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Shanghai guide to historical and modern landmarks

Shanghai combines modern skyscrapers with historic temples and gardens. The city features the Bund, Lujiazui skyline, Ming Dynasty Yu Garden, and Oriental Pearl Tower. Traditional water towns like Zhujiajiao contrast with shopping areas like Nanjing Road.

The Bund
The Bund

Shanghai, China

Waterfront promenade with 1920s European architecture extending 1.5 kilometers along the Huangpu River.

Yu Garden
Yu Garden

Shanghai, China

16th century garden featuring pavilions, ponds and rocks spread across two hectares.

Oriental Pearl Tower
Oriental Pearl Tower

Shanghai, China

468-meter television tower with observation decks, restaurants and a rotating level in Pudong district.

Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road

Shanghai, China

Five kilometer retail street with department stores, restaurants and traditional shops operating since 1851.

Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple

Shanghai, China

The temple built in 1882 houses two Buddha statues from Burma. The main hall contains three copper statues of Buddha.

Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao Water Town

Shanghai, China

A village with water canals from Yuan Dynasty. The 36 stone bridges connect historical buildings across the waterways.

Longhua Temple
Longhua Temple

Shanghai, China

A Buddhist temple from 242. The seven story pagoda dates from the Song Dynasty.

Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Museum

Shanghai, China

The museum displays 120000 artworks in eleven galleries. The collections contain bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and coins.

Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland

Pudong, Shanghai, China

The amusement park spans 390 hectares with seven themed areas, rides and shows based on Disney stories.

French Concession
French Concession

Xuhui, Shanghai, China

Historical district with plane tree lined streets, European architecture, restaurants and shops in Shanghai.

China Art Museum
China Art Museum

Pudong, Shanghai, China

Museum in a red building with 166,000 square meters of exhibition space for Chinese art since 1949.

Tianzifang
Tianzifang

Huangpu, Shanghai, China

Former factory area with alleys transformed into an artists quarter with galleries, shops and restaurants.

Lujiazui Skyline
Lujiazui Skyline

Shanghai, China

Financial center in Pudong district with more than 50 high-rise buildings including Shanghai Tower and World Financial Center.

Qibao Ancient Town
Qibao Ancient Town

Shanghai, China

Historical water town with canals, stone bridges and traditional houses from Ming and Qing dynasties.

People's Square
People's Square

Shanghai, China

Central square surrounded by Urban Planning Museum, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Grand Theater.

Fuxing Park
Fuxing Park

Shanghai, China

French style park with lawns, fountains and gardens, popular meeting point for morning exercises.

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Shanghai, China

This modern aquarium features over 450 species and a 155-meter underwater tunnel displaying marine life from different regions of the world.

1933 Old Millfun
1933 Old Millfun

Shanghai, China

This former 1930s slaughterhouse with Art Deco elements now houses shops, restaurants and event spaces.

Shanghai Circus World
Shanghai Circus World

Shanghai, China

A modern theater with 1,638 seats presenting international circus performances and Chinese acrobatic shows.

Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple

Shanghai, China

Buddhist temple from the Three Kingdoms period featuring an 8.8-meter jade Buddha statue and traditional architecture.

Duolun Road Cultural Street
Duolun Road Cultural Street

Shanghai, China

This 1600-meter street contains buildings from the 1920s and 1930s featuring European and Chinese architecture.

Xujiahui Cathedral
Xujiahui Cathedral

Shanghai, China

Roman Catholic church built in 1911 in Neo-Gothic style with two 60-meter towers and capacity for 2500 people.

Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre

Shanghai, China

Museum containing over 6000 original propaganda posters from the period between 1949 and 1979.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Shanghai, China

Five-story museum featuring a 600 square meter city model and exhibitions about Shanghai's urban development.

Chongming Island
Chongming Island

Shanghai, China

This large river island contains nature reserves, wetlands and bird watching areas among bamboo groves and tea plantations.

M50 Creative Park
M50 Creative Park

Shanghai, China

Former factory compound with galleries, exhibition spaces and studios dedicated to contemporary art and design.

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

Shanghai, China

Museum featuring exhibits about robotics, space exploration, biology and physics, plus IMAX theater and experimental zones.

Site of the First National Congress of the CPC
Site of the First National Congress of the CPC

Shanghai, China

The museum documents the founding of the Communist Party of China in 1921 through documents, photographs and exhibits.

Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum

Shanghai, China

The building documents the history of 20000 European Jews who found refuge in Shanghai between 1933 and 1941.

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