SHANGHAI

Shanghai has changed from a sleepy fishing township to the business capital of China and is one of the most sophisticated cities of the world.  Since the year 1930, Shanghai has been serving as the Asia''s most crucial ports that have some of the world''s largest banks. At present, Shanghai is flourishing into one of the most multi-ethnic cities of Asia with advanced infrastructural services.

The culture of Shanghai is mainly formed on the ancient kingdoms that give a complete glance of the influence of western civilization in China.  Shanghai has been a great contributor in the art education due to the pictures such as that of pictures of pretty girls on the calendars that had both profit-making and artistic values.

Sightseeing in Shanghai

Apart from the basic fact that Shanghai city is a major contributor to the economy of the entire country, it has much more due to which it is called the citadel of the country. Shanghai has a lot many things to boast about that include historical landmarks and parks.  Shanghai has no shortage of sightseeing places, which can make the travelers have an exciting time while staying here.

Some of the cultural sights and the historical heritages of the city include names such as Lu Xun Memorial, Old City Wall,          Jade Buddha Temple, Eric Moller''s House and Zhonggong Yidahuizhi.  The places that are a must visit while in Shanghai include Century Boulevard, Moaming Nan Lu Shanghai, Mt Sheshan, Donghai Bridge, Yuyuan Pagoda, Dingshan lake, Shanghai Bund, Frenchtown and San Yat Set Home.

Airlines flying to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Air France and Cathay Pacific provide very cheap air fares to visit Shanghai

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

A valid passport and Chinese visa are required to enter China. Americans arriving without valid passports and the appropriate China visa may not be permitted to enter and will be subject to a fine and immediate deportation at the traveler''s expense.