Where is Shanghai?
Shanghai is the largest city in China by population, and the second most populous city proper in the world. It is a global financial center and transport hub, with the world’s busiest container port. Shanghai lies on China’s east coast, that is the reason why it has a humid subtropical climate and experiences four distinct seasons. The winter in Shanghai is chilly. However, the summer in Shanghai is extremely cold.
Three things you need to know about Shanghai before go there
- Always bring an umbrella with you
Since the weather in Shanghai is wired, it sometimes very hot in the afternoon and suddenly start raining. It is still an excellent choice to bring an umbrella with you.
- Avoid wearing white canvas shoes
White canvas shoes are relatively hard to take care with, plus the weather of Shanghai is diversified, it may rain any time in summer. So try to avoid wear white canvas shoes when you are there.
- Do some research on what to eat
Since there are so many delicious foods in Shanghai, to avoid difficult to select, it is a good idea to do some research before going to the restaurant.
Local fashion brands originated from Shanghai
- La Chapelle
La Chapelle is a brand that has around ten years’ history, the dominant style of the products is elegant and wise. Since the brand has various color, it is hard to find a dominant color. The price range of the brand is from $15 to $86.
Recommendations for the outfits
Silk Sleepwear
When we talk about the material produced in China, usually first appear to people’s mind is silk. Josie Natori is a brand famous for Chinese style garments. This leaf-print silk robe is an exquisite and luxurious choice for you.
Josie Natori
Long Ginkgo Leaf-Print Silk Drop-Sleeve Robe
$695.00
Vintage Shanghai style
Qipao is a significant element in Chinese fashion history. It represents a specific period. Shanghai Tang is a Chinese luxury brand that designs high valued clothing. This emerald Qipao shows the elegant and wise of female and it also perfectly matched with Sarah Jessica Parker’s black pumps and Judith Leiber Couture’s evening clutch.
Shanghai Tang
Classic Qipao
$1,177.00
SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker
Phoebe Patent Mary Jane Pumps, Black
$350.00
Judith Leiber Couture
Tall Slender Rectangle Evening Clutch Bag
$2,195.00
Other things you may interested
If you have a chance to go to Shanghai, you will find Shanghai is a fantastic city with both modern view and historical site. Don’t just go to the most popular spots, but also try to discover the city, you will have some new findings. Shanghai also has lots of delicious food, but most people in Shanghai do not eat spicy food, if you are a person not like spicy, Shanghai is a heaven for you; however, if you are a spicy lover, maybe next time you should go to Hunan province to try their foods. Last but not least, please remember to bring toilet paper before you go to the washroom. Most of the public washroom does not have toilet paper inside, if you need to use the washroom, you would better prepare some before entering in.
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