Shanghai is the biggest city in China and is featured amongst the leading urban areas in the world, having population of about 20 million. Apart from the magnificenttourist spots like Xin Tian di, Oriental Pearl Tower and Bund, the Shanghai is also well noted for being the commercial and financial capital of the country.Some of the other prominent tourist spots are Shanghai Museum, Jinmao Tower, Huangpu River. Even it has also got loads to offer to the shopping lovers featuring the Xujiahui shopping center, Jaili city and the well known Huahai and Nanjing road.Foodies taking a trip to Shanghai would have a real blast smacking the finest delicacies.Apart from the traditionalShanghai dishes, there are plenty ofrestaurants offering a wide range of delicacies from other parts of the world. In the outer areaof the town, there are places like Zhujajiao Water Town, Chongming Island and the Qibao Ancient Town, these can also be added to your itinerary. Beijing is the star attraction, and in true sense has become the hotspot these days with the Beijing Olympics going on providing it worldwide publicity.In the year 2010, World Expo will be conducted here. All these factors makes Shanghai competent enough to become a top global city.