Beijing and Shanghai, as two of the world’s most famous cities with two distinct style attract the people throughout the world. In Beijing, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Hutong, Peking Opera, roast duck etc make you feel a strong cultural atmosphere here; but if you want to know China’s rapid development, the recent outcome of Shanghai’s science and technology, information technology, trade, financial will make you feel an international cultural exchange and integration in the bustling city.
Plenty of shopping to be had in Beijing now. Mostly souvenirs, followed by imitated designer ware, pirate DVDs, fake Chinese antiques etc. Reasonably priced electronics.
Eating & Drinking in Beijing ranges from the simple street stand, to the small family owned and run restaurant, to the big imported chains which are now springing up all over.
Beijing offers a wide variety of entertainment. Visitors can enjoy the traditional Chinese performances of Beijing Opera, Chinese Drama, Kongfu and acrobatics staged at theaters and teahouses or stop off a private Karaoke TV room to sing, or at a bar for a drink. For those who prefer more active pursuits, Yoga, bungee-jumping and rock-climbing are also available.
With a history of more than 700 years, Shanghai was once the financial center of the Far East. Current Shanghia is an exhilarating metropolis that isn't just living China's dream, but is setting the pace for the rest of the world.
You've come to discover what makes Shanghai such a desirable holiday destination, so where do you start? We've decided to lend a helping hand by taking the guesswork out of where to start your journey by setting out some routes to follow as you travel around this city.
Shanghai is hailed as the "Shopping Paradise" and "Oriental Paris". So if you come to Shanghai, shopping should not be missed any more than its other charming attractions. Providing the very best of shopping has become an indispensable part of Shanghai's tourism industry.
Shanghai offers a diverse and vibrant entertainment more than that found in most modern cities. Bars and clubs seem to be everywhere, although are concentrated particularly along Hengshan Lu and Maoming Nan Lu in the French Concession area.