Tag Archives: China
Shanghai International Arts Festival – Where Art Comes Alive
0Shanghai is a destination that transcends the essence of art. With a history so rich in culture and tradition, the creations from this country have an exquisite aura behind it. Every year the city of Shanghai hosts the Shanghai International Arts Festival (SIAF); the only festival that is recognised at the state level and organised by the Shanghai Municipal. The Shanghai Festival exhibits the world of art, be it Chinese or foreign in the most …
Shanghai Tourism Festival – A Celebration of Cultures
0The year 2013 will see the twenty fourth edition of the Shanghai Tourism Festival, an annual event held in the massive Chinese city since 1990. It is a joyous celebration of cultures from around the world. From its humble beginnings, the festival has expanded to become one of the largest travel expos in the country. The travel festival kicks off with a grand parade held along the city’s main streets. The parade features floats and …
Zhujiajiao Town Shanghai – Venice of Shanghai
0Step away from the towering skyscrapers, busy streets of vehicles and thousands that crowd the streets, the brilliant flashing lights and the constant hum of the big cities to a tranquil antiquity of flowing waterways crisscrossing under beautiful bridges of stone and wood. Located in the suburbs of Shanghai, Zhujiajiao is the best preserved of the four ancient towns in the area. Dating back to more than 1700 years to the Yuan dynasty when …
