Shanghai China Travel Guide
The Bund (Waitan 外滩): This historic waterfront promenade showcases colonial-era architecture. European-style buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries line one side, while the futuristic Pudong skyline rises on the other. The Bund symbolizes Shanghai's past as an international seaport city.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Shanghai Tower provide modern city views. Yu Garden and Jing'a Temple showcase historical and cultural heritage.
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Contemporary art museum in a converted power plant, hosting the Shanghai Biennale.
Contemporary art exhibitions in a historic building near The Bund.
Arts and culture area with galleries, studios, and cafes featuring local contemporary artists.
Major venue for opera, ballet, concerts of classical music, and theater.
Historic concert hall dedicated to classical music.
Shanghai's history unfolds through its architectural districts and holy places.
The Bund (Neo-classical, Gothic, Art Deco), Former French Concession (Deco villas, Shikumen houses), Old City (authentic Chinese architecture), Waitanyuan (Rockbund, preserved colonial buildings).
Jing'a Temple (Buddhist), Jade Buddha Temple (jade statues, active monastery), Longhua Place of worship and Pagoda (Shanghai's oldest Buddhist temple), St. Ignatius Cathedral (Catholic), Ohel Rachel Synagogue (historic landmark).
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (commemorates WWII refugees), Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (founding location), Longhua Martyrs' Cemetery.
M50 Creative Park (former textile mills), Power Station of Art (former power plant); these repurposed areas reflect Shanghai's industrial past.
No major archaeological ruins within central city (significant development began in 19th century). Military sites do not generally serve as tourist attractions.
These sites offer a physical link to Shanghai's diverse and dynamic history, from ancient roots to modern political movements.
Shanghai, a vibrant metropolis, also has serene parks and waterways for respite.
Discover Shanghai''s smaller-known spots for unique experiences away from the main tourist paths.
The iconic Bund at night, showing heritage architecture facing futuristic Pudong skyscrapers.
Shanghai offers several parks plus admission to water bodies for leisure and relaxation.
Discover Shanghai''s minor-known spots for unique experiences away from the main tourist paths.
These locations offer distinct cultural and historical insights, often with fewer crowds.
Experience authentic local life and new cultural developments.
Capture memorable shots at this very group of distinct Shanghai locations.
These locations provide diverse backdrops for creative photography.
The Bund at Night, Shanghai, China, captures the essence of the city's iconic waterfront.
This view showcases Shanghai's blend of history and modernity.
The panoramic vista from the Bund showcases Shanghai's stunning architecture, a confirmation of its development as an international metropolis.
This scene is a blend of Shanghai'the area's rich past and its futuristic aspirations.
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