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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
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, with many people feared trapped in collapsed mall
Media reports say up to 30 people are missing after a blast in a shopping centre, following a magnitude 7.1 tremor.
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
Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting
US president says Iran talks progressing, reups threats if diplomacy fails before sit down with Israeli prime minister.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
German investigators find apparent motive after Berlin Pride attack
Prosecutors say they uncover video of accused Berlin Pride attacker pledging allegiance to ISIL (ISIS).
News - South China Morning Post
‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Leon Chan, 18, recounted to the South China Morning Post that she and her boyfriend had just got off a bus on the west side of Kumamoto city when the quake hit on Tuesday afternoon. The epicentre was about 20km (12.4...
News - South China Morning Post
Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny
China’s emergence as a global biotechnology innovation hub has become a source of strategic concern in the United States, prompting policymakers in Washington to re-evaluate how to respond to its growing influence, according to a recent report by a leading analytics firm. “The country’s latest biotechnology success is strategically important, with implications extending beyond healthcare innovation to include pharmaceutical supply-chain resilience, economic competitiveness and national...
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.
