Shanghai is China's largest city with 8.2 million people in the city and 13 million in the metropolitan area. Shanghai is located about 700 miles southeast of Beijing or a one hour plus flying time. It is located on the coast of the South China Sea and was built up around the Huangpu River.
Shanghai is China's major port.
Shanghai's most famous boulevard is called the Bund, which was once the home to many international banks and trading companies. Thus, many of the buildings are old European style structures. Nanjing Road is the busiest in Shanghai. Lined with shops, restaurants, and theaters, it extends for several miles and leads into the Bund. Shanghai is a major port and a center of industry, education and research.