Shanghai is the most vivacious of the cities in China. Once popularly known as the 'Paris of East', now it is known as the Pearl of the Orient. No other city can better capture the true essence and excitement China's economic reform.

Overview: Lying at the mouth of Asia's longest and most renowned river, Shanghai, a port city is famous as a place where internationalism took birth and thrived. Shanghai was initially opened to the world as treaty port in 1842 and for decades together it was not a city but just divided territory. With the augment of 1920's and 1930's…the same Shanghai became home to sepia lighted night bars, clubs, French villas and opium dens. Today it is one of the most sought after travel destinations.

Sightseeing: Shanghai being a major tourist destination is packed with various interesting sightseeing places like Jade Buddha temple, Luxun park, Nanjing shopping district, Science land, Shanghai art gallery, zoo and many more attractions. The various museums in the city which help you to know and explore the city better are also worth visiting.

Things to Do: Shanghai offers lot of things to do for its guests. One can shop till drop in famous malls and shopping districts for every kind of stuff. Catch a flick in the famous Shanghai grand theatre and enjoy. Nightlife of Shanghai is vibrant and lively and you can enjoy all the excitement and the fun at the nightclubs in the city.

Dining: Shanghai food, is one of China's most favorite regional cuisines and tourists flock to the restaurants to taste this lip smacking preparation. You'll find all types of traditional Chinese as well as international cuisines in the various restaurants scattered around the city.

Accommodation: Shanghai offers all its guests abed to sleep in the various hotels of all budgets and categories. Some of the popular hotels in Shanghai are Liang An Du Jia, Joy Inn, Lin Tong, Kaibo Express, Motel168Chinfeng, New Century Mansion Service Apartment etc.

Useful Information: Shanghai is very well connected to all parts of the world through all networks of transport. Within the city also, the transportation is very easy and comfortable. The city has all required from bustling nightlife and sightseeing to business to world class medical facilities to make your trip a successful one.