Shanghai, China

Shanghai is located in Eastern China, on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta. It is China's largest city and the world's eighth-largest city. Shanghai has a population of 18.7 million people, including 2 million transients. The city is widely considered as China's modern economic citadel, as well as one of the country's most prominent cultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and communications centers. Shanghai is also home to one of the busiest ports, which has grown to become the world's largest cargo port.

Sightseeing, business centers, and shopping malls, all of which are located in People's Square and along the Huangpu River, are only three of Shanghai's most popular tourist attractions.

Nation: China

No. Tourists: more than 10 million annually

Best time to visit: October to November