Shanghai, east-central of China, It is one of the world's largest seaports and a major industrial and commercial centre of China. The city is located on the coast of the East China Sea between the mouth of the Chang Jiang to the north and the bay of Hangzhou to the south. Shanghai is China's most-populous city, and the municipality is its most-populous urban area.

Yuyuan Garden: Classical Chinese Garden Architecture

Yu Garden was a private garden of the Pan family in the Ming Dynasty. It was the largest and most prestigious of its era in Shanghai after it was completed.The garden is unique in its design. It perfectly blends decorative halls, elaborate pavilions, glittering pools, zigzag bridges, pagodas, archways, and impressive rockeries.

Feel relaxed as you wander through the corridors and archways, stop to gaze at the famed Exquisite Jade Rock – a 5-ton, porous, beautifully-shaped, spiky rock – or climb to the top of the Great Rockery that was built with thousands of tons of stone and has a height of 14 meters. For those looking for a glimpse into ancient China, as reflected in movies and books, this is the place to be.

Babao Hulu Duck: Buried Treasure

The Babao Hulu Duck hails from Huaiyang cuisine, Legend says Emperor Qianlong created it during the Qing Dynasty. As the name means the  prosperity of country and family, and This association often makes it become the highlight of festive banquets. However, the artistry of its preparation surpasses its name, demanding a high level of culinary skill from the chefs. Chefs  need to use small pointed knives, and with a 4.5-inch incision on the duck, so that they can debone it without damaging the skin.

The next step involves preparing eight kinds of fillings, such as glutinous rice, lotus seeds, dates, chestnuts, ham, chicken, and shrimp, stir-frying them until slightly cooked. After stuffing them into the duck and tying it securely with straw rope, the duck is meticulously crafted into the shape of a gourd. Steamed until fully cooked, the gourd-shaped duck embryo is then deep-fried until golden brown. Through multiple cooking processes, the duck skin becomes crispy and shiny, the meat tender and juicy, and the stuffing soft, fragrant, and flavorful. The combination results in a harmonious blend of savory, fresh, and aromatic tastes.

Shanghai Port: The World's Largest Container Port

Shanghai is a historic trading city in China, with trading activities dating back hundreds of years. During the Qing Dynasty, Shanghai was one of China's important trading ports and maintained frequent trade exchanges with other parts of the world. During the Republic of China, Shanghai's international trade status was further enhanced and it became an Asian trade center. Shanghai is now not only one of the most important economic centers in China, but also one of the most important economic and trade centers in the world.

The most convincing example is Shanghai Port. Shanghai Port has been the world's largest container port for 14 consecutive years, and has realized full-service automation of the terminal for the first time in the world. Its superior geographical location, good water conditions and world-class port facilities and service levels have made it one of the busiest ports in the world, making important contributions to the economic and trade development of China and the world.