Shanghai Attractions

Jade Buddha Temple

The Jade Buddha Temple was built in 1882, one of the three famous temples in Shanghai. This is a well-preserved Buddhist temple. The temple so named for the statue of Sakyamuni carved out of the white jade and transferred to Shanghai from Burma.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Rising majestically on Lujiazui Road, the tower is 468 meters high and is facing the well-known Bund. The TV Tower boasts the watching terraces, rotary restaurant, a ballroom, a piano bar and also guestrooms on the floor 263 and 271. The rooms are 350 meters in the air. Nowadays, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the symbolic construction and a most famous tourist attractions in Shanghai.

Nanjing Pedestrain Rd.

The No 1 commercial road in China, Shanghai Nanjing Road, had been established historically for business. In the early 20th century, there were only four department stores along this stretch. Today, it has become the No 1 place for shopping in the city. The money at work in the road has encouraged many companies and business over the years to set up bases near here. Nanjing Road is fantastically located, stemming off the Huangpu River and the Bund at a right angle and linking the city's main commercial and residential districts to the mouth of the river. The road to the east of Xizang Road is called Nanjing Dong Road while the road to the west is known as Nanjing Xi Road.
In the past few years, mammoth changes have taken place here. The street was beginning to look a little down at heel and Huaihai Road was pulling the wealthier customers away from this street. A huge improvement plan was put into action and completed just in time for Chinese New Year 2000. New shopping centers have been erected and a large section of the street has been pedestrianised. In the evenings, the street looks at its best, with neon lights and advertising billboards illuminating the glorious buildings along the road.

The Bund

As a symbol of Shanghai, the Bund is situated at the juncture of the Wusong River and the Huangpu River.
A group of tall buildings of different styles built along the Bund, forming an irregular skyline. It was the political, economic and culture center of the foreign powers in Shanghai after the Opium War in 1840.The bund was a symbol of "adventurers` paradise".
The Bund of Shanghai today is the place where the tourists are sure to visit.

Former French Concession

Known as the most romantic slice of Shanghai, the Former French Concession remains much to see around this former colonial area. Leafy birch trees scaffoldings line the sentimental lanes of this colonial quater. The northern border of this area runs west from the Old City to Jinan Park, and makes up the area south of Yanan Park.
The best way to reach the classical arteries of this area is from the People's Square.

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