Sightseeing in Shanghai: 35 Top Shanghai Attractions 2025

• Type: Historic Walking Areas, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Sights & Landmarks

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: On the bank of Huangpu River, Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区中山东一路，临黄浦江)

The Bund, “a gallery of international architectures”, is the landmark of Shanghai. It is always the best place to view Shanghai. Take a stroll along the embankment of the Huangpu River, and you’ll get various architectural styles from Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque to Classicism and the Renaissance in your camera. The modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui across Huangpu River in Pudong New Area provide another backdrop. The night view here is more breathtaking, how about taking an evening cruise or a stroll by it?

• Recommended Shanghai Tour with the Bund :

3 Days Shanghai Past and Present Contrast Tour (at Leisure Pace)

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Tianzifang

• Type: Points of Interest & Landmarks, Sights & Landmarks, Financial and Trade Center

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Ticket

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 Hours

• Address: Lujiazui Financial Trade Zone, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海浦东新区陆家嘴金融贸易区)

Lujiazui is located on the eastern bank of the Huangpu River, facing the historic Bund across the water. Covering an area of approximately 31.78 square kilometers, it serves as Shanghai’s financial and commercial hub, often called "China’s Wall Street". Lujiazui is home to many iconic skyscrapers, including Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower. These architectural marvels not only showcase cutting-edge design and engineering but also represent Shanghai’s modern identity as a global financial powerhouse. The skyline of Lujiazui, especially when illuminated at night, is one of the most recognizable cityscapes in the world.

• Recommended Shanghai Tour with Lujiazui:

7 Days Shanghai Beijing Contrast Tour by High Speed Train

Itinerary: Shanghai / Tongli / Suzhou / Beijing
Highlights: Shanghai the Bund, Tongli Water Town, Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Lingering Garde, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall

• Type: Comprehensive Museum, Historical & Cultural site

• Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, no entering after 16:00, closed on Monday (except national holidays)

• Tickets: Free Ticket

• Recommended Visiting Time: 3~4 Hours

• Address: No. 201, Peoples Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai & No. 1952, Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区人民大道201号 & 上海市浦东新区世纪大道1952号)

Shanghai Museum is the cultural landmark of Shanghai with numerous fine Chinese artifacts across its two iconic locations: Shanghai Museum at the People’s Square and the newly opened Shanghai Museum East (2024). Shanghai Museum at the People’s Square features a striking round-top square-base design symbolizing "Round Heaven, Square Earth" in ancient Chinese cosmology. The museum houses a systematically curated collection of over 10,000 foreign cultural artifacts (sets). While Shanghai Museum East has modern 45-meter-tall white jade-inspired tower with a rooftop garden. With 8 permanent galleries including bronzes, calligraphy, painting, seals, ceramics, currency, sculpture, and Jade, Shanghai Museum East is dubbed "Textbooks of Chinese Art History".

• Recommended Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Museum:

3 Days Shanghai Highlights Tour with Water Town

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden

• Type: Shopping Streets, Points of Interest & Landmarks

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours

• Address: Nanjing East Road & Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District & Jing’an district, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区&静安区,南京东路&南京西路)

Running west from the Bund, Nanjing Road is Shanghai’s foremost shopping street and is one of the world’s busiest shopping streets. The Shanghai equivalent of New York’s Fifth Avenue, Nanjing Road boasts retailers from all over the world. In the daylight, you’ll admire the graceful architecture of the surrounding buildings. At night, you’ll marvel at the illuminated logos and brand names that line the avenue.

• Recommended Shanghai Tour with Nanjing Road:

5 Days Essence of Shanghai Hangzhou Tour with Wuzhen Water Town

Itinerary: Shanghai / Hangzhou / Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Wukang Road City Walk, West Lake, Wuzhen Water Town

• Type: Water Town, Architectural Buildings, Historic Site

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 0.5~1 Days

• Address: No. 555, Kezhiyuan Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai(上海市青浦区朱家角镇课植园路555号)

Known as the “Venice in Shanghai”, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town has a history of 1,700 years and is a well-preserved waterside ancient town. In Zhjiajiao Water Town, You could take the traditional boat to cruise along the canals and see the old residences, shops and bridges that are filled with classic architectural tone in Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911).

• Recommended Shanghai Tour with Zhujiajiao Ancient Town:

6 Days Shanghai Yellow Mountain Tour with Water Town Visit

Itinerary: Shanghai / Huangshan
Highlights: The Bund, Nanjing Road, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yellow Mountain, Hongcun Ancient Village

• Type: Historical & Cultural Lanes, Artistic Shops, International Restaurants

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: No. 210, Taikang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区泰康路210弄)

Tianzifang at Taikang Road is one of the coolest places to wander in Shanghai. A lot of artistic and cultural studios of celebrities and young creatives set here in the typical Shikumen houses of both Shanghai and western styles make the mazy lanes full of artistic culture. Strolling along the old paths to see the daily life of the residents here to feel the old Shanghai flavor, watching people chatting and laughing in the restaurants and bars from many other countries, and finding various kinds of interesting items and Chinese crafts are especially funny!

