Historical Sites: Echoes of a Thousand Years
Shanghai has many attractions worth visiting. Here are nine popular attractions for you:
The Bund
The Bund is one of Shanghai's iconic attractions, located on the Huangpu River. Here stand various styles of international buildings, including Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque styles. When the lights are on at night, they are dazzling and complement the modern skyscrapers in Lujiazui on the opposite bank, forming a unique urban landscape.
Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower
As a landmark building in Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower is 468m high. On the sightseeing platform, you can have a panoramic view of Shanghai's beauty, and you can see Sheshan Mountain in the distance when the weather is good. There is also the Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall in the tower, which shows the historical changes of Shanghai through precious cultural relics, documents, wax figures, etc.
Shanghai Disneyland Park
This is a fairy tale world full of joy and fantasy, with seven themed parks, such as Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, and Adventure Isle. Here, visitors can interact closely with their favorite Disney characters, experience exciting rides, and watch wonderful performances and float parades.
Yu Garden
Yu Garden is a classical garden in the Jiangnan style, built in the Ming Dynasty. There are famous scenic spots such as the Great Rockery and the Jade Exquisite. The pavilions, terraces, and winding paths are ingeniously arranged. In addition, the Yu Garden Mall around Yu Garden has many special snacks and traditional handicraft shops, allowing tourists to feel the strong Shanghai style.
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
The Science and Technology Museum is a theme park that integrates natural science, technology, and art. The museum has a number of themed exhibition areas, such as "Biological Vistas," "Light of Wisdom," and "Earth Home." Through interactive experiences, scientific experiments, and other forms, tourists can learn scientific knowledge while playing, which is very suitable for family trips.
Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Shanghai, with a unique architectural style that combines traditional and modern elements. The temple is full of incense, and the golden Buddha shines. The surrounding area is a bustling commercial district, which is quiet in the midst of the hustle and bustle, allowing tourists to feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhism while experiencing the hustle and bustle of the city.
Tianzifang
Tianzifang is a creative park rebuilt from Shanghai's unique Shikumen buildings. It brings together many creative shops, art studios, specialty restaurants, and bars. Strolling through it, you can feel the strong artistic atmosphere and the style of old Shanghai.
Shanghai Museum
The Shanghai Museum is a large ancient Chinese art museum with a rich collection of 12 categories, including bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings. Among them, bronzes and ceramics are especially precious, such as the Da Ke Ding and the Hemudu Culture Pig Pattern Pottery Bowl, which are important windows for understanding Chinese history and culture.
Lujiazui
Lujiazui is the financial center of Shanghai, with many skyscrapers, such as the Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Global Financial Center. On the Lujiazui Circular Pedestrian Bridge, you can see these high-rise buildings up close, feel the majesty and grandeur of a modern metropolis, and enjoy the beauty of the Bund on the opposite bank of the Huangpu River.