Postcard From… China
Experience something old and something new in Shanghai
Where? The bustling historic city ofShanghai.
Why go there?Although it usually summons up visions of gleaming skyscrapers, this massive city is actually very child-friendly – and easy to get around.
Children will love...The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe’s performances at the Shanghai Centre Theatre, the river cruises and the Shanghai Science And Technology Museum with its hands-on exhibits.
Parents will love...Perfecting the art of bartering on shopping trips, and the contrast betweenthe historic British settlement on one side of the Huangpu River and space-age new Shanghai on the other.
Stay at… The city’s Marriott Executive Apartments Union Square combine comfort with the freedom of self-catering. Seven nights for a family of fourcost approximately £1,500. Visit www.marriott.co.uk
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