Shanghai China Attractions

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Top 5 Attractions

NO.1 The Bund

The walk down the riverfront promenade of the Bund is Shanghai's most famous attraction. Take a taxi for the amazing view as you sweep down from the elevated highway. It is worth spending a morning walking along the river and checking out the 1920s-era buildings which once symbolized foreign power in Shanghai.

NO.2 Jinmao Tower

Mainland China's tallest building, this stunning 88-floor skyscraper contains a bar one floor from the top from where you can look down on the city.

NO.3 Jade Buddha Temple

A temple in the style of the Song Dynasty, though it was actually completed in 1918. The main attraction here is the 455-pound white jade Buddha, but there are many other statues, as well as a rare collection of Buddhist scriptures. Around 100 monks still live and work here.

NO.4 Oriental Pearl TV Tower

A symbol of new Shanghai, the tower is especially spectacular at night. On the bottom floor is the Shanghai History Museum and in the top sphere, an observation deck. There's also a revolving restaurant.

NO.5 Yu Garden

One of the few places in Shanghai that resembles the western idea of China, there is a crowded bazaar enclosing the gardens. Recommended is a stop at the teahouse in the middle of the Bridge of the Nine Turnings.

Welcome to Shanghai China

Shanghai
For a sense of China’s recent transformation, Shanghai is without doubt the place to visit. Once known as the Paris of the East, it now styles itself the Pearl of the Orient, and since 1990 has been determined to recapture its former glory as Asia's economic center and one of the world's leading cities. Spectacular skyscrapers have been sprouting practically overnight and sparkling boulevards are lined with expensive designer stores. Farmland less than twenty years ago, the area now boasts a gleaming modern skyline. For a taste of the Western-influenced city of the '20s and '30s, investigate the old French Concession.Shanghai's rapidly expanding subway system is affordable and efficient but likely to be crowded at rush hour. Buses are easy to use and plentiful taxis offer good value. To avoid confusion, it helps to have your destination address written down in Chinese characters at your hotel.Shanghai has a sweltering summer and air conditioning is standard throughout the city. Spring and fall are the most pleasant times of year although temperatures in winter rarely fall below zero Celsius. There is a rainy season, but in practice it is useful to keep an umbrella handy any time of year.