Shanghai is located in the eastern China, sitting China tours on the mouth of Yangtze River. It is the largest, most prosperous and populous city in China. Due to the rapid economical development, it becomes the center of economy, finance, trading and transportation of China. Short for Hu or Shen, Shanghai is one of four municipalities directly under the central government. Occupying an area of 6340.5 square kilo meters, it accounts for 0.06% of China territory. Chongming Island in Shanghai area is the third largest island in China after Taiwan and Hainan.
Shanghai is also a hot tourist destination renowned for its many historical landmarks and modern buildings such as The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and its extensive growing Pudong skyline, etc. The beauty of Shanghai is centered on kinds of Yangtze River cruises building of various styles. The old Chinese architectures make people immerse themselves in the world of 1930s. The towering skyscrapers make you feel amazing the modern technology. The Gothic arch, Baroque corridors and south gardens and residence of south China harmoniously display melding of the eastern and western culture.
The Chinese generally respect age far more than do their Western counterparts. Increasingly there are more "senior discounts" (for those over 70) offered at tourist attractions. If you book a hotel from an international hotel chain overseas, inquire about but don't expect senior discounts. In Shanghai, brace yourself for long stairways at some museums and temples, and impatient crowds Shanghai tours everywhere you turn.
Elderhostel arranges study/travel programs for those age 55 and over (and a spouse or companion of any age) in the U.S. and in more than 80 countries around the travel to Shangri-la world, including China. ElderTreks (tel. 800/741-7956; www.eldertreks.com) also offers expensive small-group tours to China.
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