What does the Bund mean in Shanghai? The word “Bund” is an Anglo-Indian word for embankment of a muddy waterfront. It was brought by the British from India. The Bund was originally the towpath for dragging barges of rice on Huangpu River in Shanghai. From the mid-19th century onward, the area around the Bund became…
The Bund is one of the best spots to allow you to catch the mesmerizing evening views of Shanghai. People flock here in the evening for the glimpse of the surreal neons and lights exuded from futuristic skyscrapers on the east side of Huangpu River and the concession-era art-deco buildings on the west side of…
Shanghai is unquestionably a paradise to shop till you drop. If you are going to have a Shanghai tour for several days, definitely you won’t miss the chance to experience the spree of buying or window shopping in Shanghai. As you know, Shanghai is roughly divided into two parts – Puxi Area ( west of…
If you are planning your China tour, before you depart for China it is advisable that you have some basic knowledge on how to recognize Chinese currency and identify fake money as well. Basically there are five languages on all China’s banknotes : Mandarin Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur, and Zhuang. China’s legal tender is Renminbi (…
Plan your Shanghai tour? There are plenty of hotels to choose in Shanghai ranging from deluxe 5-star hotels to budget hostels. There is a neighborhood guide to the best areas to stay in Shanghai, as chosen by our trip experts. Shanghai Districts As the largest city in China, Shanghai is divided into 16 districts and…
The Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar on the 58th floor in the Ritz -Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, is undoubtedly the highest outside dining venue in China. This is one of the most enchanting al fresco dining venues in Shanghai, 132 seats, overlooking the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower. The rooftop restaurant & bar also has indoor…
Wuzhen Water Town is one of the best preserved ancient water towns in the Yangtze River Delta, China. Other famous water towns include Tongli Water Town, Zhouzhuang Water Town, Nanxun Water Town and so on. Wuzhen Water Town is located in Tongxian, Zhejiang Province, 130 km southwest of Shanghai and 90 km northeast of Hangzhou….
Wuzhen is a historic water town which lies in the center of a triangle formed by Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. Wuzhen Water Town is located in the city of Tongxian in the northen Zhejiang Province, 80km to the northeast of Hangzhou, 80km to the south of Suzhou and 140km to the southwest of Shanghai. There are…