Infrastructure in Shanghai
1 min readInfrastructure construction has been a major theme in Shanghai since its economic reawakening. So far, two metro lines and a light rail have been built and more lines are planned. The old Hongqiao Airport now mainly serving domestic routes, was replaced by the new Pudong International Airport, which is connected to the city by a futuristic Maglev.
Elevated highways run through the city and connect Shanghai to the rest of country, paving China’s road to riches. This convergence of capital, limitless self-confidence and the mixing of local and foreign know-how have many wondering if Shanghai will once again become Asia’s financial capital. Those who come to this glittering jungle all share a common desire to roll the dice in Asia’s new fat city where opportunities seem limitless.
Shanghai’s’ Grand Theatre is venue for internationally renowned performances.The dancing days have returned with Shanghai’s nightlife turning up the heat. Chinese and foreigners fill the streets at night eating and drinking, shopping and dancing. By day, the main commercial streets of Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road are thtourists and eager consumers. Those who live, work and play in the “see and be seen”cit are only too aware that the eyes of the world are on Shanghai as it strives to cement itg reputation as Asia’s new capital but one thing is certain, they’ll do it in style.
