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  Shanghai is a city of mystery to many of us. We all know that the city is filled with incredible skyscrapers, historical landmarks, and impressive technology all around. But, how much do we all really know about the Asian city that never sleeps? Here are some fun facts about Shanghai to help inspire a future visit! 1. A city of many names! Shanghai is pretty much a place of legend! People often refer to it as the Paris of the East, the Asian city that never sleeps, the New York of Asia, the Pearl of Asia, and more! Regardless of the name, Shanghai remains one of the most stunning cities in the entirety of Asia. 2. What’s the meaning of the name ‘Shanghai’? Whatever you call it by, Shanghai is definitely the name, and it has a special meaning. Shanghai actually means ‘on the sea’. Anyone who has ever been to Shanghai will know why – there’s water all around! 3. White magnolias have a prominent place here. The white magnolia is Shanghai city’s official flower. It was decided by the...

          CRAZY FACTS ABOUT CHINA! 1. China has the largest population in the world. China has a population of over 1.4 billion. The population density in China is 153 per kilometer square (396 per square mile). The median age in China is 38.4 years. About 60.8% of the population live in urban areas.  2. Officially China has 56 ethnic groups. The largest group, the Han, is almost 91% of the whole population. Among the 55 minority groups, Zhuang, Manchu, Hui, and Miao have the largest populations. Most minority groups have their own distinctive culture. Some also have their own language and writing system.  Ethnic Groups in Yunnan 3. There are about 35 million people who live in caves in China!!! Most of them live in Shaanxi Province. It is a Chinese architectural style dating back to the stone age. People in some northern China areas appreciate underground and cave dwellings since they are cheaper to build, easier to warm in the winter, and cool in the...