First time visitors to Shanghai, or indeed to China itself, are in for a world of surprises and an eye-opening trip. The country has a unique identity which is reflected in its everyday activities and in the attractions which are on offer to tourists. Many people find that they are pleasantly surprised by the quality and value for money on offer in hotels in Shanghai, and the same goes for the food in the restaurants and also the prices for entering tourist attractions. Just a few of the best places to go in Shanghai are outlined below.

The First National Congress of the Communist Party site. For a glimpse into China's recent history and indeed its current lifestyle and culture, no trip to Shanghai is complete without dropping in to say hello to the boys who worked under Chairman Mao. The Party site was opened as a public building to receive visitors just 50 years ago and since then it has hosted numbers of visitors in the millions. The building is something of a museum, featuring as it does genuine artifacts which were used by members of the Communist Party under Mao and indeed there is a wax model mock-up of a Party meeting in session complete with a dummy of Mao himself chairing proceedings. A fascinating slice of Chinese history.

Jade Buddha Temple : You'll have to head up north to the Putuo District for this one, but it's well worth the short taxi ride. The temple was built in 1882 to display two jade Buddha statues which a traveling monk brought from Burma. As well as some stunning architecture, the temple is surrounded by excellent vegetarian restaurants.

Travelers can visit one of the newly built museums, such as Renmin Park, before heading to Huaihai Road, which is packed with eateries and bars.

There are many clubs, theaters and cinemas in Shanghai, many of which are located close to Shanghai hostels.The annual Shanghai International Film Festival is a highlight in the city's busy events calendar. Go celebrity-spotting as industry heavyweights from China and abroad descend on Shanghai for the event.

The place of Shanghai and Beijing surely requires a guide at the time of visiting to visit the place along with the history attached with the place. Just visiting a place and not knowing the history behind it will make the visit incomplete. Therefore, it is advisable to hire a local guide to visit at any place. It helps to visit that place in a better way and completely. The visit should involve historical places, shopping places, economical places, business places etc. that differs from country to country.




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