Similar to other large countries like the United States and Brazil, China has a wide variety of experiences and landscapes. China is more than just megacities and an exploding economy. Despite some of China’s lackluster regulation with regards to air pollution and illegal wildlife trade, the country does appear to protect its national parks. First-time travelers to China will want to consider taking a guide book along.

Planning a trip to Shanghai, China, or Beijing, with your kids? Wondering what to do to keep them happy but not miss out on the culture of this beautiful city? Maybe you are looking for things to do in Shanghai for a day. You’re in the right spot then. We took all 3 girls with to Shanghai and the entire party of 5 loved the city.

Shanghai is a MEGA-CITY! It boasts a population of over 24 million people and is one of China’s busiest cities. It hosts the country’s biggest financial hub and some of the worlds tallest building, Shanghai has the appearance of new, shiny, and modern, but still maintaining some of the traditional and culture.