Local Attractions
Shanghai is a metropolis with amazing skyline views and a melting pot of cultures. There’s always something to see, eat and do in this city. Find shopping heaven in the streets along Nanjing Road. Or, discover Shanghai's deep buddhist roots in Shanghai's Jing'an Temple.
Activities and Experiences
The Bund
The Bund stands among the Shanghai’s outstanding foreign buildings, most of which were built before 1937. To the Europeans, the Bund was Shanghai’s Wall Street. In the 1930s, the string of buildings hosted the city's financial and commercial centers, and the world's greatest banks and trading empires established a base here.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Located in Lujiazui of the Pudong district, by the side of Huangpu River and opposite of the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower is a TV tower of 1,535 feet high. It used to be the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007 before being dwarfed by the Shanghai World Financial Center. It is the world's third tallest TV and radio tower, one of the most recognizable landmarks and hotspots of Shanghai tourism, a perfect integration of broadcast television emission, recreation, catering and sightseeing, conferences and exhibitions, history displays, and travel agencies.
Nanjing Road
It is the most prosperous commercial street in Shanghai, and also known as the Shanghai's Champs Elysees. It is China's premier shopping street, 3.4-mile-long Nanjing Road, starts at the Bund in the east and ends in the west at the junction of Jingan Temple and Yan'an West Street. Today Nanjing Road is a must-see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world.
Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple, situated in Shanghai, is a famous Buddhist temple with a long history and rich cultural heritage. Its architecture is magnificent, featuring traditional Chinese wooden structures with fine carvings. The main hall houses sacred statues, giving a tranquil feel. Amid the busy city, it provides an oasis for those seeking peace. Pilgrims and tourists come to worship, burn incense and meditate. It's a cultural landmark attracting global visitors to experience the blend of ancient traditions and modern charm.
Shanghai Xin Tian Di
Shanghai Xin Tian Di will be something like Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong and Clarke Quay in Singapore. Xintiandi, the first development in the Taipingqiao Redevelopment Project, is an urban scenic spots imbued with the city's historical and cultural legacies. Shanghai Xin Tian Di is a fashionable pedestrian street composed of Shikumen and modern architecture style. Located at Shanghai downtown, and only one block south of the prestigious Huai Hai Zhong Road and its Metro station, the project has a site area of 30,000 square meters and a gross floor area of 60,000 square meters.
Yuyuan Garden
When you step into the grounds there are many sights to feast your eyes upon. Abound with buildings, pavilions, sculptures, ponds, trees and beautiful areas the garden itself is divided into 6 areas. Some of the most famous sights in the garden are the Spring Transforming Hall, the Ancient Performing Stage, the Moon Pavilion, the Jade Rock (Yu Linglong), and the Great Rockery which is the first sight to greet you as you walk in. These are just a few of many lovely places. Another smaller garden was built separate in 1709 but now makes up part of the main garden. This area is quaint and charming and one of the prettiest areas in the whole gardens with its ponds, rockeries and flower walls.
