Shanghai is not only the most important Chinese industrial city but also one of the most popular port cities in the world. It covers the city on a gegrafische area of more than 6,300 square kilometers and is home to nearly 19 million people. With a population density of about 3,000 inhabitants per square kilometer is a very densely populated city. Economically, the heart beats in Shanghai, China. These are mainly the production of textiles, chemical and pharmaceutical industry, shipbuilding and mechanical engineering as well as the Stahproduktion particularly important industries. Also of significance is the publishing and printing industry, paper industry and the consumer electronics and the manufacture of electronic devices. In the year 2010 is initially targeted at World EXPO in Shanghai, from which one expects in China, further economic growth and additional trading partners. A major disadvantage of the economic expansion is in Shanghai, but the massive environmental pollution. Above all, the huge oil refineries, metallurgical and chemical plants provide an extremely high sulfur gas emissions that impact negatively on the health of most people. Sightings of the inhabitants, therefore, with face and respirator masks to protect themselves from the toxic fumes.
Arts and Culture in Shanghai
At the same time, Shanghai is also the cultural center of China. Anyone who spends a vacation here, or has to do professionally, should therefore leave without seeing at least some of the most famous sights. An absolute must in Shanghai is the opera house, with its subtle lighting, especially in the evening and night hours has a gorgeous sight. It is also the scene of numerous world-famous productions and world premieres. Also a must for each visitor belongs to the legendary Shanghai Museum, with its ten galleries. This offer nearly full an overview of art and culture of China in all eras. One of the most impressive buildings on the other hand, the Shanghai Long Hua Pagoda, a seven-storey building and a popular photo opportunity. She comes from the so-called Song Dynasty and is usually in the same breath with such impressive structures as called the Long Hua Monastery. This has as a special highlight an approximately 3 meter high Buddha statue as a landmark. Worth is in Shanghai and also the Peace Hotel.
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