1. Shanghai Bund

• The Shanghai Bund, also known as Outer Huangpu Beach, is the starting point of modern Shanghai and a historical and cultural district in China. In 1844, the 24th year of Emperor Daoguang's reign in the Qing Dynasty, the Bund and its surroundings were designated as a British concession. Western banks, commercial houses, general associations, and newspapers began to gather here. It became the financial center of the country and even the Far East, and was a true reflection of Shili Foreign Bank.

• Nowadays, the Bund has changed from its old appearance to a new one. On one side are the classical buildings known as the architectural complex of all nations, and on the other side are the skyscrapers of Lujiazui Financial Center. At this moment, classic and modern are colliding, nostalgia and fashion are communicating, showing the past and prosperity of Shanghai in an instant.

• The Bund, close to the Huangpu River, has become one of the landmarks of Shanghai. There are also attractions such as Huangpu Park, Waibaidu Bridge, Shiliupu, Chenyi Square, etc. There are various buildings from the concession period, as well as modern tunnels, bridges, etc. It is A must-visit place when traveling to Shanghai.
• The scenery here is different from the green mountains and green waters, and it is also different from the historical sites. There are modern high-rise buildings and the prosperity of the city, which are the symbols of the Magic City. Therefore, you can enjoy the scenery of the new era here.

• When you come to Shanghai, you must take a look at the Bund at night. The neon lights on both sides of the Pujiang River and the shining lights of the buildings of all nations make people feel like they are in a dreamy paradise. Stroll here with your lover and feel the romance and charm of the magical city. style.

2. Oriental Pearl Tower

• • The Oriental Pearl Tower, the full name of which is the Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower, was built in 1991 and put into use in 1994. It integrates urban sightseeing, historical exhibitions, Pujiang tours, exhibitions and performances, shopping and catering. It won the "" Although the title of "Tallest Building in Asia" has long been surpassed by many high-rise buildings, it has become a symbol of Shanghai and interprets this new era.

• In fact, in the Oriental Pearl Tower, the lower sphere, the upper sphere and the space capsule are three obvious spheres. The lower sphere has various projects such as the Oriental Pearl Sci-Fi City, Forest Tour, Antarctic Tour, Magical Tour, Treasure Cave, Dini Theater, Happy Plaza, Laser Cinema, Dynamic Cinema, Adventure Train, etc., which are exciting and suitable for all ages. There is also a unique "space hot air balloon" that can send brave tourists into the sky to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Magic City.

• The upper sphere is located in the middle, with a central elevation of 272.5 meters and a total of 9 floors. In addition to equipment rooms, there are mainly aerial KTV rooms, revolving restaurants, observation platforms and other projects. Especially the revolving restaurant, which is said to be the highest revolving restaurant in Asia, and the dishes here are also very delicious, allowing visitors to enjoy delicious food while sightseeing.

3.Nanjing Road

• Shanghai Nanjing Road, located in the center of the city, is the earliest commercial street established after the opening of Shanghai. Now it has become a famous commercial pedestrian street in the country. It is one of the most prosperous shopping streets in the world with many department stores and a complete range of goods. A shopper's paradise and a popular tourist attraction.

• If you come to Shanghai for the first time, you must not miss this place. The pedestrian street is very busy, with thousands of people shopping, shopping or taking photos here every day. Nanjing Road is divided into two sections, Nanjing East Road and Nanjing West Road. Among them, Nanjing East Road is the pedestrian street between the Bund and People's Square. It is also the most prosperous section and is known as "Shanghai's Champs Elysées"; Nanjing West Road is the section between People's Square and Jing'an Temple. It is a commercial district integrating shopping malls, office buildings, hotels and restaurants.

• Stroll around the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. If you are tired, you can take a sightseeing bus. While watching the bustling crowds, you can enjoy the dreamy flower-filled street scene. At night, the lights are on and the neon lights are shining. Sitting in the car, listening to soothing music and blowing the gentle breeze, you can feel the different style of Shanghai at night.

• Nowadays, there are not only many old department stores such as Yongan Department Store, Hualian Department Store, and Silk Department Store, but also new large shopping malls such as New World City, Bailian World Trade International Plaza, Landmark Plaza, Henderson Celebrity Shopping Center, and Hongyi Plaza, with a dazzling array of products. , everything you need, nothing you can’t think of, nothing you can’t buy.

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  In addition, there are many scenic spots around the pedestrian street, including the Bund, People's Square, Xintiandi, Laotiandi, etc., which are the first choice for check-in during the trip to Shanghai. Xintiandi is an emerging tourist spot, while Laotiandi is an old tourist attraction with many century-old buildings and classic bungalows, showing nostalgic charm.

4. City God’s Temple

• Speaking of the City God Temple, it is a temple dedicated to the City God. The City God, also called the City God in some places, is one of the important gods in traditional Chinese religion and the patron saint of a place. Most of them are played by local celebrities with meritorious services. The Shanghai City God Temple is one of the three temples on the Yangtze River. Legend has it that it was first built by Sun Hao of Wu State during the Three Kingdoms period. It was converted into the City God Temple during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. It has a history of more than 600 years.

