This port city can be found at the mouth of Asia’s longest river and has been a commercial port since 1842, and since its conception, it has been open to colonial interest and trade. In its heyday during the 1920s and ‘30s, Shanghai was a hub of nightclubs, French villas and opium dens. Taipans walked with peasants and Jews who had fled persecution in Russia lived peacefully alongside Chinese revolutionaries.

Today, Shanghai draws many parallels to New York. It is a grid-like city with a population of 16 million and one of the world's most crowded metropolises. The Shanghainese have a reputation for being open-minded, glamorous and business-oriented with an enthusiasm for moving with the times. Recently, the city has seen a great deal of change, with many high-rises and architecturally impressive buildings being built.

There’s a whole host of possibilities for tourists visiting the city: cultural museums and art galleries, lush green parks, historical monuments, excellent restaurants and a lively nightlife. There is also a good infrastructure for those bringing their kids to the city and excellent shopping for those that can afford it.