20 must-do in Shanghai
1. Go to the Bund
The Bund, located by the Hongpu river is the most famous as well as best visited place in Shanghai. The view of the skyscrapers in Pudong is the iconic image of the city. On the other side of the Bund you see the Oriental Peal Tower, the Jinmao Tower as well as the Shanghai World Financial Center. In 2014 the picture should have one tower more, the Shanghai Tower wich will be the second highest building in the world.
When to go: At daytime/ nighttime. Be aware the air pollution as well as a humid weather can affect your view negatively.
How to get there: Walk 10 minutes from the peoples square/ take the Subway to Nanjing road (East)
2. Go for a stroll along the Huangpu river
On the riverside in Pudong you'll see the pulsating growth of Shanghais economy with a great view direction the Bund (opposite of the Bund).
3. Visit "the center" of Shanghai at peoples square
The pulsating peoples square is very interesting for shoppers, museum visitors or just getting an impression of what it means being in a crowded China.
4. Take a ride with the Maglev high speed train
Get an impression of Shanghais overwhelming industrial business with speeds up to 431km/h between Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road Subway station.
Tip: If you arrived by plane or going to take a plane show your airplane ticket and get a reduced train ticket.
5. Visit "real China" at Yuyan Garden
Since about three decades, Shanghai has gotten a very modern city and has lost its traditional flair. Only a few places have still the beautiful old Chinese style. Yuyan Garden has the No.1 Garden in Southeast China. Taste the famous Lihua Cake, Tangyuan, Fried Bread and have a cup of tea.
6. Find the "seven treasures" at Quibao ancient town
The ancient structures of Quibao ancient town sets you back to a time when there was no Starbucks within reachable distance, and further to the Ming Dynasty. Although it is about a 25 minutes ride from the center of Shanghai, the visit is more than worth it. Taste some Chinese food from the street side.
7. "Suit up" at South Bound Fabric Market
Make use of your creativity and design new fashion clothes, or just copy something great after your needs. Tips for the Fabrics Market click here.
8. Make a time travel to the post colonial time and enjoy a cup of tea at the Peace Hotel
The first modern style building is an architectural masterpiece. It was completed in 1929 and still spreads its charm.
9. Shop till you drop at Nanjing road
The Nanjing road is famous for its many shops along the streets. Start at peoples square and head west.
10. Get a free China history lesson at the Shanghai History Museum
The Museum gives an impressive image of ancient China with the oldest culture on earth.
11. Have a taste of Nanxiang Xiao Long Bao
The delicious traditional food is a Shanghai specialty. Also known as Dumpling which are available in different variations. Just look on the street sides or ask in a restaurant.
12. Go to the Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The 5000 year old traditional Chinese medicine has a long history. Visit the largest museum of traditional Chinese medicine in China. The medicine History Museum consists of integrated hall, health preservation hall, acupuncture hall, traditional Chinese medicine recipe hall, traditional Chinese medicine culture and traditional Chinese medicine education.
13. Go green at the largest conservatory in Asia, the Chenshan Botanical Garden
If you're tired of the city life, botanical garden is the best place to visit.
14. Visit the Postal Museum Shanghai
Lots of ancient stamps, as well as the timeline of the Postal service gives you an interesting insight.
15. Test your camera at Tianzifang artsy old town
The Tianzifang area is full of "movielike" places with petite coffee bars and restaurants. The former factory and residential area is now an inspiring place for artists or tourists.
16. See what Shanghais nature looks like around Dianshan Lake
Located in the west of Shanghais city center, the Dianshan Lake is a very pleasant place to be where the wildlife is still intact.
17. The best city escape is a trip to the Sheshan Mountain
To reach the top of the Sheshan mountain you have to make a small hike through the greens. give you a nice view
18. Jing'an temple- another world
Jing'an Si means peaceful and tranquil Temple. It is said that the site became a temple site in 1216. The temple was moved from another place at that time. The temple shows a great architectural masterpiece with different god statues.
19. Visit the biggest port in the world, the Yangshan Deep-Water Port
At an unbelievable huge scale, the Deep-Water Port gets you nothing but marveling.
How to get there: Take Metro Line 2 to Longyang Lu Station (龙阳路站), then switch to bus Longgang Zhuanxian (龙港快线) to the terminal Lingang New Town (临港新城). Then hop on Yangshan Zhuanxian (洋山专线), which will take you all the way to the port. The fare for Longgang Zhuanxian and Yangshan Zhuanxian is RMB 12 and RMB 10 respectively.
