionable tastes, while Sichuan
North Road meets the demands of ordinary folk. In addition, Xujiahui
Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, Jiali Sleepless City are
thriving and popular destinations for those who are seeking to buy
something special as a memento of their visit.
| Location |
: China |
| Visa |
: Myanmar passport holders require the visa
before visiting Shanghai. For other
nationalities, please check with the Embassy of China
before visiting.
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| Time Zone |
: GMT + 8 |
| When to go |
:
Travel is possible year-round, while from September to November
weather brings out several interesting arts festivals and fairs. |
| Currency |
:
Renminbi (CNY) |
| Airport tax |
: USD 12 is levied at
the time of ticketing. |
| Languages |
: Mandarin is an official language but
English is also widely spoken. |
| Where to visit |
: The Oriental Peral TV Tower, Nanjing Road,
Yuyuan Garden, |
| What to do |
: Sightseeing, Business and Shopping Centered
upon People's Square and along the Huangpu River.
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