Shanghai - Recapturing the Grandeur of China

Strolling down the main thoroughfare called Nanjing Lu, it’s hard not to feel the heartbeat of Asia’s fastest-growing city that refers to itself as “The Pearl of the Orient.” The ambitious metropolis once known as the “Paris of the East” is home to 16 million people fixated on the concept of “'lifestyle revolution,” showcased by towering high-rises, contemporary urban living, fine dining, and an electrifying nightlife. Having embraced internationalism and a competitive market-driven economy, it now hosts the nation's stock market, accounts for approximately one-fifth of the country's gross national product, and serves as the most important industrial base in the nation.