China – Not Only for Experienced Travellers

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Perfect! Let's say a few things about Shanghai. Shanghai has more than 25 million inhabitants and is a city with a colourful history as well as a strong influence of the West. Many people come to China to experience the feeling of living in one of the Chinese dynasties. This is often associated with water passageways, old buildings, temples, and street food. You can get all this by heading to Zhujiajiao, which is about an hour away from Shanghai. This is a classic old water village and a great trip from the big city. You should also not miss Yuyuan Garden and Cheng Huang Miao City Temple. The Yuyuan Garden surrounds the temple and is beautiful, it is also said to have preserved the feeling of “zen” in the park. The Shanghai Museum will not disappoint you either. China has more than 5,000 years of history, and sometimes Chinese museums can disappoint people despite their rich history. The museum will show you every Chinese era, and it may be good to focus on just one because of the extensive museum. There is also Chinese modern art, which today is also sold for millions of dollars. If you want to see something like this and next to the greatest Chinese contemporary artists like Zhou Tiehai and Ding Yi, head to one of ShanghART's most revered galleries.

Tired of the noisy city? Give yourself a Chinese massage. But let us warn you, this is not for the weak, you may shed some tears in between, but in the end it will definitely be worth it. Or take a walk along Bund Boulevard, where you can taste some food, see some Chinese architecture, or listen to the music of street artists. Enjoy!

Hostels in China

There are also quite a few hostels in China, both in Beijing and Shanghai. You'll find cheap accommodation in Beijing at the Peking Station Hostel, where you'll enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, good staff, and great location. In Shanghai, you'll find the Blue Mountain Bund Hostel.

Did you know?

• In the beginning, Shanghai was just a small fishing village.
• Shanghai has one of the largest bus systems in the world. There are more than 1400 bus routes, and bus rides are very cheap.
• The Forbidden City (palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties) in Beijing consists of 800 buildings.
• The most common surname in Beijing is Wang. More than 10% of people have it.
• The Beijing Opera House is an important part of the city's culture. Residents practice their singing in the parks of the city as often as they sing in the opera.