The Bund & Huangpu River
Huangpu River is not only the mother river of
Shanghai, which divides the city into east and west parts, but also assembles
the splendid attractions of the city. Situated on the east bank of the Huangpu
River, the Bund is the symbol of Shanghai. New finance and commercial houses as
well as grand buildings built in 1930s in the European architectural styles
cluster along the Bund. At night bright lights add to the happy atmosphere as
people stroll along the wide riverside promenade.
Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road is considered to be the 'No. 1 commercial
street in China', which has been a landmark for this city for a long time.
Along its 5.5 kilometers, you will find over 600 shops that on average are
visited by some 1.7 million people each day. Here, you could purchase
everything wanted, spanning from special and cheap souvenirs to the luxurious
world famous brands.
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden is the largest of Shanghai's ancient
gardens with Ming and Qing architectural styles. The garden has six areas, each
with its own style. The Grand Rockery, in the center of the Garden, is the most
renowned sight. Near the garden, there is the City God Temple, where several of
local snack shops and streets are scattered around.
Jade Buddha Temple
It is one of the most famous Buddhist shrines in Shanghai.
The White Jade Buddha was brought here from Burma in the nineteenth century.
One is seated while the other is in the recumbent position of Sakyamuni
symbolizing the Buddha's attainment of enlightenment or nirvana. The temple
also has some impressive images of the Heavenly Kings. Although many people
come to worship each day and burn incense at this very holy and active shrine,
visitors are welcome.
Xintiandi
If you want to experience the historical and cultural
atmosphere of the city, Xin Tian Di is a wise choice. Composed of Shikumen and
modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian
street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and
leisurely life style of this city's new generation. The outdoor cafés, bars and
romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere.
Similar Attraction: Tianzifang
Chenghuang Temple
The Chenghuang temple is a Taoist temple, also called
Yi temple, which is composed of many a halls such as the grand hall, middle
hall, bedroom palace, star gods hall, Yama palace, Xuzhen god hall and so on. The
Chenghuang temple had an area of more than 10,000 square meters including two
gardens: west garden (Yu garden) and east garden. The Chenghuang temple has a
great influence on the residents of Shanghai.
The World Financial Center
The Shanghai World Financial Center is a super tall
skyscraper. It is a mixed use skyscraper, which will consist of offices,
hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and shopping malls on the lower
floors. The hotel component has 175 rooms and suites and goes by the name: The
Park Hyatt, Shanghai. On September 14, 2007, the skyscraper reached 492.3
meters (1,615.2 Ft.) and became the tallest structure on mainland China.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
The 468 meters high tower, which is the highest in
Asia and the third highest in the world, was put into construction on July
30th, 1991 and completed on October 1st, 1994. It faces the bund across the
Huangpu River. With eleven steel spheres in various sizes Hanging from the blue
sky to the green grassland, the body of the tower creates and admirable image,
which is described in an ancient Chinese verse as: large and small pearls
dropping on a plate of jade
Zhujiajiao Town
Zhujiajiao is the best-preserved ancient water town
among the four ancient towns in Shanghai with a history of 1700 years. In the
period of the Three Kingdoms there were already country fairs in Zhujiajiao and
the business prospered in the Ming Dynasty. Now Zhujiajiao is a graceful and
quiet town. Walking on the zigzag stone pathway and the winding long lanes, you
would feel like walking in an elegant and fresh painting.
Shanghai History Museum
Shanghai History Museum was founded in 1983, and
formally opened to the public on May 27, 1984.by means of more than 1,300
pieces of cultural relics, literature and pictures; it presents a holistic
picture of the long history of Shanghai from the remote antiquity to the
liberation of the city in 1949.
