Archive for October, 2011

What are the Best Places to Shop in Shanghai?

October 17, 2011 | Uncategorized

Shanghai is hailed is hailed as the "shopping paradise" and "oriental Paris." Aside from the tourist attractions, shopping should not be missed if you go to Shanghai; anything you can imagine is for sale in the streets, malls, or department stores. Beneath Shanghai's numerous shopping malls, flea markets and stalls flourish as people come and go.WHAT AND WHERE TO SHOPSilk Products- Silk products are numerous in Shanghai due to its closeness to Suzhou (the finest silk producer in the world). Jiangnan

Cultural Surprises Await

October 8, 2011 | Uncategorized

China is a world away from most everywhere in the world but a trip to Shanghai is a must at least once in your lifetime. If all you know of the culture is what you picked up watching Direct tc you're in for a bit of a culture shock. Here are some of the noticeable differences you'll encounter in ShanghaiThe Crowds - Even if you live in NYC, you've never experienced crowds like