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On your trip to China, be sure to visit Shanghai. This is the center of China's new economy. It is the largest cargo port in the world, a city of more than 18 million people, and it competes with Hong Kong as the country's financial capital. By Jim Ada Everywhere you look, new skyscrapers are going up and have been for several years. Shanghai is a city on the move. On your trip to China, be sure to visit Shanghai. This is the center and most important place of China's new economy. It is the largest cargo port in the world, a city of more than 18 million people, and it competes with Hong Kong as the country's financial capital. Chinese Mandarin is the language the business community uses to communicate. 1. Oriental Pearl TV Tower The tower is over 1535 feet high and is one of the highest towers in all of Asia. You can climb the tower for a beautiful panoramic view of the city. 2. Shanghai Links Golf and Country Club A golfer's delight! This is a very luxurious 18-hole golf club designed by Jack Nicklaus and not far from downtown. There are tennis courts, a swimming pool, a lake, a gym and a children's play area. 3. Yu Gardens These gardens were built in the Ming Dynasty and are over 400 years old. This is a national heritage site representing a southern Chinese style garden. 4. Huangpu River Cruise A boat trip along the river lets you see many of Shanghai's famous sites, silhouettes of the skyline of the Pu Dong business district. In the distance, you will see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. 5. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall The museum shows the plans of Shanghai's urban planners for this great city. It shows how the planners envision Shanghai will look in a couple of decades. 6. Shanghai Museum The Shanghai Museum houses over 120,000 Chinese art pieces and archeological findings. It has bronzes, ceramics, paintings, and other artifacts. 7. Nan Jing Road Nan Jing Road is one of the major commercial streets in Shanghai at just under 3.5 miles. More than 600 shops and shopping centers carry top brands. The eastern part is for pedestrian traffic only. 8. Huai Hai Road With over 400 shops, restaurants, and businesses, this is where the trendy people go. With the French architecture, it has a very cosmopolitan charm. 9. People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang) Surrounded by government buildings, this square is truly an urban park with beautiful greenery. There is an impressive fountain, subway station, and underground shopping. This is a great place just to watch people for a while. 10. Shanghai Art Museum There are five floors with twelve exhibit halls. They show traditional art as well as modern art. Visitors can also take art and sketching lessons. Shanghai is growing very rapidly, and everywhere you look, there is a building going up. China leases a large majority of the world's cranes. When you visit Shanghai, you will see why. Be sure to brush up on your Mandarin Chinese. It will pay off for you on your visit here. About the Author: Jim Ada has been working in the language industry for over fifteen years, and has had years of international business experience. Impress the locals by learning some Mandarin Chinese before traveling to China. Find the language course that is right for you at www.SpeakALanguage.com. Visit our website to hear a free Pimsleur lesson. Article Source: Adult Escapes - http://www.AdultEscapes.com More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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