The Bund, located by the Hongpu river is the most famous as well as best visited place in Shanghai. The view of the skyscrapers in Pudong is the iconic image of the city. On the other side of the Bund you see the Oriental Peal Tower, the Jinmao Tower as well as the Shanghai World Financial Center. In 2014 the picture should have one tower more, the Shanghai Tower wich will be the second highest building in the world.
When to go: At daytime/ nighttime. Be aware the air pollution as well as a humid weather can affect your view negatively.
How to get there: Walk 10 minutes from the peoples square/ take the Subway to Nanjing road (East)
2. Go for a stroll along the Huangpu river
On the riverside in Pudong you'll see the pulsating growth of Shanghais economy with a great view direction the Bund (opposite of the Bund).
3. Visit "the center" of Shanghai at peoples square
The pulsating peoples square is very interesting for shoppers, museum visitors or just getting an impression of what it means being in a crowded China.
4. Take a ride with the Maglev high speed train
Get an impression of Shanghais overwhelming industrial business with speeds up to 431km/h between Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road Subway station.
Tip: If you arrived by plane or going to take a plane show your airplane ticket and get a reduced train ticket.
5. Visit "real China" at Yuyan Garden
Since about three decades, Shanghai has gotten a very modern city and has lost its traditional flair. Only a few places have still the beautiful old Chinese style. Yuyan Garden has the No.1 Garden in Southeast China. Taste the famous Lihua Cake, Tangyuan, Fried Bread and have a cup of tea.
6. Find the "seven treasures" at Quibao ancient town
The ancient structures of Quibao ancient town sets you back to a time when there was no Starbucks within reachable distance, and further to the Ming Dynasty. Although it is about a 25 minutes ride from the center of Shanghai, the visit is more than worth it. Taste some Chinese food from the street side.
7. "Suit up" at South Bound Fabric Market
Make use of your creativity and design new fashion clothes, or just copy something great after your needs. Tips for the Fabrics Market click here.
8. Make a time travel to the post colonial time and enjoy a cup of tea at the Peace Hotel
The first modern style building is an architectural masterpiece. It was completed in 1929 and still spreads its charm.
9. Shop till you drop at Nanjing road
The Nanjing road is famous for its many shops along the streets. Start at peoples square and head west.
10. Get a free China history lesson at the Shanghai History Museum
The Museum gives an impressive image of ancient China with the oldest culture on earth.
11. Have a taste of Nanxiang Xiao Long Bao
The delicious traditional food is a Shanghai specialty. Also known as Dumpling which are available in different variations. Just look on the street sides or ask in a restaurant.
12. Go to the Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The 5000 year old traditional Chinese medicine has a long history. Visit the largest museum of traditional Chinese medicine in China. The medicine History Museum consists of integrated hall, health preservation hall, acupuncture hall, traditional Chinese medicine recipe hall, traditional Chinese medicine culture and traditional Chinese medicine education.
13. Go green at the largest conservatory in Asia, the Chenshan Botanical Garden
If you're tired of the city life, botanical garden is the best place to visit.
14. Visit the Postal Museum Shanghai
Lots of ancient stamps, as well as the timeline of the Postal service gives you an interesting insight.
15. Test your camera at Tianzifang artsy old town
The Tianzifang area is full of "movielike" places with petite coffee bars and restaurants. The former factory and residential area is now an inspiring place for artists or tourists.
16. See what Shanghais nature looks like around Dianshan Lake
Located in the west of Shanghais city center, the Dianshan Lake is a very pleasant place to be where the wildlife is still intact.
17. The best city escape is a trip to the Sheshan Mountain
To reach the top of the Sheshan mountain you have to make a small hike through the greens. give you a nice view
18. Jing'an temple- another world
Jing'an Si means peaceful and tranquil Temple. It is said that the site became a temple site in 1216. The temple was moved from another place at that time. The temple shows a great architectural masterpiece with different god statues.
19. Visit the biggest port in the world, the Yangshan Deep-Water Port
At an unbelievable huge scale, the Deep-Water Port gets you nothing but marveling.
How to get there: Take Metro Line 2 to Longyang Lu Station (龙阳路站), then switch to bus Longgang Zhuanxian (龙港快线) to the terminal Lingang New Town (临港新城). Then hop on Yangshan Zhuanxian (洋山专线), which will take you all the way to the port. The fare for Longgang Zhuanxian and Yangshan Zhuanxian is RMB 12 and RMB 10 respectively.