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The Best Places in Shanghai Are Free|||Travel Guide

|||Travel Guide. When visiting Shanghai, you must check out these free attractions that are both fun and photogenic, helping you save big money! 🏰Moller Villa: Address: 30 Shanxi South Road, Jing'an District Transportation: Metro Line 2/7, Jing'an Temple Station, Exit 8 Known as the "Hogwarts of Shanghai," it looks like a castle straight out of a fairy tale. You can overlook the entire villa and garden from the pedestrian overpass. The garden features bronze horse sculptures, perfect for photos. If you want to enter the villa, you can do so by purchasing afternoon tea or a meal. 🌳Gongqing Forest Park: Address: 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu District Transportation: Bus 102 to Forest Park Bus Station A natural oxygen bar within the city, featuring vast forests, grasslands, and lakes. You can have picnics, fly kites, or ride bicycles while enjoying leisure time. On nice days, it's gorgeous for photos, making you feel like you're in a Nordic forest. 🏞Xijiao State Guest House: Though it's a hotel, the exterior scenery is stunning. Address: 1921 Hongqiao Road, Changning District Transportation: Metro Line 10, Shuicheng Road Station It features an 80,000-square-meter lake, pavilions, and nearly 40 types of ancient trees and exotic flowers. Just standing outside taking photos lets you experience its tranquility and beauty. 🍃Cuiyueli: A place full of artistic atmosphere. Address: 3398 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District Transportation: Metro Line 11, Yunjin Road Station Home to many specialty shops and art exhibitions. When tired from browsing, you can sit in a coffee shop and soak in Shanghai's artistic vibe. ☕Coffee Shops with Views: Shanghai has many coffee shops with beautiful views. For instance, those overlooking the Bund - find a window seat, order a coffee, and enjoy the scenery outside for a relaxing experience. 🌳Xingguo Hotel: Address: 78 Xingguo Road, Xuhui District Transportation: Metro Line 1/7, Changshu Road Station Features a 70,000-square-meter garden with several European-style historic villas built in the 1920s and 30s, including a spectacular century-old tree. You can take beautiful photos at the entrance or on the street outside, experiencing the charm of old Shanghai. 📸234 North Suzhou Road: This area has a strong old Shanghai atmosphere. The buildings on both sides of the street are full of history, and every photo tells a story. It's close to Waibaidu Bridge, so you can visit both. There are also many cafes along the river. 🌊The Bund: A must-visit in Shanghai. Address: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District Transportation: Metro Line 2/10, East Nanjing Road Station The Bund is brilliantly lit at night, with its international architecture looking especially enchanting under the lights. You can stroll along the Bund, enjoying the views of both sides of the Huangpu River, and capture the Oriental Pearl Tower in your photos. 🎨Rockbund: Address: 133 Yuanmingyuan Road, Huangpu District Transportation: Metro Line 2/10, East Nanjing Road Station Preserves a collection of Western-style buildings constructed between 1920 and 1936. Taking photos with Xin Tian'an Tang as a backdrop creates a special feeling, capturing both historical depth and modern fashion sense. 🏛Postal Museum: Address: 395 Tiantong Road, Hongkou District Transportation: Metro Line 10/12, Tiantong Road Station Although it sometimes closes temporarily, you can still appreciate its historical charm from the outside. The building has distinctive features, making it ideal for photography. 🚢Pudong Minsheng: Offers a different view of the river. Transportation: Choose public transit or taxi based on your location Enjoy the river breeze here, watch boats come and go, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Shanghai.
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Posted: Apr 23, 2025
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