Shanghai, China Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

If you want to spend your vacation in the most heavily populated city in China, then Shanghai is the destination you need. This city is known as the citadel of China's modern economy and is one of the busiest ports in the world. There are four distinct seasons to the climate here, but the winter is one of freezing cold temperatures. July and August are very hot months, when the temperatures reach extremes at the other end of the scale. There is an excellent public transportation system and in spite of its large population, the city is remarkably clean.

The Shanghai Museum houses collections of national importance, which is why this location is one of the most visited locations in the city. Here you will find such exhibits as the Gallery of Chinese Jades and the Gallery of Chinese Seals. With eleven galleries and three temporary exhibition halls, it will take more than one day to see everything the museum has to offer.

Get a look at over 50 different architectural styles when you visit the Bund, which is a street that stretches for 1.5 km. At the northern end of this street, you can visit Huangpu Park and see the Monument to the People's Heroes, a memorial erected to those who died during the Opium Wars. Tour the Yuyan Gardens, which used to be the private gardens of the emperor during the Ming Dynasty. Dating back to the 17th century, they are also the epitome of classic Chinese architecture.

There are many temples for you to visit as well as mosques and other churches. Shanghai is also home to some of the oldest universities in China and the shopping is some of the best in the world. It is known as the Paris of the Orient for the wide selection whether you have luxurious or ordinary tastes. The cuisine offered in this city is also wide and varied focusing on traditional dishes as well as those from other parts of the country. The restaurants are open all the time so you can eat whenever you wish.

If you are looking for a vacation out of the ordinary, turn your thoughts to Shanghai. You will find delights you never expected to find to help you make lasting memories.