Shanghai
The City Never Stops
Shanghai, situated at the mouth of the Yangtze River and close to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, is the center of China’s economy, finance and trade.
Shanghai is the epitome of China’s modern history. As the first treaty port after the Opium War, Shanghai has gradually become the focus of the world’s attention. After the golden age of the 1920s-1930s, and the historical boom of China’s reform and opening-up, Shanghai became a cosmopolitan city, acting as a bellwether for China’s economy, culture and trade.
The World-Famous Bund and Lujiazui
Shanghai is bisected by the Huangpu River, with the famous Bund complex on the west bank and the unforgettable Lujiazui skyline on the east. They are like a wise old man and a passionate youth, one who infuses the city with a deep cultural heritage, the other who leads the world in a global march of progress.
The Bund
Shanghai's Golden Years
The Bund in Shanghai is an indelible mark on the city, just like Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The 23 modern buildings on the Bund, known as the "World Architecture Fair", are the epitome of Shanghai's century-long modern history.
Shanghai Lujiazui Financial And Trade Zone
Magnificent Skyline
Shanghai's Lujiazui is a world-renowned financial and trade district with the highest density of skyscrapers in China and one of the most breathtaking city skylines in mainland China. The Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center are among the icons of Lujiazui.
Countless City Landmarks
As a modern, cosmopolitan city, Shanghai has countless city icons, the most attractive of which is the Oriental Pearl Tower. The Oriental Pearl Tower, built in 1994, is made up of 11 spheres that resemble a rocket about to take off. The 259 meters high transparent glass corridor at the top of the tower is the best place to see the sights of Lujiazui and the Bund. In addition to the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, the Shanghai IFC, and the Shanghai Center are among the most majestic skylines in mainland China.
Oriental Pearl Radio And TV Tower
Pearls by Huangpu River
Located on the east bank of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl Tower is made up of 11 spheres of different sizes, and has become a symbolic city icon in Shanghai due to its unique appearance and location. The Oriental Pearl Tower is equipped with a high observation deck that provides a panoramic view of the Bund.
Business Districts where Fashion and History Merge
Shikumen is the most distinctive form of residential houses in Shanghai, based on traditional Chinese architecture and the fusion of Western architectural art. In recent years, Shikumen has been given a more fashionable twist, with Shanghai Xintiandi representing a modern commercial center that perfectly combines fashion, shopping, entertainment and history. There are many other commercial districts of this kind in Shanghai, including Nanjing Road Pedestrian Walkway.
Lively Yu Garden Area
The Yu Garden and City God Temple area is the most bustling downtown area in Shanghai, where tourists come every day, especially during the annual Lantern Festival, and the crowds are truly impressive.
Yu Garden
A Downtown Escape
Yu Garden is the most prestigious classical Chinese garden in Shanghai. The whole garden can be divided into six relatively independent areas: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and the Inner garden. There are also special landscapes inside and outside the garden, such as Exquisite Jade Rock, Dragon Walls, Mid-Lake Pavilion and the Zigzag Bridge.
Yuyuan Tourist Mart
Zigzag Bridge and Pavilion
Yuyuan Tourist Mart, located in the old section of Shanghai, has long been one of the liveliest places in the city. The Zigzag Bridge and the Mid-Lake Pavilion in front of the Yu Garden are surrounded by countless old and famous stores, snacks, teahouses, and jewelry stores.
The Legacy of the World Expo
The 2010 Shanghai World Expo was China’s first comprehensive world expo, and the quality, quantity and number of pavilions were among the best in the world. It’s been a few years since the Expo ended, but for those who didn’t get to see it, it’s not too late to check it out.
Featured Museums
With the rapid development of economy, Shanghai’s cultural and educational industries have always been ahead of other regions in China. The Shanghai Museum is one of the most comprehensive museums in the country. There are hundreds of other featured museums, such as the Shanghai Auto Museum and the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center.
Shanghai Museum
Massive Collection of Cultural Relics
Shanghai Museum is located on the south side of the People's Square, the museum has more than ten galleries as Ancient Chinese Bronze, Sculpture, Ceramics, Paintings, and Calligraphy, etc., with rare Chinese treasures such as Western Zhou Da Ke Ding Tripod, porcelains from Five Song Dynasty Kilns, Wang Xianzhi's Duck Head Pill Post, etc.
