Recommended routes for classic tourist attractions in Shanghai
Shanghai is not only an international metropolis, but also a city very suitable for tourism. There are many tourist attractions here. Which places are very characteristic of Shanghai? The following is a recommended itinerary for Shanghai’s classic tourist attractions. 1. Travel Guide
The transportation in Shanghai is very convenient, especially taking the subway. Generally, the first and last trains are from 5:30 to 23:00. It is recommended to travel independently. After arriving in Shanghai by plane, train, or self-driving, The hotel can be booked anywhere within a 15-kilometer radius of the Bund in Shanghai and close to the subway entrance. Generally, you can take the subway of various lines, transfer to subway lines 8, 1, and 2 and get off at People's Square Station. Take the 5 and 6 subway lines. , after Exit 19, go directly to the bottom passage to reach Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street.
Get off from People's Square Station. If you have enough time, you can visit People's Square. On the north side of the square is the seat of Shanghai Municipal People's Government, on the west side is the Shanghai Grand Theater, and on the south side is the Shanghai Grand Theater. You can visit the Shanghai Museum for free, or you can go to Madame Tussauds on the 10th floor of New World City. Tickets cost 190 yuan per person.
In addition, there are quite a few red sightseeing buses near the Bund, which are basically chartered by tour groups. They will only stop at a few fixed attractions, and the degree of freedom is not high. There is also a sightseeing tunnel on the Bund. Currently, The scenery is not very good, so I don’t recommend it. 2. One-day tour route
1: Visit Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street to Nanjing East Road Subway Station (1 hour)
2: Take the No. 10 subway at Nanjing East Road Subway Station Get off at Yuyuan Station (just one stop) or walk to City God's Temple and Yuyuan (1 hour, admission to Chenghuang Temple is 10 yuan for fragrant flower coupons, and admission to Yuyuan Garden in low and peak seasons is 30/40 yuan)
3: Take a walk on the Bund in Shanghai during the day Scenery (1 and a half hours)
4: Take the ferry from Jinling East Road on the Bund to Pudong Dongchang Wharf and visit Binjiang Avenue (1 hour)
5: Lujiazui Circular Overpass during the day Scenery (30 minutes)
6: Observation Hall day + night (2.5-3 hours, choose one of the Oriental Pearl Tower, World Financial Center, Shanghai Center, tickets ranging from 100-200 yuan)
7: The night view of Lujiazui Circular Overpass (20 minutes)
8: Take the subway under the Lujiazui Circular Overpass and return to Nanjing East Road. I did not finish the remaining section of Nanjing East Road in the morning: Nanjing East Road subway station to the Bund in Shanghai (20 minutes)
9: Night view of the Bund in Shanghai (50 minutes)
10: Take a cruise on the Pujiang River at night (1 hour, Jinling East on the Bund Road, Shiliupu Wharf, choose one, the ticket is about 100 yuan) 3. Main attractions
Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing Road has a history of more than 100 years. Its predecessor is "Pike Alley" and "DaMa Road" were officially named Nanjing Road in 1865. In 1908, trams were opened on Nanjing Road, and the road surface was paved with quinoa wood. Nanjing East Road is currently one of the top ten commercial centers in Shanghai and is known as "China's No. 1 Commercial Street". Various commercial buildings and outstanding buildings gather and intersect, and the commercial street integrates Chinese and Western cultures. It starts from the Bund in the east, namely Zhongshan East 1st Road, and ends at Tibet Middle Road in the west, with a total length of 1,599 meters. In 2019, the entire Nanjing East Road was converted into a pedestrian street.
Shanghai City God Temple
Most tourists come here for the food, lantern festival, and time travel. Legend has it that it was built by Sun Hao, the Lord of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, it was rebuilt into the City God's Temple. The front hall is dedicated to the Jinshan Divine Han Dynasty General Bo Luhou Huo Guang, the main hall is to the fourth rank Xianyou Bo City God who is waiting to be the censor of Qin Yubo, and the back hall is the sleeping palace. There is an archway built in 1535 in front of the gate, and the stage was built in 1865. The main building of the Shanghai City God Temple is a southern-style building with red walls and mud tiles. The main building in the temple consists of the square in front of the temple, the main hall, the Yuanchen Hall, the God of Wealth Hall, the Cihang Hall, the City God Hall, and the Empress Hall.
Yu Garden
It was originally a private garden built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 400 years as of 2021. There are 40 pavilions and pavilions in Yuyuan Garden, such as Suitang, Iron Lion, Kuailou, Deyue Tower, Yulinglong, Jiyu Water Corridor, Tingtao Pavilion, Hanbi Tower, Inner Garden Meditation Hall, Ancient Stage, rockeries, and ponds. There are other ancient buildings. Many brick carvings, stone carvings, clay sculptures and wood carvings can be seen throughout Yu Garden. Yu Garden now has thousands of cultural relics including paintings, calligraphy, furniture, and ceramics. It also holds irregular flower shows, lantern festivals, and calligraphy and painting exhibitions.
The Bund in Shanghai
is a must-see attraction for every tourist, especially the night light show. All the buildings on the Bund are lit up, including the buildings in Pudong on the other side, which are magnificent and flowing. Overflowing with color, it outlines a wonderful and extremely prosperous world.
The Bund is 1.5 kilometers long, starting from Yan'an East Road in the south to Waibaidu Bridge on the Suzhou River in the north. To the east is the Huangpu River, and to the west is the concentration of financial and foreign trade institutions in old Shanghai. Later, it became the center of the country and even the Far East. financial center. There are 52 classical revival buildings with different styles standing on the Bund. It is known as the architectural exhibition group of all countries. The main attractions of the Bund: Huangpu Park, large granite reliefs, Waibaidu Bridge, Shiliupu, urban sculpture group, Chen Yi Square, Waterfall Clock , lover's wall (water-friendly railing), sightseeing tunnel, etc.
Binjiang Avenue
Across the Huangpu River from the Bund in Shanghai is Binjiang Avenue. From Binjiang Avenue, you can overlook the Bund. It is a different scenery. It is equally beautiful. The key is that there are far fewer people. , you can really take a leisurely walk, blow in the sea breeze, look at the lights of 52 buildings of different styles on the other side, and feel a vigorous, powerful, graceful and luxurious momentum.
Lujiazui Circular Overpass
You can feel the high, high, and tall buildings at close range, giving you a visual impact and shock. It makes you feel confused and doesn't know where to go. It makes you marvel, and your upper and lower jaws are not closed. It makes you excited and you can wander leisurely in the sea of high-rise buildings. It makes you take a moment to remember it, and you will be stunned for a while, and then look back as you walk.
In the sightseeing hall, it is recommended to choose one of the Oriental Pearl Tower, World Financial Center, and Shanghai Center. You can decide according to your preferences and the viewing area you like. At the same time, you must also understand the following weather conditions. It is best to plan for 4 p.m. From 1 to 7 o'clock, you can enjoy different scenery during the day and night.
The Bund Cruise
There are multiple boarding points, belonging to different companies. The ones I mentioned are all more convenient points. The ticket is generally about 100 yuan, and the play time is 50 -60 minutes, please refer to:
Pier 551, Zhongshan East 2nd Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, cruise route: Shiliupu Pier - Binjiang Avenue - Oriental Pearl Tower - International Convention Center - North Bund - Waibaidu Bridge - Bund buildings Expo Group—Shiliupu Pier
No. 99 Waima Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. There is a Pier 3 of Shiliupu Pier nearby. Cruise routes: Pier—Binjiang Avenue—Shangri-La—Oriental Pearl Tower—International Convention Center — Yangpu Bridge — Shipping Exchange
— Haiou Hotel — Waibaidu Bridge — International Architecture on the Bund — Shiliupu Wharf
Jinling East Road Wharf, the boarding point is 141, Zhongshan East 2nd Road No. Jinling East Road Ferry. This route is: Jinling East Road Wharf - Shiliupu Wharf - Old Wharf - Nanpu Bridge - World Expo Source - Binjiang Avenue - Dongchang Road Wharf - Jinling East Road Wharf. This wharf is a place where tourists are concentrated.