Shanghai Travel Gudie

Shanghai is a big melting pot with a population largely made up of migrants. This has led to the development of the city's colourful culture. Shanghai boasts a large number of celebrated artists and performing troupes. It has two radio stations, four television stations, four film studios and several film making sites.

Many world-class musicians and artists have come to perform in Shanghai. The city regularly hosts international TV, film and art festivals. These events have drawn many domestic and overseas participants and brought an abundance of high-quality programmes to Shanghai audiences.

Activities - Shanghai Acrobatics

The famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe has performed around the globe and is a wonderful night out for visitors to Shanghai. Their movement is art - tightly choreographed and rehearsed endlessly.

Where: The Shanghai Center Theatre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai, China
When: 7:30pm, usually seven nights a week

To book tickets, you can fill in the Contact Form to reserve the tickets. If you book on a weeknight a few days in advance, it is often possible to get front and center seats (be sure to ask). Or you might take our join-in tour for Shanghai Acrobats Show.

Umbrella Handling
Foot dexterity at its best. This acrobat opens umbrellas with her feet and spins them on her toes. Try two at a time. And if umbrellas aren't already enough, there's more.

Through the Tube
Hope this guys streches before he folds himself in half and squeezes rear end first through a barrel and out the other end.

Fun with Glasses and Bowls
Don't try this at home, or at least not on purpose.

Culture in Shanghai

Dramas
Dramas performed in Shanghai include Kunqu, Beijing, Yue, Hu, Huai, Yong, Xi and Shao operas, as well as farce and Pingtan, Shanghai is the cradle of plays and movies.

Traditional Chinese paintings
Flourished in Shanghai and became a special style. Examples can be seen in the Shanghai Museum in People's Square, which also displays comprehensive collections of jade, bronze vessels, ceramics, sculptures, money, and ancient paintings.

Silk Embroidery
Shanghai is famous for silk embroidery of the Gu family style. It was created earlier than the other four famous embroidery styles (the Su, Ting, Yue, and Shu) which were influenced by the Gu embroidery.