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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
US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
BBC News
Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day
The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
US raises threat of military action against Cuba
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba poses a national security threat.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad
Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
News - South China Morning Post
Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among victims’ families
The Brazilian head of a victims’ association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France’s worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter. Air France and Airbus, two of France’s most emblematic companies, said in separate statements that they would appeal Thursday’s ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years. Brazilian Nelson Faria Marinho, who lost his son in the crash...
News - South China Morning Post
Malaysia’s tourism-dependent Langkawi fears rising costs are deterring visitors
On Cenang Beach, Mohamad Zaki Najmi sells fun and adventure activities that have powered Langkawi’s tourism economy for years – jet ski rides and boat tours on the Malaysian island’s turquoise waters. But costs are rising fast at the popular island resort, and the sea sports operator has been forced to pass it on to his customers, a last resort for tourism players in Malaysia as competition for international visitors in Southeast Asia heats up. Higher fuel prices, triggered by the US-Israeli war...
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.
