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Visit Shanghai June 2008
I plan to visit Shanghai in June 2008. Can anyone recommend some touristy sites in Shanghai? What about the cost? Thanks in advance!
Asked by seagull (AU) | Dec. 16, 2007 13:06Answer Question
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- The most famous one is Oriental Pearl TV Tower. LOL. All my friends been to Shanghai went to visit that one.Answered by Rex (AU) | Dec. 17, 2007 15:31
- Also, you may try the Huangpu River and its bund. For shopping, Nanjing Road is a mecca.Answered by Boris (BN) | Dec. 21, 2007 17:13
- Shanghai aka Paris of the East 's top attractions
1.The Bund
Stretching along the Huangpu waterfront on the western side of the river, the historic Bund is lined with colonial-era buildings including banking headquarters and luxury hotels. These buildings are also home to bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, and the newly refurbished promenade brings the picture-postcard skyline alive.
2. Nanjing Road
One of Shanghai's premier commercial boulevards, Nanjing Road runs from the Bund past People's Square, Jing'an Temple, and the northern reaches of the French Concession. With Chinese department stores, modern luxury boutiques, and some iconic buildings along its way, a stroll down Nanjing Road will give you a cross-section view of the city.
3. Yu Garden and Bazaar
The Yu Garden (or Yu Yuan) is one of Shanghai's rare historic treats. Located in the Old City south of the Bund, The Ming Dynasty gardens are a tranquil oasis in the bustle of the modern city, and the bazaar is the place to go when you want to buy traditional Chinese gifts for friends and family back home.
4. Jade Buddha Temple
You'll have to head up north to the Putuo District for this one, but it's well worth the short taxi ride. The temple was built in 1882 to display two jade Buddha statues which a traveling monk brought from Burma. As well as some stunning architecture, the temple is surrounded by excellent vegetarian restaurants.
5. Jin Mao Tower
The second mega-skyscraper to be built in the Lujiazui Financial District in Pudong, the 421-meter Jin Mao (or 'golden prosperity') occupies a place among the more modern Shanghai attractions. It was built around the principles of the lucky figure eight, and lends its floor space to offices and a luxury hotel.
6. Xintiandi
A favourite among tourists and locals for its charming reclaimed shikumen buildings, Xintiandi is the original 'lifestyle hub' in a city which now boasts many. It is home to a mix of restaurants, chain coffee houses, malls, craft vendors, and boutiques, and alleys.
7. Tianzifang
The network of alleyways between Taikang Road and Sinan Road in the Luwan District of the French Concession make up the Tianzifang complex - a collection of independent shops, art galleries, and street cafés which attract a more bohemian crowd than nearby Xintiandi.
8. Shanghai World Financial Center
Last but most certainly not least is Shanghai's current tallest building. The imposing silver spear of the Shanghai World Financial Center juts 492 meters into the sky above Lujiazui. A trip to the highest observation deck costs 150 RMB, and is a small price to pay for the loftiest view in mainland China.Answered by rajeshn (CN) | Apr. 11, 2011 06:21