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 Shanghai
- China
Known in years past as the “Paris
of the East” and “Queen of the
Orient”, Shanghai is China’s most
populous and sophisticated city. Its infamous
Great World Entertainment Center has been
transformed into a modern state-of-the-art
theater and Shanghai Youth Center. The wide
boulevard known as the Bund was the centerpiece
of colonial Shanghai and is a major part of
the 21st century showcase that Shanghai has
become...
Recent years have brought dramatic changes
to nightlife in Shanghai. New bars and clubs
open almost weekly. A process of sorting has
been occurring by which many new offerings
are tried and tested with some closing soon
after opening, only to be replaced by others
(or reopened under new management) within
a short period of time. Sports bars, comedy
clubs, theme bars (Egyptian, Irish, glamour
and fashion, Middle East, colonial, and others)
are all part of the wide array of choices.
The Huangpu River divides Central Shanghai
into two distinct areas: Pudong (east of the
river) and Puxi (west of the river). The best
known attractions of interest to visitors
are in Puxi, including the Bund, the centerpiece
of tourism, (though not the physical center
of town). West of the Bund is the former International
Settlement and one of Shanghai's main shopping
streets, East Nanjing Road. South of the Bund
is Old Town, a maze of narrow lanes and landmarks
of the heart of the original city of Shanghai.
West of this Old Town and hidden in the backstreets
north and south of Huaihai Road (Shanghai's
premier shopping street) is the former French
Concession, with its tree-lined streets, 1930s
architecture, cafes, and bars. At its western
end, in Xintiandi, is the more recently established
collection of Western-style restaurants and
bars. Continuing southeast, the way opens
onto the massive shopping mall intersection
of Xujiahui. Farther south is Shanghai Stadium!
Shanghai, the Eastern Pearl, is a welcoming
and enchanting city and a fascinating vacation
destination
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