Shanghai Vacation Rentals

Shanghai - the jewel of China's cities! This awe-inspiring metropolis makes the perfect vacation destination for those looking for the blend of east and west, the mix of the ultra-modern in the middle of the beauty of traditional China.

There is so much to do in just one city, whatever type of holiday experience you're looking for there will be something for you with a self-catering apartment in Shanghai. For those looking to see the wonders of this modern city, some of the amazing buildings in Shanghai will astound you. The Oriental Pearl Tower at 1,535 feet high makes a great way to see the vista of the city. Use one of the fifteen observatory levels or the revolving restaurant to see the amazing view of the cityscape. Even taller than the Oriental Pearl Tower is the Shanghai World Financial Center. At 1,614.2 ft, the SWFC is currently the world's second tallest building, and is the tallest building in Shanghai. At one of it's three observation decks, one of which is still the highest observation deck in the world at it's height of 1,555 ft on the 100th floor. The Jin Mao Tower features many things to do while enjoying it's views, with it featuring a jazz club, cafés, restaurants and a gym containing the world's highest swimming pool.

But there's more to Shanghai than just it's impressive skyscrapers and modern living. Throughout the first half of the 20th Century, Shanghai was considered to be the cultural center of East Asia, and much of that can still be seen today. The Shanghai museum of art and history has some of the best collections of Chinese artifacts in the world. Shanghai also has many other museums for you to discover, including the Shanghai Art Museum and Shanghai Natural History Museum , as well as several smaller specialist museums.

For those looking for the traditional side of Chinese life while in your private apartment, Shanghai still has what you're looking for even now it has become a large metropolis. There are still several rural areas away from the city center that let you glimpse the picturesque life of traditional china. When you're in Shanghai be sure to visit one of the 3,000 tea houses, where you can sample the traditional Chinese drink surrounded by the history of China. Ancient Chinese buildings, traditional music and food make you feel like you're back in time!

While there is a lot to do with your time in a rental apartment in Shanghai, you should take the time to see what the rest of China has to offer. The other major city in the country is Beijing, and there's plenty there to see for those interested in the history of China. From the world famous Tiananmen Square, to the ancient buildings of the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, and of course nearby there's the Great Wall of China! You can see what China has to offer with a self catering apartment in Beijing.