Shanghai, Hu for short, is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world. Situated on the estuary of the Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, and cultural center in East China. Also, it is a popular travel destination for visitors to sense the pulsating development of the country.

In addition to its modernization, the city's multicultural flair endows it with a unique glamour. Here, one finds the perfect blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional, and the Western and the oriental.

New skyscrapers and old Shikumen, characteristic residential buildings with a history of more than 100 years, together draw the skyline of the city. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed the city's culture, making a visitor’s stay memorable.