• Today, this area has become a famous old city in Shanghai, including a large area such as the Old Town God's Temple, Yuyuan Garden and Food Street. It is one of the must-visit attractions in Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, covering an area of ​​more than 30 acres, is a classical garden in the south of the Yangtze River in the Ming Dynasty. There is the Jade Linglong, one of the three strange stones in the south of the Yangtze River, and the famous Jiuqu Bridge. It is an excellent place to take photos of ancient stone bridges and ancient styles. land.

• Temples with more than a hundred years of history and culture are antique. Here you can taste authentic Shanghai delicacies, including traditional sweet-scented osmanthus cake, small wontons, sesame glutinous rice balls and other famous snacks, as well as authentic Nanxiang Xiaolongbao and other delicacies. Here is a delicious place It’s a paradise and a happy place for foodies.

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• During the Lantern Festival, the area around the Chenghuang Temple is decorated with lanterns and various large lanterns, which are enough to fill the festive atmosphere of the festival. For locals, one thing they must do is to walk the Jiuqu Bridge in Yuyuan Garden on the day of the festival. It is said that doing so can bring blessings in the new year.

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  For devout believers, the City God's Temple is also a must. There are nine main halls, including the City God's Hall, the Caishen Hall, the Empress' Hall, the Yuanchen Hall, the Guansheng Hall, and the Wenchang Hall. The temples have soaring eaves and are magnificent. In addition, the Chenghuang Temple is actually not far from the Bund. After coming out of here, you can take a walk and take a look at the Bund

5. Tianzifang

• Tianzifang, located on Taikang Road, is actually an alleyway dominated by old Shikumen. While retaining modern life, it is filled with the rich flavor of old Shanghai.

• It is said that the three characters "Tian Zifang" are the nickname given to this old neighborhood by the painter Huang Yongyu a few years ago, and "Tian Zifang" is a painter from the Warring States Period. The homophonic pronunciation of "Tian Zifang" is self-evident. After renovation, these former small factories, abandoned warehouses, and ordinary homes in Shikumen Lane have become more SOHO and artistic.

• In addition to a variety of creative shops, galleries, photography exhibitions, and cafes with various moods. On an autumn afternoon, the sun is shining brightly, and the air is filled with the lazy fragrance of coffee. This is probably how a life of "having half a day's leisure" is like.

• Tianzifang has its own style and distinction, with criss-crossing alleys that bring together many fashionable elements. Each small shop is very delicately decorated, especially some jewelry shops and handicraft shops, which are very warmly decorated and have a strong petty bourgeoisie style.

• The biggest difference between Tianzifang and other entrepreneurial neighborhoods is that there are still many residents living here. Occasionally, you can still see green leather mailboxes and lane houses from the 1980s. Against the backdrop of these petty bourgeoisie shops, they exude an unexpected atmosphere of life, a unique smell of fireworks and freshness.

6.Shanghai Wildlife Park

• Shanghai Wildlife Park is China's first national-level wildlife park. It is a theme park that integrates wild animal exhibitions, breeding, breeding and protection, popular science education and leisure entertainment. It has giant pandas, crested ibises, lions and other rare animals from different countries and regions around the world. It is estimated that there are more than 200 species of wild animals, totaling more than 10,000 animals.

• According to the regional division, the park is divided into three parts: pedestrian area, vehicle entry area, and water exploration area. Among them, there are bicycles, electric scooters and other small vehicles that can be rented in the pedestrian area, free buses are available in the vehicle entry area for viewing, and in the water exploration area, you can take a cruise ship to experience the wild nature up close

• The pedestrian area has the largest number of animals. Not only can you see wild animals such as giant pandas, crested ibises, Asian elephants, gibbons, and chimpanzees, but you can also see many rare wild animals such as lemurs, flamingos, and African elephants. There are also many unique small animals. Animals and experience areas can be interacted with.

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  In the vehicle entry area, there are dense forests, lush grasslands, various natural landscapes such as strange peaks and rocks, streams and waterfalls, and various Siberian tigers, African lions, brown bears, hippos and other wild animals are hidden in the mountains, forests and rocks. , so that various wild animals can fully release their nature.

• There are more than 20 kinds of wild animals from all over the world and many migratory birds in the water exploration area. When you enter by boat, you can see flying birds and dozens of rare animals, and you will find many interesting things. The most attractive place here is the performances of various animals, and there are also a few international equestrian performances to enjoy.

7.Sinan Road

• Sinan Road, formerly known as Rue Massenet, was built in 1914. It was a French concession named in memory of the famous French musician Massener. It is surrounded by French Park (ie Fuxing Park), Catholic St. Peter's Church, Shanghai Transportation The University Medical School (Shanghai Second Medical University) and Guangci Hospital (Ruijin Hospital), as well as the French Academy (Science Hall) and other famous buildings.

