Shanghai is a truly epic city and is the biggest city in the whole of the People's Republic of China. It is a dynamic and vigorous international metro-polis, welcomes people from all over the world to enjoy its special feeling. This modern metropolis with its rich heritage of ancient Chinese culture has much to see and do.
Shanghai is also a fascinating city for night owls. The Bund is an absolute must for visitors. The rippling Huangpu River, characteristic buildings on the west bank, and extraordinarily futuristic skyscrapers on the east bank all become more enchanting adorned in sparkling colored lights at night.
Top most attractions of Shanghai:
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 tourist attractions of the city. Situated on the east bank of the Huangpu River, the Bund is the symbol of Shanghai. It symbolizes Shanghai and presents visitors with the cream
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 of Shanghai 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 of Shanghai, 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 Buddhas were brought here from Burma in the nineteenth century.
Shanghai Xin Tian Di
For historical and cultural atmosphere of the city, Shanghai 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.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
It is the modern symbol of Shanghai City. Standing beside the Huangpu River and opposite the Bund with a height of 468 meters (1536 feet), it is the tallest TV tower in Asia.
Longhua Park
It is famous for the ancient Longhua Pagoda and Longhua Temple, the Evening Bell-Striking Ceremony and the peach blossoms.
Shanghai Museum
It is a veritable treasure house of ancient Chinese art and houses 120,000 precious relics. Bronzes, pottery, paintings and calligraphies are distinctive features of the Museum's collection. Seen from above, the Museum resembles a large bronze mirror of the Han Dynasty (206BC -220).
Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
The 646.7-m long Sightseeing Tunnel at the Bund runs from the Bund at the end of Nanjing Rd. to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong. It is the first of its kind for pedestrians in China . The interior wall of the tunnel is decorated with changing colors.
Waibaidu Bridge
It was once the most elegant and magnificent bridge in the city and, up to now, it is still considered one of the symbols of Shanghai.
Three on the Bund
Three on the Bund is a celebration of contemporary living where art, culture, food, fashion and wellness converge to inspire a richer life.
Shanghai is an expanding and ever-changing metropolis with a prospering tourism industry and plenty of action.