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Shanghai

As the liveliest city in the world’s fastest-changing nation, Shanghai is a thrilling, ever-morphing metropolis that is setting an example to the world. With its fusion of foreign and Chinese cultures, Shanghai is a good place to begin or end your China wanderings.

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Shanghai is in the middle of China’s eastern coastline. As the gateway to the Yangzi River (Chang Jiang) from the Pacific Ocean, it makes an ideal trading port for both domestic and international commerce.

Shanghai facts

Chinese Name:上海
Chinese Pinyin:Shang Hai
Location:Eastern China
Population:23,474,600
Zip Code:200000
Tel Code:(+86)021
Time Zone:GMT+8

Shanghai Top Attractions

The Bund(Wai Tan)

From the Bund, visitors can take in the renowned skyline of Shanghai across the water, featuring the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the World Financial Center, and the Jinmao Building.

Nanjing Road

Lies between the Bund and the Peoples Square, Nanjing Road is famed as “No I street in China”.

Yu Garden

The Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden in south China, once famed as the “top beauty in southeast China”.

Jade Buddha Temple

The Jade Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shanghai. These were a sitting Buddha (1.95 metres tall, 3 tonnes), and a smaller reclining Buddha representing Buddhas death.

Childrens Palace

The Shanghai Childrens Palace is a kind of spare school that provides after school education for gifted children. It is an interesting place to visit where you can enjoy great performances by kids.

Shanghai Museum

Situated on the Peoples Square in the Huangpu District, the Shanghai Museum is a museum of ancient Chinese art, houses more than 12,000 rare cultural pieces and several items of national importance, including one of three extant specimens of a "transparent" bronze mirror from the Han Dynasty.

Acrobatic Show

With thousands years’ history, Chinese Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts in China. There is no language barrier and cultural border. It started from Warring States Period (475 BC-221

Shanghais Old Street

As a key trading site for small wares and foreign trade, Shanghai Old Street also called "little eastern gate", witnessed the development of the city both in economy and society.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Television Tower stands at the heart of the Lujiazui financial district. With a height of 468m (1535ft), it is the world’s third tallest tower.

Shanghai Madame Tussauds Wax M

Located in the Nanjing Road business circle, Shanghai Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is the sixth museum of its kind in the world.

Xintiandi

The New Skyground is an impressive pedestrian street and one of the major draws of Shanghai for its combination of the old and the new

Zhujiajiao Water Town

Known as the “Venice in Shanghai”, it is a well-preserved waterside ancient town, rivers criss-crossing the village and hundreds of ancient buildings stand at the banks.

Jiangnan Silk Shop and Worksho

In Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop, you can see how silk is produced from the cocoons of silk worms, and turned into the beautiful fabric we all know and love.

French Concession Region

The French Concession is the area of Shanghai once designated for the French, and remains one of the citys most celebrated strips. Visitors can easily spend hours wandering the narrow alleyways, recovering in one of the many cafes...

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibi

Located on Peoples Square, adjacent to the citys municipal government building, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center plays a key part in displaying the city, and it has become a place for the citizens to learn about the past of Shanghai and look into its future, and also a window for international communication.

Shanghai World Financial Cente

The Shanghai World Financial Center opened in fall 2008, and has since become one of the most memorable components in the Shanghai skyline.  It stands at 492m (1,615ft) tall and is a sophistic

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Days Hotel Frontier Pudong Shanghai

: 4/5

FREE wifi in the lobby

No. 2333 Pudong Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China

Near:- 23 km to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport; - 32 km to Shanghai Pudong International Airport; - 21 km to Shanghai South Railway Station; - 27 km to Hongqiao Railway Station.

$88+/night*

Standard Queen Size Room

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Shanghai Onehome Yalong International Hotel

: 4/5

FREE wifi in the lobby

[陆家嘴]No. 688 Gushan Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, China(近羽山路)

Near:Traffic Information - 7 km to Oriental Pearl; - 7 km to Zhangjia High-tech Zone; - 18 km to Shanghai Railway Station; - 24 km to Hongqiao Airport; - 35 km to Pudong Airport.

$76+/night*

Standard Queen Size Room

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Vienna International Hotel(Shanghai Pudong Park)

: 4/5

FREE wifi in the lobby

[迪士尼度假区]No. 6697 Shangnan Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China

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$53+/night*

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Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel

: 5/5

FREE wifi in the lobby

[外滩]No. 59 Siping Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China(近海伦路)

Near:Traffic Information - 260 meters (2-min walk) to subway station; - 5 km (15-min drive) to Railway Station; - 17.4 km (30-min drive) to South Railway Station; - 22.9 km (40-min drive) to Hongqiao Railway Station; - 19 km (35-min drive) to Hongqiao International Airport; - 45 km (1-hour drive) to Pudong International Airport;

$176+/night*

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Free breakfast

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