One of the world's largest seaports and a major industrial and commercial center of China, is located in the middle of the coast of the Chinese mainland andon the Southern shore of the Yangtze River estuary.

The famous Huangpu River flows through Shanghai, which is in the possession of a host of historical scenes and sights that testify to the city's modern-time glory as a national commercial and financial center. Shanghai was the first Chinese port to be opened to Western trade, and it long dominated the nation's commerce.

Catering and entertainment service are distinctive of the tourist industry of Shanghai. The land of Shanghai is studded with restaurants, including age-old eateries, fast food chain stores, and snack bars with a distinct local flavor.