TRAVEL SPECIAL .........CHINA BRAZIL SCOTLAND

TRAVEL SPECIAL CHINA BRAZIL SCOTLAND

SHANGHAI
REGION: China Shanghai is a renowned international metropolis. This Chinese city is one of the country’s most influential economic, financial, trade, cultural, science and technology centres. Business opportunities, therefore, are abundant here and draw a considerable number of India’s corporates for investment and commercial purposes. If you happen to be in the city for work, take a couple of days off to check out what more it has to offer.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN SHANGHAI:

Nanjing Road: Head here for a serious bout of shopping.

Oriental Pearl TV tower: Home to the Shanghai Municipal History Museum, a revolving restaurant along with retail and entertainment centres, the tower offers a stunning view of the city.

Qibao Ancient Town: Get a glimpse of how ancient water townships worked, catch a shadow play and try the street food.

Shanghai Museum: Check out one of the world’s largest museum’s of Chinese art and then stop by the gift shop on your way out.
www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai 

SAO PAULO
REGION: Brazil
    Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, and a bustling centre of commerce, both domestic and international. The city has been known more for its industries and concrete landscape, but below all the business lies a thriving culture. Sao Paulo is a beehive of activity that offers a jovial nightlife as well... after all, if you work hard, you ought to play hard as well. São Paulo, or Sampa, as it is also often called, is also probably one of the most underrated cities tourism-wise, often overshadowed by other places in the Brazilian sun and beach circuit such as Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. It is, in fact, a great city to explore, with its own idiosyncrasies, the exquisite way of living of its inhabitants, not to mention the world-class restaurants and diverse regional and international cuisine available to all tastes. If you happen to be here for more than a few days’ drive out to the coastal town of Santos, which is a popular weekend destination from Sao Paulo. Enjoy some sun and sand at Toque Toque Grande, Toque Toque Pequeno and Maresias Beach. www.cidadedesaopaulo.com
TOP THINGS TO DO IN SAO PAULO:
    Parque Estadual Serra do Mar:

Get away from the grey of the city with a trip south to Parque Estadual Serra do Mar (part of the Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves), a mountain range covered by exuberant rainforest that faces the coast and provides various eco-tourism options.
    Avenida Paulista:

This main business avenue of the city, Avenida Paulista is where most of the big companies have their offices. It is also where some of Sao Paulo’s most interesting architectural structures are.
    Visit the Museums:

Two of the museums that are a must-visit in Sao Paulo are Museu do Ipiranga and Memorial da América Latina which are known for their collections of native Brazilian artefacts and colonial history.
    Attend a football match:

Brazilians love their football and come out in full fanfare to watch a game of their favourite clubs. Go along with work colleagues or alone and join in the thrilling spectacle at the Morumbi Stadium.

    GLASGOW
    REGION: Scotland
    Nestled along the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow has transformed itself from an industrial city to one of the cultural capitals of Europe. Known most prominently as a ship building centre, the city is also becoming a centre for the arts. Glasgow is also the best British shopping destination outside of London.
    TOP THINGS TO DO IN GLASGOW:
    Glasgow Science Centre:

Enjoy interactive science exhibits, lectures and films here.
    The Tall Ship:

This three mast former Victorian cargo carrier hosts interesting nautical exhibitions, and is berthed alongside the Riverside Museum, which was recently voted European Museum of the Year.
    St Andrew’s Cathedral:

The Neo-Gothic architecture of the St Andrew Metropolitan Cathedral is what draws most tourists to this site. With towering steeples, tinted glass windows and arched ceilings, this church exudes grandeur.
    People’s Palace and Winter Gardens:

Explore the city’s social history through a wealth of historic artifacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays at People’s Palace. Get a wonderful insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by. In the adjacent Winter Gardens you can wander among the exotic palms and plants or enjoy a coffee or lunch at the café. Outside, you can admire the restored Doulton Fountain and relax in the attractive surroundings of Glasgow Green.
    House for an Art Lover:

This is a great place to spend a leisurely afternoon, roaming the building, checking out the exhibitions at the gallery and then sitting down to some people spotting at the on-site cafe.
    Shopping in Buchanan Street:
    The retail streets of Sauchiehall St, Argyle St and Buchanan St which form a Z shape, popularly known as the ‘Golden Z’ offers a fantastic range of high brand and speciality products. Shop for unique and limited edition art and gifts at the gallery of Modern Art or The Lighthouse, on Mitchell Street.
    Go on a whiskey trail:

Glengoyne Distillery, Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Distillery, Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Distillery are among the Scotch distilleries in and around Glasgow that offer tastings and tours. This is a great way to loosen up after a series of work meetings — go alone or get a couple of your colleagues to join in.
    Pub crawl:

Visit some of the oldest pubs in Glasgow in Stockwell Street, High Street and Argyle Street and toast with newly made friends.
    Glasgow Greens: I

t’s time to chill out at the Glasgow Greens, the city’s oldest park. Wander over the park to the West microbrewery, housed in the old Templeton carpet factory, a rosy-red Victorian masterpiece based on the Doge’s Palace in Venice, for a pint and a schnitzel.
    Glasgow Necropolis: Take a guided tour of Glasgow’s most famous cemetery and check out the stone graves of the city’s famous.
www.seeglasgow.com 

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