What are the most interesting places in Shanghai?

Shanghai, a place known as the Magic City, is a very modern city without losing the traditional Chinese characteristics. Here Eastern and Western cultures blend together, with the old-fashioned Western buildings on the Bund and the modern skyscrapers in Pudong complementing each other; the sound of hymns in Xujiahui Cathedral, the curl of cigarette smoke from the Jade Buddha Temple; the old mahjong people downstairs across the street, the football teenagers in the alleys; the people in the small mass theater Shanghai opera, burlesque, symphony and ballet at the Grand Theater; local delicacies at the old hotel, Cantonese tea at Xinghualou, French cuisine at the Red House; teahouses in the old streets of Shanghai, bars on Hengshan Road, a combination of Chinese and Western, each with its own unique characteristics wonderful.

Must-visit attractions in Shanghai

1. The Bund

The Bund (The Bund) is located on the bank of the Huangpu River in the center of Shanghai. It is the scenery of Shanghai. It is a must-visit place for tourists visiting Shanghai. The Bund is also known as Zhongshan East 1st Road, with a total length of about 1.5 kilometers. Located in Puxi, facing the Huangpu River to the east and 52 buildings of different styles including Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Chinese and Western styles to the west, it is known as the "Architecture Expo Group of All Nations". Ticket opening hours: No tickets required, open all day and night Transportation overview: 30, 56, 135, 251, 868, 910, 921, 928, etc.

The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is located in Shanghai Pudong Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower and Pudong South Between Jingdong Road and the Bund, taking the subway along the 647-meter-long tunnel with constantly changing colors will make tourists feel like a dream. Ticket opening hours: one-way 50/person, round-trip 70/person 9:00-21:30 Transportation overview: 82, 85, 583, 872, 65, 55, 21, 37, Metro Line 2, etc.

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of Shanghai's iconic cultural landscapes. It is located in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area. The tower is about 468 meters high. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of the first batch of AAAAA tourist attractions in the country. There are landscapes and facilities in the tower such as a space capsule, a revolving restaurant, and the Shanghai Urban Historical Development Exhibition Hall. In 1995, it was listed as one of Shanghai's top ten new landscapes.

Ticket opening hours: Sightseeing + Cruise Package: Upper Sphere + Exhibition Hall + Pujiang Tour 180 yuan 8:00-21:30 (specific ticket price depends on the situation)

Transportation Overview : You can reach the city by taking buses 81, 82, 85, 870, 871, 872, subway line 2, ferry Lujin Line, etc.

3. Old City God Temple

City God , also known as the City God in some places, is one of the important gods commonly worshiped in the religious culture of the ancient Han people. Most of them are played by famous ministers and heroes who have made contributions to the local people. He is the god who protects the city believed by Han folk and Taoism. “If you haven’t visited the City God’s Temple in Shanghai, you have never been to Shanghai.” In a general sense, the Shanghai City God’s Temple refers to the Old City God’s Temple in Huangpu District. It is also known as “Yu Garden” in tourist attractions. It is a famous Jiangnan classical garden and a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Ticket opening hours: 10.00 yuan 08:30~16:30 Transportation overview: Take bus 11, 24, 33, 55, 64, 66, 220, 801, 802, 926, 934, Fangchuan It can be reached by special lines, Tunnel Line 8, Tunnel Line 9, etc. You can also reach it by taking Line 64 at the train station and taking eight stops to Xinbeimen, or by taking 929 and getting off at Fuyou Road; you can also reach it at the "Yuyuan" station of Metro Line 10 arrive.

4. Yu Garden

Yu Garden is located in Huangpu District in the center of Shanghai. It is a private garden during the Ming Dynasty. It was built in 1559 and fully demonstrates the architecture and design of Chinese classical gardens. The design style is a pearl in Jiangnan gardens. In the park are the Jade Linglong, one of the three famous stones in the south of the Yangtze River, and the Dianchun Hall, the command post of the Xiao Dao Hui Uprising in 1853. On the side of the park are tourist attractions such as the Chenghuang Temple and a shopping street.

