25 million people call Shanghai home.
It is considered the crown-jewel, both in tourism and trade, in China.
Annual tourist numbers now approach 318 million.
The first and only Province to embrace the Free Trade Zone...and it seems to be working well for them.
Shanghai means "On the Sea" and it is...with both the Yellow Sea and the Yellow River surrounding or running through its midst.
It is hard to imagine that this bustling city was once only a sleepy fishing village.
The effect with all that neon against the water at night is beautiful. In fact, a large tourism offering is Shanghai at Night. Tours both on the water and the ground.
Shanghai at Night Tour
https://youtu.be/V2cicRGxYao
From the Water and Air
https://youtu.be/rW82piTZfUg
Night Walk in Shanghai
https://youtu.be/kg3h15vc1TI
A combination of religions here...from Chinese Folk Religion to Buddhism...and a liberal sprinkling of Protestant and Catholics as well.
Shanghai Buddhist Temple
https://youtu.be/vMVbLF9xSYQ
They have their own language. A form of Chinese known as Shanghainese...but English is widely understood and spoken as well.
Most off the cuisine is known as Benbang and centers around steamed and stirfried foods. A lot of dumpling or fish/seafood dishes.
Traditional Shanghai Cuisine
https://youtu.be/bM-TGKsvsh8
Condiments figure largely in their preparation.
The city boasts of 300 parks and green-spaces!
Parks
https://youtu.be/-p9uWTnwMkI
This is also the home of Shanghai Disney.
https://youtu.be/vCAd2V5crt4
I hope you have enjoyed today's mini-adventure!
