A city reborn
Local attractions
The Bund
The picturesque Bund is a stretch of shore along the Huangpu River, once the main artery for trade in Shanghai. Today it has become a promenade that offers some of the best views of Shanghai.
Yu Garden & Bazaar
Built in 1559, the Yu Garden is one of the best examples of classical gardens in Shanghai and is a must for visitors who want to surround themselves in beauty and Zen. The adjacent Yu Garden Bazaar allows visitors to ramble through a tight cluster of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture housing, restaurants and shops selling jewelry, Chinese art and souvenirs.
JingAn Temple
A 400-year historic temple and landmark along NanJing West Road. Still often frequented by local Buddhist worshippers.
Xin Tian Di
Described by many as the place where “yesterday meets tomorrow”, Xin Tian Di is a fashionable pedestrian street which features old world facades with interiors designed with the latest architectural trends. Visitors can sit back and relax in the cafes, restaurants and bars or shop to their heart’s delight.
Tian Zi Fang (Taikang Road)
An old arts street dotted with local style Shikumen Houses. On this street, one can find many art galleries, locally designed jewelry and clothing, as well as restaurants and cafes.
Shanghai Grand Theatre
For the music lover in you, there is only one place in Shanghai to go, the Shanghai Grand Theatre in People’s Square. This local landmark has staged operas, both Chinese and Western styles, musicals, ballets and symphonies.
Shanghai Museum
A museum with a collection of over 12,000 pieces of cultural relics like bronze ware, porcelain and paintings.
Shanghai Historical Museum
By means of more than 1,500 pieces of cultural relics, literature and pictures, Shanghai History Museum and its core exhibition "Display of the history of the urban development of modern Shanghai" presents a holistic picture of the long history of Shanghai from the remote antiquity to the liberation of the city in 1949.
Shanghai Art Museum
The former Race Course Club Building in the 1930s is now the emblem of classical architecture and modern art.
Maglev High-speed train
The first commercial Maglev train in the world with a speed of
475 km/hr. The train takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete a 30km journey.
Shanghai Exhibition Hall
A magnificent Russian styled building built in the 1950s. The hall is an ideal venue for exhibitions, conferences and international events.
Dongtai Road Antique Market
This flea market offers a wide range of antiques, including porcelain, jade, bronzes, wood and embroidery.
The Cool Docks
Tipped to become the "Next Xintiandi" of Shanghai, the Bund's newest cultural hotspot, The Cool Docks, has gathered an interesting combination of restaurants, cafes, bars, clothing and jewelry shops.
Jinmao Tower
An 88-storey building reaching 421 metres in height, this is a perfect combination of traditional Chinese architectural style and the world's modern architectural technology.
Shanghai World Financial Centre
Standing tall at 492 metres, this latest mixed-use development in Pudong is not only a symbol of 21st century Shanghai but also one of Shanghai’s emergence on the global financial scene.
Duolun Cultural Street
A famous Chinese historic street with a cultural and literary centre, as well as some of Shanghai’s best examples of European villas, mansions and colonial style buildings.
