Shanghai – A Top Destination for Business & Economics School Trips by Esther Henderson
Whatever the world’s future looks like, one thing is for certain: China will play a big part in it. So where better to take Business and Economics students for school trips? Exploring the legacy of China’s dramatic development by touring historical sites in Beijing will cast light on the country’s emergence as a modern economic superpower, but the top destination for many business-related school trips is Shanghai. This is the People’s Republic of China’s most populous city and one of the world’s most important financial centres. Read on for an idea of what a visit to Shanghai has to offer Business and Economics students.
Shanghai: A Brief History
Shanghai was once a mid-sized textiles and fishing town, but as a port it developed greatly in the 19th century and was one of the first cities opened to foreign trade under the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. This led to rapid growth as a commercial hub, with quarters of the city given over to the European powers of the day. This thriving trade continued into the 20th century, with Shanghai becoming a global business centre in the 1930s.
But in the late 30s the city was occupied by Japanese forces, and remained so until the end of World War II. Soon after that, it was taken over by the Communist Party, and its status as a trade centre diminished as many foreign businesses moved to Hong Kong. However, by the 1990s, Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms boosted its commercial status once more, and in the decades since, Shanghai has flourished. All of this makes the city a fascinating destination for business-related school trips and, whatever length the trip, there is plenty to fill the itinerary.
Where to Go in Shanghai
One of Shanghai’s most striking images is that of the Bund, the waterfront along the Huangpu River that mixes stately grandeur with modern bustle. The imposing stone buildings that line the riverside were originally banks and trading houses built by foreign powers including Britain, France, the USA, Russia, Germany and Japan. At night these old-world relics are lit by the sparkle of the new world economy.
From the Bund to the modern Financial District, Shanghai lets students see today’s economics in their historical context. School trips should also make time to ascend the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, to shop on the popular Nanjing Road, and to visit the factories or offices of one of China’s successful corporations, for a full picture of how this city lives and works.
About the Author
Esther Henderson works for Equity School Travel, experts in creating educational visits for schools and colleges. We organise school trips worldwide, as well trips for many other curriculum subjects. Our school trips include destinations in the UK, Europe, Asia, North America and Africa.
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