Shanghai is a beautiful and bustling city. The city is quite huge and has several historic and lovely attractions. The city was just a small fishing village until the mid-19th century and since then it has come a long way. Whether it is shopping, historic...more
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This well marinated, succulent mouth watery grilled lamb chops is the Signature dish at the restaurant. This is one of many you'd want to try, I've been there almost over a ten times and I'm yet to try everything on the menu! Love the place!
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Shanghai is a beautiful and bustling city. The city is quite huge and has several historic and lovely attractions. The city was just a small fishing village until the mid-19th century and since then it has come a long way. Whether it is shopping, historic attractions, modern buildings or amusement parks, Shanghai offers everything. The city does not dishearten Muslims visitors and offers good halal restaurants.
A boat ride on the Huangpu River should not be missed. To know about the history of Shanghai a visit to the Old Town area is recommended. There are a number of museums in the city that define the history and heritage of Shanghai. Some of the museums worth visiting in the city include the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai History Museum and Navy Shanghai Museum. There are numerous amusement parks in Shanghai that offer entertainment to people of all age groups. Some of the amusement parks include Jinjiang Amusement Park and Shanghai Happy Valley.
The shopping scene in Shanghai is wonderful. There are several districts in Shanghai where people can shop for the best items. Shop at the Friday Muslim Street where visitors can find a variety of local items. There are several shopping malls in the city such as City Mall, Westgate Mall, Grand Gateway Plaza, High Street Loft, Shanghai Center and Raffles City Mall. For those looking for antique items can find good deals at the Fuyou Antique Market.
There are two airports that serve Shanghai. The Pudong International Airport is the main airport in Shanghai. It is located about 40 Km from the city centre and connects all the major hubs across the globe. Buses, airport shuttles, metros and taxis are available from the airport to the city. Buses take up to 90 minutes to reach the city and cost around ¥ 15-30. There is also a metro line that connects the Pudong International Airport, it operates from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM and costs around ¥ 8. Taxis are also a convenient option but quite expensive.
The Shanghai Hongqiao International Airportserves domestic air traffic. The airport is located about 12 Km from the city centre. There are several buses that connect the airport to the city and cost between ¥ 4-7. Taxis are also available from the airport and take about 20-30 minutes to reach the city centre.
There are a good range of halal restaurants in Shanghai where travellers can find a variety of cuisines. Some of the best halal restaurants in the city include Salaam New Idea Muslim Restaurant, Efes Turkish Restaurant, Uighur Restaurant, Islamic Restaurant, 1001 Nights, etc. These restaurants serve a variety of cuisines such as authentic Chinese, Uighur, Turkish, Indian, etc.
Shanghai has a few mosques; the Pudong Mosque is the most prominent masjid in Shanghai. The other prominent mosques in Shanghai include Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, Fu You Lu Mosque, the Songjian Mosque, Hu Xi Mosque and West Shanghai Mosque.