Shanghai Travel Blog

Shanghai has some of the best museums in China, and some of the top spots for art and history buffs to hang out and soak in a bit of culture. For anyone making a trip to Shanghai, at least one of these should be visited, depending on your interests, to get a deeper look at the art and culture of China. The...

Shanghai is the most populated city in China– but this wasn’t always the case. It is a great modern success story, especially given the fact that it was an unimportant fishing town at one point. It grew from a small town hardly on the map to the country’s biggest city and a one-time...

Shanghai is alive with history and culture, and few cities in China are better primed to help you experience China’s rich past than Shanghai. You’ll find easy access and information in English to some of the city’s best museums, which are centrally located and extremely affordable. For a historical...

If you are a history buff, like I am, then you’ll love Shanghai for all its vibrant and visible tracts of history that are right out in the open and ready to be enjoyed and studied. Here is the best way to enjoy Shanghai’s Old City on foot. Start off at the Bund. This was the center of commerce and...

It was a horrifying moment. I finished my business and reached for the toilet paper only to find there was nothing where the holder should be, and as I looked around water began seeping from the squat pot around my toes. I desperately searched around the tiny stall. In one corner stood a tiny bucket...

The differences between the East and the West are vast, and nowhere are they more evident than in opening conversations. Here are a few Eastern cultural customs and differences that you should be aware of before embarking. Keep in mind that Chinese culture is not like Western cultures, and it beautiful...

You’ll find your stay in Shanghai much more enjoyable if you learn a bit about Chinese culture, and more importantly, Chinese city and business culture. Don’t tip! It is considered an insult to be offered a tip for doing your job. You will make the person feel poor. The idea is that they are working...