Ask a QuestionTo visit Shanghai, there are numerous places are worth sightseeing, such as Shanghai Must See Attractions, Shanghai Must See Shows, Shanghai Must See Commercial Streets, Shanghai Must See Buildings, etc. Top China Travel has picked out some must see in Shanghai that are worthwhile for tourists.
The Bund, a symbol of Shanghai since a hundred years ago, enjoys the beauty of Shanghai mother river - the Huangpu River, and the new looks of Lujiazui (one of the most prosper part in Shanghai) in Pudong district, as well as the one of Shanghai's landmarks - Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower on the opposite bank. It contains 52 classical revival buildings with different styles, such as Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque. It is known as the Bund des Nations Building Expo Group and is one of the landmarks of Shanghai. Slow down and walk through the streets at the Bund. And the most fashionable and the best way to experience the historical and cultural features of the Bund is Citywalk(walk aimlessly). Taking Citywalk on the Bund and feel the unique charm of Shanghai at night in the modern atmosphere of the city.
The historical buildings along Zhongshan Dongyi Road are not only the landmark landscape of Shanghai, but also witness the development of Shanghai. Each building here has its unique historical background and cultural significance, and is known as the Bund des Nations Building Expo Group. The history and the vitality of modernity are intertwined and collided here, forming a unique urban landscape. Stroll along Zhongshan Dongyi Road, you can feel the unique charm and historical background behind the buildings of the Bund.
Yuyuan Garden, the only fully restored classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, a paragon of the south Chinese landscaping style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is a MUST for all visitors to Shanghai. Yu Garden is a typical garden in the south of the Yangtze River, which embodies the artistic style of beautiful and exquisite of the southern gardens of Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are six main scenic spots in the Yuyuan Garden including Sansui Hall, Wanhua Building, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Building, Yuhua Hall and Inner Garden. Pavilions and towers in the Yuyuan Garden show the unique charm and beauty of the buildings of Yuyuan Garden. There is a famous stone in Yuyuan Garden called Yulinglong from Taihu Lake, which is one of the three famous stones in the south of the Yangtze River.
A large number of ancient and famous trees, Ming and Qing furniture, celebrity calligraphy and painting and other cultural treasures are preserved in the Yuyuan Garden, which embodies the rich essence of China traditional culture and art. And it is the only Ming-style garden in Shanghai.
Jade Buddha Temple, with its valuable essence - the Buddha figures, has been a famous temple that receives thousands of visitors and worshipers everyday and now becomes a must-see attraction in Shanghai. Jade Buddha Temple is mainly enshrined the Jade Buddha in the temple, hence the name. It is one of the most famous attractions in Shanghai. The Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is hidden in the bustling downtown area of Shanghai, which is quiet and peaceful in the noisy downtown. At the Jade Buddha Temple, you can can quietly copy scriptures, which can be called a pure land in the noisy city.
Jade Buddha Temple is a temple with the architectural style of temples of Song Dynasty. On the central axis are arranged the Heavenly King(Tianwang) Hall, the Mahavira Hall and the Jade Buddha Building. There are many statues of Buddhas at Jade Buddha Temple. And the most famous statue in the Jade Buddha Building is the Jade Buddha, which is 1.95 meters tall, which is carved from a whole piece of jade.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the third tallest TV and radio tower in the World, has become a symbol of excellence in architecture and is a favourite sight for tourists in Shanghai. It has multi-functions for sightseeing, catering, shopping and amusement. Its upper superdome sphere is an ideal place to have a bird's eye view of the busy and bustling Huangpu River and the Bund. Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of the landmarks of Shanghai and one of the best places to have a panoramic view of Shanghai. At day, you can have a panoramic view of Shanghai. At night, you can have a panoramic view of the gorgeous night view of Shanghai. Standing on the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, you can see the the Bund des Nations Building Expo Group, experiencing the unique charm of the international metropolis.
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Acrobatic, the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination, can be found in many of the performing arts, and in many sports. In China, acrobatics have been a part of the culture since the Western Han Dynasty, over 2,500 years ago.
Tea Ceremony, is a popular activity can be found in the Mid-lake Pavilion in Yuyuan Garden, where is the perfect place to take a coffeine break before or after shopping and wandering around the bustling Yuyuang Bazaar area.
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Nanjing Road, 5.5 km in full length, enjoys the reputation as China No. 1 commercial center. It was the earliest commercial street in Shanghai since the city opened to the outside world. It starts at the Bund and runs westward with People Square in the middle, gets fame for its bustling and modernization. Taking short shopping trip in this pardise, you may feel to walk on the Fifth Avenue in New York and Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris.
Xintiandi, a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai, is composed of an area of restored traditional shikumen (stone gate) houses on narrow alleys, a modern shopping mall with a cinema complex, and some adjoining houses which now serve as book stores, cafes and restaurants.
Chenghuangmiao (Old Street), with various kinds of shops such as clothing shops, toy shops and travel souvenir shops are spread here and there, it now has developed into a shopping mall which is popular among travelers.
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Shanghai Tower is the tallest buildings in China and one of the most famous buildings in Shanghai. As the tallest building in China, Shanghai Tower is popular among tourists. Top of Shanghai Observatory is located in the 118 floor of Shanghai Tower. Taking the swiftest elevator in the world, you can reach the 546-meter observatory. From the Top of Shanghai Observatory, you can overlook Shanghai in 360 degree and see many famous skyscrapers like Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Jinmao Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
Shanghai Tower is one of the best places to have a panoramic view of Shanghai and enjoy the stunning view of sunrise and sunset in Shanghai. It is recommended that you choose a sunny and clear day to reach the Top of Shanghai Observatory with a nice perspective. And the night view of Shanghai is worth visiting, which you should not miss.
Shanghai World Financial Center, a mixed use skyscraper which consists of offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and shopping malls on the ground floors, is the the 3rd tallest building in the world as well as the 2nd tallest structure on mainland China.
Shanghai Jinmao Tower
Shanghai Jin Mao Tower, the 8th highest building in the world and the 3rd tallest in Asia and China, draws on traditional Chinese architecture such as the tiered pagoda, gently stepping back to create a rhythmic pattern as it rises. There is observatory at the 88th floor of Shanghai Jinmao Tower, where you can have a panoramic view of the Oriental Pearl Tower, the bund, Huangpu River and Lujiazui. Take the elevator of Shanghai Jinamo Tower, you can get to the top in 45 seconds, whose speed is 9.1 meters per second. If you want to enjoy the stunning view of the sunset of Shanghai, you can choose to visit the Jinmao Tower in the afternoon, and you can enjoy the sunset and night view of Shanghai. Overlooking Shanghai from one of the skyscrapers of Shanghai, you may know about that why Shanghai is so attractive to many people.
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(Attractions: Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Nanjing Road)
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