Jin Mao Tower – Scale Shanghai’s Dizzying Heights
0The Jin Mao Tower is an 88 storey tall skyscraper located in Shanghai’s Lujiazui area. It was the tallest building in the People’s Republic of China until 2007, when it forfeited that claim to the Shanghai World Financial Centre, which is located just next to it. The name Jin Mao comes from traditional Chinese and literally means “Golden Prosperity”. The tower is one of the most prominent features of the city skyline. Construction on the …
Shopping in Shanghai: Variety, Affordable and Fun!
0Shopping in Shanghai is an absolute treat for shopaholics as there is a multitude of items and a variety of options. One of the absolute must-visit arenas is the famous ‘Four Streets and Four Cities’. The four streets consist of Huaihai Road, Nanjing Road, Middle Tibet Road and North Sichuan Road. Nanjing Road is packed with an assortment of shops which have been there for centuries. Huaihai Road is also a well-known shopping destination, of …
In the Midst of Shanghai People’s Square
0Adjacent to Nanjing road of Shanghai, the Shanghai People’s Square is a large garden-type open public space in the midst of various venues including commerce, cultural and administration centers. the government headquarter building of Shanghai is located at the People’s Square. The green belt encircling the square includes shrubbery, pines and camphor trees. Sculptures and flower terraces adorn the two small pieces of grasslands at the square. An exceptional Shanghai hotel, Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai …
