{"id":6484,"date":"2018-04-18T13:16:36","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T12:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=6484"},"modified":"2019-10-21T13:22:15","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T12:22:15","slug":"shanghai-the-largest-city-proper-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/shanghai-the-largest-city-proper-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanghai – The largest city proper in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shanghai<\/a><\/strong> is a city in China. It is the most populous city in China, and the largest city proper in the world. It is a global financial centre, and an international transport hub. It also has the world\u2019s busiest container port. For centuries a major administrative, shipping, and trading town, Shanghai grew in importance in the 19th century due to European recognition of its favourable port location and economic potential. Shanghai is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is renowned for its historical landmarks such as The Bund, the City God Temple and Yu Garden as well as the extensive Lujiazui skyline and several major museums including the Shanghai Museum and the China Art Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of the top places to visit in Shanghai<\/span><\/h6>\n
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  1. Shanghai’s Promenade: The Bund<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Yu Garden<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The Jade Buddha Temple<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The Shanghai Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Longhua Temple and Pagoda<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. The Oriental Pearl Tower<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. People’s Square<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. The French Connection: Tianzifang<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Xujiahui Cathedral and the Sheshan Basilica<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Things to do in Shanghai<\/span><\/h6>\n
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    1. Take a ride on the Maglev \u2014 the world’s fastest train<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Cruise along Huangpu River on your way to The Bund<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Enjoy exhibits at Shanghai Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Enjoy green spaces at Yuyuan Garden<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Bird’s-eye view the city from the World Financial Center<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Have Fun at Disneyland Park<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Sit inside a revolving restaurant at The Oriental Pearl TV Tower<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Watch performances at Shanghai Circus World<\/span><\/li>\n
    9. Stroll around in a Watertown \u2014 Zhujiajiao<\/span><\/li>\n
    10. Walk and Shop along Nanjing Road<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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