Shanghai Information:
Shanghai is China's largest city and is located in the center of the coastline where the Yangtze River flows through its delta into the East China Sea.

Originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai flourished as a center of commerce between east and west, and became a multinational hub of finance and business by the 1930s. Nowadays, Shanghai is China's industrial and commercial capital. It is a busy seaport, and a science and technology center, and has a vibrant business community. In 2005, Shanghai became the world's largest cargo port.

The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, and its new reputation as a cosmopolitan center of culture and design. Today, Shanghai is the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.