• Both sides of the road are lined with tall French plane trees and classical garden houses and mansions. In the past, most of them were residences of dignitaries. These buildings all adopt a combination of Chinese and Western styles and are of various types, like an international club. Now they have become a living fossil of urban development and are known as the "Yihe Road of Shanghai".

• Sinan Road is surrounded by bustling roads, but here alone, it enjoys a sense of tranquility. Hundreds of years of vicissitudes have witnessed history and civilization. Nowadays, the glitz is gone, and "elegance" has become synonymous with Sinan Road. It seems that every corner is filled with ups and downs, and every corner tells a story.

• Strolling along Sinan Road, the most worth reading is the Sinan Mansion. This is a mansion composed of dozens of garden houses. Its history can be traced back a hundred years. The mansion has winding paths and lush vegetation, like a Jiangnan garden with an aura of scenery. It can be called a model of modern Shanghai architecture.

8. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

• When talking about ancient towns, perhaps the first impression that comes to everyone’s mind is Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen. In fact, there is also such a small town hidden in Shanghai. It has Ming and Qing architecture, small bridges and flowing water. It is a typical ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. These are the four major towns in Shanghai. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, one of the famous towns, is known as the "Shanghai Venice".

• According to historical records, a village was built in Zhujiajiao in the Song Dynasty, named Zhujiacun. The town was established in the 40th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty and was renamed Zhujiage Town from Zhujiajiao. It is also known as Zhuli and Zhuxi, and is commonly known as Jiaoli. It has been thousands of years ago. history. Due to Zhujiajiao's unique water transportation, it has been a freight distribution center since ancient times. Merchants gathered here and trade was prosperous. It was once famous in Jiangnan for its cloth industry and was known as "the world of clothes and quilts".

• At the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, the rice industry in Zhujiajiao emerged and gradually formed a market, which promoted the prosperity of all industries. At one time, "the long street was three miles long and there were three thousand shops." Zhujiajiao)" said.

• Most of the houses in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town are built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The whitewashed walls, black tiles, cornices and horse-head walls all have a strong charm of Jiangnan folk houses. The charming natural scenery of Zhujiajiao lies between a mountain and a lake. The mountain is called Dianshan. Although it is not high, it is also famous. It is the remnant of Tianmu Mountain in western Zhejiang. The lake is Dianshan Lake, with a wide surface and clear water, which makes it look like a mountain climber. In the lake, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery of "Dianfeng's evening light".

• In addition to the charming natural landscape, there are also characteristic cultural landscapes such as "one bridge, one street, one temple, one temple, one hall, one pavilion, two gardens, three bays, and twenty-six lanes".

9. New World

• Shanghai Xintiandi is a fashionable neighborhood with Shanghai's historical and cultural features. The entire neighborhood is based on Shikumen architecture and incorporates European elements, making it seem like a nostalgic Shanghai.

• Xintiandi is divided into two parts, the South Lane and the North Lane. The South Lane is dominated by contemporary fashionable buildings, supplemented by Shikumen buildings. It is a perfect example of the interplay of old-fashioned buildings and modern buildings, and has become an iconic leisure and tourist area in Shanghai.

• Beili is just the opposite. It consists of a number of old Shikumen houses, combined with modern and simple decoration and equipment, and transformed into a number of high-end consumer places and restaurants. Moreover, on Xingye Road, the watershed between Nanli and Beili, there is the site of the National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The Shikumen buildings along the street have become a landscape of traditional culture and art.

• There are unique coffee shops, delicious snack bars, unique jewelry stores, exquisite galleries and customized fashion stores, as well as food courts and cinemas that are popular among young people. It is a good place where Chinese and Western cultures perfectly blend.

• In the entire Xintiandi Plaza, "Xintiandi Club No. 1" is the most intact classical building. This only four-story building does not entirely belong to the Shikumen style. Its appearance belongs to the "alley mansion" style of the Republic of China building, which is now quite rare in a modern city like Shanghai.

10. Shanghai World Expo Park

• Shanghai World Expo Park is located on Pudong South Road, Zhoujiadu Street, Pudong New District, Shanghai. It was rebuilt from the China National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. This park brings together the advantages of famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River and is a very worth visiting attraction.

• There may be many people who still have fresh memories of the grand occasion of the World Expo. To this day, except for the iconic four pavilions on one axis, there are not many other visitors in the other pavilions. You can slow down and pick up the things in your hands. The camera records this beautiful scene in front of you.

• The flowers here are lush and beautiful all year round, especially on both sides of the 400-meter-long Expo Memory Avenue, a series of round flowers are in full bloom, colorful, dancing like beautiful girls, and have a unique artistic conception.

• Today's park retains its original appearance during the World Expo to the greatest extent. The old appearance and the new appearance complement each other, and the beautiful memories of the past are used to awaken today's beautiful scenery. The preserved venues from the four countries of France, Italy, Russia and Russia have novel exteriors and square interior spaces, showing unique artistic standards and making them a very interesting sight.

• The China Art Palace, the original China Pavilion of the World Expo, is the iconic building of the World Expo and the most beautiful preserved venue. Its fiery red colors shine in the sun and is known as the "Crown of the East."