Shanghai is situated on the banks of the Yangtza River Delta in Eastern China. It is the largest city in China and the eighth largest city in the world.

Widely regarded as the citadel of China's modern economy, the city also serves as one of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China. Shanghai also has one of the world's busiest ports, and has become the largest cargo port in the world. Whatever one’s reason for being here, the city has certainly earned its moniker, “The Pearl of the Orient!”

Shanghai, a vigorous and energetic international metro-polis, welcomes people from all over the world to enjoy its special atmosphere. This modern metropolis with its rich heritage of ancient Chinese culture has much to see and do. On the Puxi side (old Shanghai) of the river, People’s Square is located at the center of the city and a great jumping-off point to visit some of Shanghai’s many attractions. These include: the Yu Gardens, a traditional Chinese garden surrounded by stunning ancient architecture; The Shanghai Museum, a great place to get a comprehensive look into China’s fascinating past; Nanjing Road is considered to be the "No. 1 commercial street in China". If you like shopping, do not miss it! And the Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples to be found in Shanghai.On the Pudong side (new Shanghai), visitors can ascend one of the tallest buildings in the world, The Shanghai World Financial Center, visit the Shanghai aquarium with its impressive Shark Tunnel, or relax in Century Park, the city’s newest and largest garden.The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the modern symbol of Shanghai City. Standing beside the Huangpu River with a height of 468 meters (1536 feet), it is the tallest TV tower in Asia and the third highest in the world.

Another sight not be missed is the Bund. Situated on the east bank of the Huangpu River , here, one can enjoy the bracing air and fine sunshine as well as seeing something of the many activities along the river. The new finance and commercial houses cluster together along the south of the Bund while along the west there is a wealth of grand buildings in the European architectural styles of the nineteen-twenties, thirties and early forties. At night bright lights add to the happy atmosphere as people stroll along the wide riverside promenade.Being a sleepless city, Shanghai's dynamic life goes on way beyond the daylight hours. It is a city of colorful nightlife.

As the locals in Shanghai put it, "Blessed are those born in Shanghai as they have the most chances to taste delicious food.' Shanghai Cuisine is not one of the Eight Major Cuisines of China but is a choice blend of the most appealing aspects of these other national styles of food while being always ready to adopt the best aspects of foreign cuisine and make them its own. Therefore, it may be safely said that you can enjoy all the best food from home and abroad when in Shanghai.

Shanghai continues to grow and prosper, meeting the aspirations of the 21st century, whilst retaining its proud traditions of service and hospitality. Welcome to friends from all over the world.