The following are the must-see quarters and must-try snacks in Shanghai when you have a tour over the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai

The Bund (Waitan)
 
The Bund is a financial hub and birthplace of Shanghai's modern history with many Western-style buildings. Foreign firms, banks, Customs House, consulates, foreign newspaper and parks all began on the Bund.

Since the 1990s, the Shanghai municipal government began rebuilding the Bingjiang District of the Bund. The Bund's original appearance was preserved and many new stylish buildings were built, such as the Heroes Monument, Chen Yi Square and musical fountain. From the Bund one can have a fantastic view of Pudong.

Lujiazui
 
Lujiazui is the financial and trade zone of Shanghai. The tallest buildings in Shanghai ¨C Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jin Mao Building and Shanghai World Financial Center ¨C are all situated here. The top floors of these buildings offer visitors panoramic views of Shanghai.

The 88th floor of the Jin Mao Building houses a 1,520-square-meter indoor observation deck and the highest post office in China. The observation deck on the 100th floor of Shanghai World Financial Centre is 474 meters above ground.

Shikumen houses

Shikumen houses were built in the late 19th century, blending features of Eastern and Western architecture. Each residence is connected and arranged in straight alleys, with the gate entrance to each alley wrapped by a stone arch.

 
Nanjing Road
 
Nanjing Road is the main shopping street of Shanghai, which enjoys a good reputation all over China, is also called the paradise of shopping. Four famous department stores ¨C Shanghai No. 1 Department Store, Shanghai Hualian Shang Sha, Shanghai Fashion Co. Ltd. and Shanghai First Foodmall ¨C are all located here.

Shanghai snacks

Shanghai snacks can be traced back to as early as the Southern Song Dynasty and became more exquisite in cooking when Shanghai grew into an important city during the early Ming Dynasty. After Shanghai was listed as a trading port by the end of the Qing Dynasty, various regional snacks were assimilated, developed and refined, bringing forth the specialty of Shanghai style. A wide selection of Shanghai snacks comprises dozens of pastries, buns, stuffed dumplings and rice and cakes, which are light, fresh, and tasty. Now refreshments and snacks from all over China and the world are available in Shanghai. Local snacks in Shanghai have their specialties and should not be missed.

Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun

Dating back over 100 years, Nanxiang steamed stuffed bun features typical Shanghai flavors. It is famous for its thin wrap, big stuffing, strong flavor and tender meat. Besides the use of refined flour and pork, Nanxiang steamed stuffed bun has many special ingredients. Water, salt, sugar, soy, sesame and ginger are all included to make the stuffing. The main pork stuffing is mixed with various seasonal ingredients: bamboo shoot for spring, shrimp for summer and crab for autumn. The stuffing is two times larger than the wrap. The buns are usually steamed in containers made of bamboo. The wrap of the buns is very thin and the buns are very juicy.

Fried Stuffed Bun

Fried stuffed bun, with nearly 100 years' history, is a typical indigenous snack of Shanghai. The wraps of the buns are made of semi-fermented paste, and the stuffing is made of pork, shallot, ginger, soy, pepper and sesame oil. The stuffed buns are put in rows in a big pan and fried. With a thin and soft wrap, a golden-colored and crispy bottom, and delicious meat, this snack tastes best hot. Fried stuffed buns were first served in many teahouses in old Shanghai. Special fried stuffed bun restaurants began to appear in 1930s. At present, there are hundreds of such restaurants. The stuffing is varied to include chicken, crab and shrimp.