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SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4: Shanghai, China’s largest city and one of Asia’s leading financial and trade hubs, continues to attract tourists with its blend of modern skyscrapers, historic architecture, and scenic waterways.The city, once a small fishing village in eastern China, has grown rapidly since the 1990s reforms to become the nation’s economic and financial center, now home to over 25 million residents.The Huangpu River remains a focal point for visitors. Tourists on river cruises can enjoy contrasting views: modern skyscrapers on the east bank and historic buildings on the west.On the east side, the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, often referred to as “China’s Wall Street,” features towering structures such as the 632-meter Shanghai Tower.With its world-renowned high-speed elevators and observation decks, the tower offers panoramic views of the bustling city below.On the west bank lies the historic Bund, locally known as “Waitan.” The area showcases early 20th-century Western-style architecture, giving visitors a glimpse of old Shanghai.Nearby, Nanjing Road provides both shopping and leisure opportunities, hosting high-end international brands and attracting both domestic and international tourists.Cultural sites like Yu Garden, with its traditional designs, and the arts and crafts hub Tianzifang, featuring antique stores and handmade products, further highlight the city’s historical and artistic heritage.Beyond Shanghai, other eastern Chinese cities preserve the region’s cultural legacy.Huzhou, in Zhejiang Province, has a population of three million and has been a significant trade center since the 11th century.Known as the birthplace of silk, Huzhou also celebrates tea, porcelain, and calligraphy as integral aspects of its cultural heritage.(Footage by Ayşe İrem Çakır/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)