Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Some tasty Shanghai Food

The cuisines served in the restaurants in Shanghai do not serve local cuisine as they do not have their own. But the cuisines enjoyed in Shanghai are greatly influenced by surrounding provinces such as Zhejiang and Jiangsu. Through years of regular culinary practices, Shanghai has developed cuisine of its own which is remarkable concentration of different cooking styles. Shanghai dishes are usually features the use of heavy and highly flavored sauce. Shanghai cuisine also uses sugar in its preparation. Some tasty Shanghai Food which should be tasted are:

• Xiao Long Bao, Little Dragon Bun
• Chou Dou Fu, Smelly Tofu
• Da Zha Xie, Hairy Crab
• Pi Dan, Preserved Eggs

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Popular tourist places in Shanghai


Shanghai is the largest city of China and hordes of tourists visit the city for business or leisure purposes. Numerous tourists come to Shanghai to discover themselves and the economic pressure, unique attractions and also experience Eastern and Western cultures. For the westerners, Shanghai has the oriental charm; while for the Chinese, Shanghai is a city which has developed its unique western style. For old resident of Shanghai, the city is extraordinarily modern and fashionable, and for the young Shanghai is old and traditional. Whichever part of the globe you come from, you will find Shanghai to be an ideal destination to visit.

The downtown area of Shanghai has many attractions, including Huangpu River, the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Xin Tian Di and the special Nanjing Roadld streets and lanes. Apart from these, there are locations in the suburbs such as Qibao Ancient Town, Zhujajiao Water Town and Chongming Island which are worth visiting.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Shanghai - A Commercial and Financial Hub of China

Shanghai is one of the important cities of China which has been attracting many tourists and entrepreneurs due to its rich heritage and sound financial position. Originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai has prospered as an important commercial and financial centre and is described as one of the fastest growing economy. Shanghai is also one of the busiest ports in the world.

As an important financial centre of China, Shanghai has the credit of having world’s top 500 companies in its land. Lujiazui in Pudong New Area has grown to become the one of the most influential financial and trade zone in Asia. Shanghai has surprisingly developed itself as one of the Chinese city which has gained attention as an international metropolis.

In Shanghai, you can have the experience of both the Eastern and Western cultures. People from west find the city to have the oriental charm and the people in the east find the city to be modern and fashionable. With many attractions to discover, nightlife to enjoy and complete shopping experience, Shanghai is a fun to visit and stay.