For many tourists, China remains a mysterious, unknown land, but interest in this country is steadily growing. First of all, tourists tend to visit the largest, most beautiful cities. Moreover, it is difficult to determine the leader today, since the interest is divided between two Chinese cities. Beijing or Shanghai are more attractive for guests from abroad, what are the features of rest in either city, let's try to figure it out.
Treatment in Beijing and Shanghai
Everyone has heard about traditional and alternative Chinese medicine, as well as about the miracles performed by local followers of Hippocrates. Beijing in this regard is one of the most famous in the country. As befits the capital, it has large medical centers using different methods of treatment, the list includes acupuncture, qigong, breathing exercises, massages, exercises aimed at "reconciling" the yin and yang energies play an important role. According to many scientists, the causes of most diseases lie precisely in the imbalance of energies in the body.
Shanghai is not inferior to the capital in terms of the number of treatment centers and clinics, the level of development corresponds to the European one. This city is characterized by a combination of European and Chinese techniques to achieve the best result. They offer treatment for diseases of the heart, cardiovascular system, urology, allergies. Many clinical institutions specialize in the treatment of burns.
Shopping in Chinese
Low-quality goods from China sold in Russian markets make tourists too suspicious, although you can find amazing quality items in Beijing. Wangfujing is the name of the main shopping street of the Chinese capital, where the most famous shopping establishments are located - shops, centers and the famous Beijing department store. Fans of antiques, second-hand books and masterpieces of painting will be able to replenish their collections in one of the shops located on Lyulichan Street.
In Shanghai, you can find good quality things at an attractive price. Among the souvenirs, silk and pearls, electronics, antiques prevail. The name Paris East means that you can buy fashionable clothes and shoes, perfumery and cosmetics here.
Exotic Chinese cuisine
Any tourist will immediately name a dish named after the capital of China - Peking duck, indeed, in this city you can make an order in every restaurant and get a famous specialty. The secrets of cooking real duck are honey, which is used to rub the poultry before baking, and cherry wood in the oven. A sign of respect for a guest of a Chinese restaurant is the chef who made 120 slices of poultry. In general, in Beijing, one should not rush to lunch, even if there is little time for sightseeing. For Beijing people, this is a ceremony; you can enjoy delicious food as well as architectural masterpieces.
There are many food outlets in Shanghai, from eateries to high-end restaurants. The most popular dishes are crabs (in different cooking options) and tsun van bing, green pancakes due to the large amount of onions added to them.
sights
Beijing is a city where sights are at every turn, distinguished by their long history and complex names. And the most interesting place in the capital is Gugun, called the Forbidden City. The magnificent architectural ensemble, created during the Middle Ages, was closed to an ordinary resident. Today it is an open-air museum, where masterpieces of architecture and culture are collected.
For fans of recent history, there is another meeting place in the capital - Tiananmen Square, where an important state ritual is held every morning - raising the flag, a stunning beauty spectacle. In the vicinity of this square there are monuments related to recent events in history: Mao Zedong's Mausoleum; Chinese History Museum; Museum of the Revolution; building for meetings of the National Assembly. Shanghai is attractive for tourists, it has its own "Venice" - Chibao, an ancient city, American, English and French quarters, the last one is a Mecca for guests. Another meeting place is the Bund Embankment, the second name is Bund.
Comparing the two main metropolitan areas in China did not help determine the leader. Each of the cities is attractive for tourists, each has its own "chips" that attract visitors from abroad. Therefore, in Beijing, you need to buy tickets for those guests who:
- strive to visit the heart of China;
- would like to take a course of acupuncture and restore the balance of energies;
- dream of buying a high-quality Chinese thing;
- want to compare our Mausoleum with the Mausoleum of the Chinese ruler.
In Shanghai, travelers who:
- dream of silk and pearls;
- want to compare European and Chinese treatment methods;
- would like to try crabs;
- love sightseeing.
