Shanghai Cruises

China's largest and most cosmopolitan city, Shanghai's name means “city on the sea” as it sits on one of the tributaries of the Yangtze River. A city full of art and architecture, it's a popular port of call with many. Must see attractions include ‘Shanghai Museum', ‘Jing'an Temple' and ‘Pearl Tower'. The ‘Old City' is a fascinating place to have a stroll through; this is where you'll find ‘Yu Garden', ‘City God Temple' and ‘Huxingting Tea House'. You'll find that most of the old wooden architecture of ancient Shanghai still preserved here too.

For Chinese crafts and jewellery head to ‘Yuyuan Bazaar'. Or if you fancy shopping in the high end boutiques, go to the west end of Nanjing Road West near Jing'an Temple. 'Yuyuan Gardens' is one of the best places to find antiques and souvenirs like teapots, paintings and silk bags.

The local currency in Shanghai is the Chinese Yuan. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +7).