Pearl of the Orient

Shanghai is the financial center of China and one of the most populous cities with over 20 million residents. The skyline includes various modern skyscrapers with their unique architectural designs. Shanghai was an important port for European trade during the 19th century, and the European influence is still present in the buildings along the Bund, the French Concession, and old churches around the city. But Shanghai has a much older history stemming back thousands of years, and there are archaeological sites and museums housing relics that are 5,000 years old - my favorite to visit is the Guangfulin site in the Songjiang district southwest of Shanghai city center. This metropolis holds so much history and culture worth exploring. #visitshanghai