2008 BMW Asian Open Travel
Shanghai nestles on the estuary of China’s Yangtze River. It is the largest industrial city in China, with a population of over 18 million. Serving as the biggest base of Chinese industrial technology, the country’s primary seaport and largest commercial and financial centre, Shanghai has captured the attention of the international community and its tourism industry is thriving as a result.
The BMW Asian Open golf tournament is another jewel in Shanghai’s crown. Attracting a throng of top international golfers, this European Tour event has boosted the appeal of Shanghai as a golfing and travel destination for visitors from across the globe.
BMW Asian Open Travel Information
As the official BMW Asian Open course, the Tomson Shanghai Pudong Golf Club, welcomes a host of international visitors and is conveniently placed for all modes of transport. The golf course is located at the heart of three big development zones in Pudong (Ljiazui, Jinqiao and Zhangjiang), as well as being on the central axis route between Nanpu Bridge and Pudong International Airport.
The golf course is just 20 minutes away from both Pudong and Hongqiao International Airports, and a mere one kilometre from Pudong General Metro Station. It is also in close proximity to Pudong’s administrative centre and Central Park.
Shanghai Tourism
Today’s Shanghai is a multicultural metropolis possessing both modern and traditional Chinese features. Modern Shanghai has three key areas of interest for tourists – sightseeing, business and shopping (all based around People’s Square and along the Huangpu River). The city’s cultural centres are located at Mt. Sheshan, Chongming Island, Dingshan Lake and the Shenshuigang Area.
Pudong New District has been built up in just five years. Lujiazui in Pudong has promptly become one of the top financial and trade zones in Asia and possibly even worldwide.
Landmark constructions and skyscrapers continue to push the skyline upwards. These include the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Pudong International Airport (offering easy access to the Tomson Shanghai Pudong Golf Club, which hosts the BMW Asian Open) and Shanghai International Convention Centre.
Known as “the Oriental Paris”, Shanghai is a shopper’s paradise. One of the musts for tourists is Nanjing Road. Huaihai Road is the hub of modern high fashion and trends, while Sichuan North Road caters for a wider range of more regular tastes.
A diverse range of cuisines can be found in the city and today Shanghai offers a host of gastronomic delicacies, focusing on the traditions of Beijing, Yangzhou, Sichuan and Guangzhou, as well as local dishes from the city itself. Shanghai’s restaurants are among the finest to be found in China.
In terms of its tourism attractions, most of the city centre can be explored on foot, and the convenient transportation, comfortable accommodation and colourful entertainment of Shanghai will ensure that you have the best possible BMW Asian Open travel experience.
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