GUIDE The best things to see and do during your visit to Shanghai

Una  tourist trip to China will be incomplete if you do not include in your route the city that hosted the Expo 2010, ,

This is the Universal exposition that put China at the top of world prominence, and which in its day was a good pretext for visit Shanghai.

At the outset I will tell you that Shanghai It is the best exponent of the modernity towards which this great Asian country is inexorably heading.

Yes alright in Shanghai You find various examples of the long Chinese history and tradition, above all you have the best example of what a super modern city is in which there is no shortage of contrasts.

Curiosities history of Shanghai

Nowadays Shanghai It is a huge city and overcrowded, with more than 20 million inhabitants, but its history goes back many centuries.

Specifically, the current enclave of Shanghai It has its origins 1.000 years BC, although its great boom occurred during the XNUMXth century due to its strategic positioning as it was a large river port.

Already in the 11th century, this enclave elevated its rank from a village to that of a commercial port, and in the 12th century it became an important cotton production center.

But it was at the beginning of the 19th century when Shanghai It became the main commercial and industrial center of China, and in the middle of it it became a colonial settlement of the English, French and Americans.

After the Japanese occupation during the Second World War, and a later period, after the triumph of the Chinese Revolution, transfer of foreign businessmen to Hong Kong, the city of Shanghai It has recovered its full boom and is now one of the main industrial centers of said country.

What to see in Shanghai

Next, I'll give you some basic tips that will be useful to you when planning your trip to shanghai.

At the outset you should know that at the time of visit Shanghai You have to combine four different facets.

On the one hand, see the areas that reflect its important colonial history and visit historical places of the long Chinese tradition.

And on the other hand, stroll through the streets of a very modern city where the big names are concentrated. skyscraper; and enjoy your great commercial activity.

colonial shanghai

In this combination, much of your visit to Shanghai will be developed on the banks of the huangpu river, which is where the Shanghai port, the most important in the world today due to the volume of merchandise that passes through it.

On a shore you find the colonial bund area, and on the other, the supermodern Pudong financial district, with its very tall skyscrapers, like the World Financial Center, the second highest in the world.

Traditional Shanghai

The reflection of the long chinese tradition in shanghai you will see it in your visits yuyuan garden and Jade Buddha Temple.

The first goes back to the ming dynasty and was completed in 1577.

It is the best example of a typical Chinese garden where you will see rockeries, ponds and wooded areas among which there are pavilions and sculptural groups such as the Wall of the 5 dragons.

In turn, the Jade Buddha Temple It is a current example of a Buddhist temple, which was completed in 1918.

Due to its large number of halls and Buddhist figures that can be seen, it is one of the essential visits on a trip to Shanghai.

modern shanghai

The best example of Shanghai as a super modern city, apart from the financial zone of Pudong, you will find it walking from the center Renmin People's Square, by the famous Nanjing street, up to the area of Waist.

Shanghai commercial

Shanghai It will also surprise you with its incredible Comercial activity.

Next to the enormous and modern large shopping centers and brand stores of the Nanjing shopping street, in Shanghai you can visit traditional shopping areas, such as Yuyuan Market, and also markets like the one in Yatai Market.

And in conclusion, during your visit you should not miss the tourist activitiesAs an traditional Chinese boat cruise on the Huangpu River, or ride on the Maglev levitation train that connects the city center with the airport.

Or also dine with panoramic views at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, one of the great icons of Shanghai.

In short, you must consider Shanghai as one of the Essential visits for your first trip to China.

Tours in Spanish in Shanghai

For you Shanghai visit you may prefer to sign up for tours and guided visits in Spanish in organized groups.

Here you have all the information about tours in Spanish in Shanghai and surroundings, which includes guided tours of historic and modern cities, attending shows or excursions to surrounding towns and cities.

Specifically, here you have the information about the guided tour of historic Shanghai, which is carried out in a private group, with a guide in Spanish and lasts eight hours.