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Shanghai- the city of the rising sun

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Shanghai China

 

shanghai tower

Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the provinces of China, or more precisely one of four cities-provinces. Located in the eastern part of the huge Chinese Republic, the Yangtze River delta, Shanghai is considered the largest city in the country. Objectives 18.45 million people (possibly even more) living in Shanghai with an area of ​​6340 sq. km. Agglomeration of Shanghai beats sizes even Beijing and Tianjin. The very name of the Chinese city translates literally as “the sea”, often called Shanghai – the City of the Rising Sun.

shanghai international convention center

International Convention Center

The history of Shanghai also began as a small fishing town. Until the early 20th century, it grew to incredible size and became the most important city in China. And Shanghai is the center of popular culture, a Division of the intelligentsia and the political intrigues of the era of the Republic of China. Shanghai at a time, even became the third largest financial center in the world after New York and London. iT was also the busiest commercial city in the Far East. After the advent of communism in 1949, Shanghai is experiencing hard times by heavy taxation of the central government and lack of foreign capital.

shanghai china skyline

Shanghai

Upon return of the market economy policy of the Party to Shanghai in 1992, the city failed again to pass rapidly developing cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Today, Shanghai is regarded as one of the engines of China’s economy and finances. Evidence of progress and growth are many skyscrapers and modern lifestyle in the city. This “bright” person of Shanghai also has a downside, which is limited to the polarization of the very poor and very rich. The problem of social inequality go hand in hand with immigration.

shanghai china park

Shanghai China

Shanghai tours can last for days, even weeks. Among the hectic pace of modern city park Tian Shan is an incredibly tranquil and peaceful place where you can escape the urban buzz and noise. Here the trees are so much that even in places has a chance to think that you are in a forest. In the center of the park has a beautiful lake with a bridge over it, and everywhere in this “peaceful oasis” of Shanghai can see street singers and dance ensembles, mothers with children and pensioners play of the local version of the home boards.

shanghai world financial center

Shanghai World Financial Center

In ultramodern center of Shanghai is located Pudon with its huge skyscrapers. Here you can climb the tower Jin Mao. The huge building has a height of 340 meters, and its visitors can climb all the way brim with modern and fast elevator. The interior of the tower features a sleek and modern design. In special mounted binoculars that work minute by running a coin, you can see from above all distinctive locations in Shanghai and generally enjoy the breathtaking view over the city. The building is not / following and radio tower in Shanghai is one of the emblematic for the city with its attractive and futuristic design.

shanghai ocean aquarium

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

You should visit Shanghai ocean aquarium, which already operates 33 years. Shanghai ocean aquarium an area of ​​about 16 thousand square meters and was opened in 1977. It is listed with the largest water parks in the world. For the years in which there has been one of the most visited places in Shanghai. Only last year have gone over 5 million visitors.

shanghai expo

Shanghai Expo

 

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