Breaks In Shanghai – Shanghai Hotels
and West in Shanghai. Undoubtedly the most modern city in China, Shanghai’s
skyline easily rivals that of other big cities such as New York, Hong Kong and
London. Impressive sights such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Metro help
provide the city with a space-age feel. However, hidden among the skyscrapers
are little alleyways and shikumen lanes
that will take you back to the Shanghai of two hundred years ago. Shopaholics
will enjoy spending time (and money!) on Nanjing Road, a pedestrianised stretch
filled with shops catering to every budget.
Stay
Mansion Hotel – This hotel used to belong
to a crime boss in the 1930s, and its decor celebrates this glamorous and insalubrious
past. The Mansion is located in the French Concession, with quirky shops and
well-known restaurants right outside its doorstep. The dark wood furniture and
plush carpets help transport you back to the glamour of ‘old Shanghai’, while a
meal at the Rooftop Restaurant provides spectacular views of the modern-day
city. Room rates start at £180.
Eat
Nanxiang Bun Shop – No trip to
Shanghai is complete without a taste of the famous xiaolongbao – steamed soup dumplings – and the most authentic ones
are from the Nanxiang Bun Shop. There are now several branches of this
restaurant around the world, but the daily, snaking queues outside this branch
testifies to its popularity. The pork filled dumplings are probably the most
popular, although the crab roe filled ones give them a run for their money too.
Avoid serious hungry by biting a small hole in the wrapper first, before
savouring the steaming hot broth and then dipping the rest into a tart vinegar
sauce.
See
Zhujiajiao – This sleepy little town
on the outskirts of Shanghai is the Chinese version of Venice. Hire a gondola
to take you around the picturesque canals and catch a glimpse of the townsfolk who
still live in the Ming dynasty houses along the waterways. Zhujiajiao’s most
famous features are the 36 bridges spanning the canals – most are narrow wooden
constructions and date from the Ming or Qing dynasties. You’ll also be able to
visit a well-preserved Qing dynasty post office, with exhibits of old postcards, and letters written on bamboo.
Check here for Shanghai travel information.
(Photo: ilearn-culture.com)
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