Ticket opening hours: Peak season (April 1st to June 30th, September 1st to November 30th): 40.00 yuan Low season (December 1st to March 31st, July 1st to August 31st): 30.00 yuan Peak season (April 1st to June 30th, September 1st to November 30th): 08:30~17:00 Low season (December 1st to March 31st, July 1st to August 31st): 08:30~16:30 Transportation overview: You can get there by taking buses 11, 26, 64, 66, 920, 926, 929, 930 etc.

Zhujiajiao is an ancient town in the suburbs of Shanghai. It is located in the south-central part of Qingpu District, Shanghai, close to the Dianshan Lake Scenic Area. It is known as "Shanghai Venice" and "Shanghai Suburban Hollywood". The small bridges and flowing water in the town are full of ancient charm and are known as the "Pearl of the South of the Yangtze River". There are 36 ancient bridges in Zhujiajiao, which are simple and elegant. 9 long streets are built near the water. Residential houses are built along the water. The architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties still retains the ancient style.

Tickets: Free folk customs tour: 30.00 yuan (including Humanities and Art Museum, Daqing Post Office, Kezhi Garden, Tongtian and Yaohao, excluding ferry tickets) Xinshui Township Ancient Visiting Tour: 60.00 yuan (including Shanghai Quanhua Watercolor Art Museum, Yuanjin Zen Temple, Shanghai Handicraft Exhibition Hall, City God Temple, Daqing Post Office, Tongtianhe Medicine Hall, Humanities and Art Museum, Kezhi Garden (excluding boat tickets) opening hours: 08:30~16: 30 Transportation overview: Take the Shanghai-Zhuhai Express Line; Shanghai-Zhuhai Express Line; Qingcen Line; Shangzhu Line; Zhujiajiao 1 Road; Zhujiajiao 3 Road; Zhujiajiao Line and get off at "Zhujiajiao Bus Station"

6 , Tianzifang

Tianzifang shows people more of the friendly, warm and noisy side of Shanghai. As long as you take a walk in this alley, which is now the most interesting alley in Shanghai, it is not difficult to appreciate Tianzifang’s unique personality. Walking in Tianzifang, winding through the maze-like alleys, you will see specialty shops and art workshops inadvertently. From teahouses, open-air restaurants, open-air cafes, galleries, home furnishings to handicrafts, as well as many well-known creative studios in Shanghai, you can find everything here.

Ticket opening hours: Free and open all day. Transportation overview: Take bus 17, 236, 304 and get off at "Jianguo Middle Road Ruijin 2nd Road" and walk to 7. Jinmao Building

Jin Mao Tower, also known as Jin Mao Tower, was completed in 1999. It was once the tallest building in mainland China. It is located in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone on the bank of the Huangpu River in Pudong New District, Shanghai. The building is 420.5 meters high. Mao Building can welcome up to 15,600 guests every day. Jin Mao Tower is adjacent to Shanghai's landmark buildings the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Shanghai Tower, and opposite the Bund in Puxi. It is one of Shanghai's most famous attractions and landmarks.

Ticket opening hours: Adult ticket 120 yuan 08:30~21:30

Transportation: Take City Sightseeing Tour Line 2 and get off at "Jinmao Tower" station

8. World Expo

The architectural appearance of the China Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo is based on the theme of "Crown of the East" to express the spirit and temperament of Chinese culture. The national pavilion rises in the center and overhangs, becoming a sculptural main body that condenses Chinese elements and symbolizes the Chinese spirit - the crown of the East; the regional pavilion unfolds horizontally, setting off the national pavilion in the form of a stretched platform base, becoming an open, flexible, A city square that is friendly to the people and rich in layers; the two compete with and complement each other, and together they form a unified whole that expresses the theme of a prosperous country. The functions of the national pavilion and the regional pavilion are divided into upper and lower parts, and the main and subordinate shapes are coordinated. The space is guided by the north-south main axis, forming a spectacular urban space sequence and a unique landmark building group.

Tickets: 30 yuan for adults; 15 yuan for students. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Transportation overview: Take bus No. 18, 318, 1212 and other buses and get off at Longhua East Road Mengzi Road Station You can walk about 250 meters behind the car. If there are any places you haven’t visited yet, hurry up and follow the guide above to get started!