Shanghai
Top Tourist Attractions

Also known as Waitan, the Bund is central Shanghai's waterfront area. The term is often used to refer to the wharves and buildings on the section of Zhongshan Road and some adjacent areas.What makes it one of the most famous destinations that tourists in Shanghai flock to?On the one mile stretch along the bank of the Huangpu River are magnificent architecture and buildings that delight the eyes at daylight and become a magical view of lights when the sun goes down.Many of the buildings here feat... Read More

There is no shortage of gardens around China, and Shanghai is home to one of the must-see gardens—the Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden.Why?For one, it has been around for 400 years as it was built during the Ming Dynasty. This alone is enough for anyone to want to see what a garden looked like during China's last imperial dynasty. For another, its layout and scenery are nothing short of exquisite. It also features an artistic garden architecture.Typical of most gardens in China, Yu Garden h... Read More

Do you want to see monks during your vacation in Shanghai? You should visit the Jade Buddha Temple where a good number of resident monks live and work. It is also where you will see a 1.9-meter-high white jade, Buddha.The temple features the style of the Song Dynasty and was built between 1911 and 1918. It has bright saffron yellow walls, symmetrical courtyards and halls, and upturned eaves. To say that it's readily identifiable is an understatement. It's a sight to behold.The seated jewel-encru... Read More

Located at the Xuhui District, Longhua Temple and Pagoda is the most majestic, oldest and largest among the Buddhist buildings in South Shanghai, particularly the lower reaches of the Yangtze River Delta. It is also one of Shanghai’s best-preserved temples.The seven-story pagoda, on the other hand, is the only one on this side of China that existed before modern times.This temple and pagoda attract many tourists because of its many features.Old towerOld templeCollections of various sutras ... Read More

A radio and television tower in Shanghai, it’s also known as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. It is categorized as a distinct landmark in the area because of its location—next to the Huangpu River in the Pudong New Area and opposite The Bund.Suffice it to say that when you do reach the foot of the tower, you will be treated to a panoramic view of the river and beyond. It was constructed in 1991 and was completed three years later. At a height of 468m, it was China's tallest structure fro... Read More

Often considered as the number one business street in China, Nanjing Road is often compared with the Champs Elysees in Paris and Fifth Avenue in New York in terms of fame and bustling environment.Stretching for 5.5 km, starting at The Bund and ending in the west at the junction of Jing'an Temple, it's a long stretch of pedestrian street that houses many shops and key commercial enterprises in China.This is where you can shop at Yongan Commercial Building, the number one department store in Shang... Read More

This themed resort is second after the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort but the first Disney park resort in mainland China. Like many of Disney’s amusement parks, magic also happens at the Shanghai Disney Resort.It features the Shanghai Disneyland Park, where a fun experience awaits anyone who visits. There are also 6 other unique unforgettable areas to explore. These include the Gardens of Imagination, Mickey Avenue, Treasure Cove, Fantasy Adventure Isle, and Tomorrowland.There are also themed... Read More