Shanghai, which literally means the "City on the Sea", lies on the Yangtze River delta at the point where China's main waterway completes its 5,500-km (3,400-mi) journey to the Pacific. Until 1842 Shanghai's location made it merely a small fishing village. After the first Opium War, however, the British named Shanghai a treaty port, opening the city to foreign involvement.

The ex-president of the United States, George W. Bush who firstly visited Shanghai , once said meaningfully Shanghai comes back again ! When he shortly stayed in Shanghai, he told the world-renowned magnates in business circles that the miraculous change and dreamlike development of Shanghai in all aspects has showed the success, creativity and versatility of Chinese people,

Brief introduction

Shanghai is cut into two major parts – Puxi (the west part) and Pudong (the east part) – by its mother Huangpu River.

As with other big cities, Shanghai is also divided into several districts. Downtown area, which consists of five districts, lies in the center of the city.

As an international hub, Shanghai attracts myriads of foreigners every year, contributing to a local housing market boom and adding vitality and business opportunities to the city.

Chinese souvenirs are available in almost every corner of the city. But for quality souvenirs at a good price, we would recommend you two places where a collection of souvenir shops or dealers can be found.

For those coming from out-of-town, buying souvenirs for friends and loved ones at home is a mission indispensable. In many cases the success of a trip depends on the quality of the souvenirs.