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Shanghai, China City Information
Shanghai, China
General Information
Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city. Shanghai is a global center for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port. As of 2022, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 13 trillion RMB.
Explore Shanghai through real walking tours, skyline views, and local life.
1. Shanghai 4K Walk – Bund to Yu Garden
2. Shanghai Walking Tour – The Bund Explained
3. Shanghai Street Walk – French Concession
4. Shanghai Walk – Nanjing Road to The Bund
Walk along Shanghai’s most famous shopping street toward the iconic skyline.
5. Shanghai Night Walk – Nanjing Road & Bund (4K)
Experience Shanghai at night with neon lights and skyline views.
Shanghai Highlights
The Bund
The Bund is Shanghai’s most iconic waterfront, offering historic European-style buildings facing a futuristic skyline.
Pudong Skyline
Pudong showcases Shanghai’s modern development with skyscrapers like Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl.
Nanjing Road & Night Life
Nanjing Road is known as China’s most famous shopping street, especially vibrant at night with neon lights and crowds. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Shanghai News
Latest Shanghai News
China Daily > China News
Education, health fees among key concerns
China to legislate on preschool education
China Daily > China News
Education, health fees among key concerns
China to legislate on preschool education
China Daily > China News
Satellite lofted for first Arab country
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
China Daily > China News
Satellite lofted for first Arab country
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
BBC News
Widespread damage from magnitude 7.1 earthquake in south-west Japan
Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
BBC News
Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Moment Canadian politician accidentally reads AI prompt during speech
‘Here’s a more natural flowing version of that section…’
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘We’re here to stay’: West Bank Palestinians defy Israeli attacks
Settlers burned homes and a mosque in at-Tuwani. Residents say it is part of a campaign to push them off their land.
News - South China Morning Post
A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest
Beijing has launched a drone research hub in Tibet near Mount Everest in an effort to exploit its high-altitude advantage in the ongoing competition for technological dominance between the US and China. The Plateau Drone R&D Application Centre was recently unveiled by Xizang University, state news agency Xinhua reported earlier this month. Xizang is the official Chinese pinyin name for the Tibet autonomous region in western China. Situated on the Chinese side of the world’s highest peak, the...
News - South China Morning Post
China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’
Beijing has tightened its rules on the sale of military equipment to ban its sale through unauthorised channels. “In recent years, some business operators have openly sold, online and offline, goods … such as decommissioned and scrapped military equipment, causing an adverse impact and creating security risks,” an administrative notice issued by multiple state bodies said. The notice – made public on Tuesday and published internally last week – covers everything from uniforms to machinery,...
China has a rich and diverse film industry that extends beyond its internationally acclaimed mainstream films. One aspect of Chinese cinema that may not receive as much attention is regional movies. These movies, often produced by local filmmakers and focusing on specific geographic areas within China, provide a unique glimpse into the culture, traditions, and stories of different regions.
China is a vast country with a rich culinary heritage that includes a diverse range of regional cuisines. From spicy Sichuan dishes to delicate Cantonese flavors, each region in China offers its own unique and delicious dishes. Let's take a closer look at some of the most popular regional cuisines in China:
China is a country rich in cultural diversity, each region having its own unique customs and traditions, including distinct styles of clothing. Traditional Chinese regional clothing not only reflects the history and heritage of each area but also showcases the craftsmanship and artistry of the people.
China is home to a wide variety of rare and unique animals that captivate wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. From the iconic giant panda to the elusive South China tiger, the country's diverse ecosystem offers a haven for these endangered species. Let's take a closer look at some of the rare animals that call China home.
