Posts Tagged: Shanghai
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Oct 20, 2011
No CommentsChina Travel Guides
Introduction China has 26 provinces with their own distinctive dialects and regional differences. A total of 23 sites in China were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Routes are usually planned to best practical point of CITS (see Addresses), which also provide tour guides. The CITS guides are very helpful. Even for individuals traveling in...
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Feb 20, 2011
No CommentsSuggestions to discover the culinary tradition of Shanghai
While the cuisine of Shanghai is almost infinite, then some suggestions are noted to enjoy the best of local cuisine: Crab Dumplings Located at 323 Tianyaoqiao Road (next to Xietu Road), your name neatly sums up what is the flagship of this restaurant. No doubt in their kitchens preparing some of the best dumplings (dumplings...
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Feb 19, 2011
No CommentsPopular festivals: the traditional face of Shanghai
Despite its futuristic look, the city of Shanghai is not incompatible with the festivals and ancient rituals that underpin the culture of China. Here are detailed (following its disposal in the Gregorian calendar) some of the most representative and other festivals of interest: Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (Chunjie) This festival takes place at...
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Feb 19, 2011
No CommentsDiscover Shanghai: the architecture of the past and future
The following lines summarize some of the many attractions that dot the streets of Shanghai. Bund It is the area that housed the city’s financial center during the colonial period. While the British presence was hegemonic at the time (as reflected in some 24 historic buildings), the area was also controlled by Russians, Americans and...
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Feb 16, 2011
No CommentsChinese cuisine: beyond the cliches
Within the Asian giant can distinguish four culinary schools, that of Beijing, north of the country, the Shanghai, the east of Guangzhou, south, and Sichuan in the west, the latter being more likely to use spices and intense flavors obtained. However, they all share a common guideline, as well as a unified conception of the...
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Oct 09, 2010
No CommentsShanghai: traditional temples and modern skyscrapers
The coming China In the early 90′s, the Pudong district, located east of the Huangpu River, was nothing more than a quiet fishing village, today, two decades later, the area not only allows for one of the most impressive skylines in the world, but has become the best reflection of the economic strength of China’s...