• Recommended Shanghai Tour with Tianzifang:

3 Days Best Shanghai Tour with Half-day Cycling

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Tianzifang

• Type: Gardens, Nature & Parks, Bazaar

• Opening Hours: 09:00~16:30, No entry after 16:00, closed on Monday

• Tickets: CNY 40 - Peak Season (Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov); CNY 30 - (Jul to Aug, Dec to Mar)

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours

• Address: No. 168 Fuyou Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区福佑路168号)

Dating back to the 16th Century, Yu Garden is the most revered green space in Shanghai. Known as the “Mountains and Forest within the City”, it is crowded to bursting point every day. And yet, it managed to maintain something of its air of serenity. Here, you’ll find ornate structures as well as intimate enclaves that are divided by “dragon walls”. Highlights include the Heralding Spring Hall, the Jade Magnificent Hall, and the Lotus Pool.
Out of the Yuyuan Garden is the Yuyuan Bazaar where you could explore how elaborating and cute the traditional Chinese handicrafts and art works are, and also savor some local flavor snacks here…

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Yu Garden & Bazzar:

5 Days Shanghai Huangshan Tour by High Speed Train

Itinerary: Shanghai / Huangshan
Highlights: Yellow Mountain, Hongcun Ancient Village, The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower

• Type: Observation Decks & Towers, Modern Buildings & Landmarks

• Opening Hours: 8:00~21:30

• Tickets: CNY 35~CNY 458

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours

• Address: No. 1, Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区世纪大道1号)

Standing at the end of the Huangpu River, Oriental Pearl TV Tower soars 468 meters, setting the character of the new urban area as well as its cityscape. An all-around panorama view of Shanghai from the tallest TV tower in Asia and the third tallest in the world can be amazing, walking on the glass bottom and feeling your adrenaline pumps is also cool. It is worthy to visit in the late afternoon that you could see the sunset and the city come alive with lights.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Oriental Pearl TV Tower :

3 Days Best Shanghai Family Holiday Tour

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: Huangpu River Cruise, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Zotter Chocolate Factory, City Biking

• Type:Theme Parks, Water & Amusement Parks

• Opening Hours: 08:30~21:30

• Tickets: CNY 399 +

• Recommended Visiting Time: 0.5~1 Days

• Address: No. 310 Huangzhao Road, Chuansha Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区川沙镇黄赵路310号)

Shanghai Disney Resort is the first Disney resort in mainland China and the sixth one in the world. In Disneyland Park, you can lignite your dream by exploring Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, and Tomorrowland with different themes, characters, and activities. It is about 18 kilometers from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, about 27 kilometers from the Huangpu River area. Disney is a dreamland for both children and adults. With Disney Resort, your Shanghai tour will be more enjoyable.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Disney Resort:

4 Days Shanghai Magic Tour with Disneyland Park (Family Friendly)

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: Shanghai Disneyland, The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower

• Type: Observation Decks & Towers, Modern Buildings & Landmarks

• Opening Hours: 8:30~22:00

• Tickets: CNY 180

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 hours

• Address: No. 501, Middle Yincheng Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区银城中路501号)

Just Completed in 2016, Shanghai Tower of 632 m high is at present the tallest skyscraper in China and proudly the third tallest one in the entire world, with the 828 m high Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai being the No. 1 and the 679 m high Merdeka 118 in Kiala Lumper being the NO.2. Designed by Gensler from America with the fabulous stream-lined spiral facade, the world's highest observation, great functions to save more energy, top-class environment for offices and other functions, Shanghai Tower is so much attractive to visitors from the globe. Catch the chance to stimulate your body at the over 500 m high place. Let's Go!

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Tower:

3 Days Shanghai Highlights Tour with Water Town

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden

• Type: Historic & Cultural Site, Walking Streets, Old Exotic Buildings

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours

• Address: Wukang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海市徐汇区武康路)

Shanghai Wukang Road area is located in Huangpu district (黄浦区) and Xuhui District (徐汇区). Since its opening up in 1849, groups of foreigners from many countries came to Shanghai and settled down. Travelers can appreciate the diverse types of old buildings in exotic styles and feel the rich culture mixed with local Shanghai features and Western styles, with leafy trees side by.

• Recommended Shanghai Tour with Wukang Road:

2 Days Classic Shanghai Tour with City Walk Experience

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, Wukang Road City Walk,

• Type: Observation Decks & Towers, Modern Buildings & Landmarks

• Opening Hours: 08:30~21:30

• Tickets: CNY 108

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 hours

• Address: 88 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区陆家嘴世纪大道88号

The Jinmao Tower is situated in the heart of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone in Pudong New Area. This 88-story skyscraper rises 420 meters into the sky, featuring one of the world's most efficient elevator systems that takes visitors to the 88th-floor Observation Deck in just 45 seconds (reaching speeds of 9.1 m/s). Perched 340 meters above ground, the Observation Deck offers visitors a spectacular bird's-eye view of Shanghai through its bright, floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition, it offers a topside view of the hotel atrium lobby.

• Type: River Cruise; Bodies of Water

• Opening Hours: 11:00~21:30

• Tickets: CNY 115 per person between 11:00~18:00; CNY 135 per person between 18:00~21:30 (without dining and snacks onboard)

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 hours

• Address: Huangpu River, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区黄浦江)

Huangpu River, known as the Mother River of Shanghai as well as the largest river in Shanghai, is a 113-kilometer long river flowing through Shanghai which is the last tributary of Yangtze River ends in the East China Sea. Puxi (West Bank) and Pudong (East Bank) are bounded by it, forming the world-famous Bund, Lujiazui financial zone, and other important landmarks. The western side of Puxi is home to “An Exhibition of International Buildings”. The eastern side of Pudong is a recent development of the last few decades and is the new business and financial district boasting many awesome glass and steel towers.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Huangpu River Cruise:

3 Days Best Shanghai Family Holiday Tour

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: Huangpu River Cruise, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Zotter Chocolate Factory, City Biking

• Type: Buddhist Temples, Sacred & Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings

• Opening Hours: 8:00~16:30 (Except for Major Festivals, No entry after 16:00)

• Tickets: CNY 20

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 hours

• Address:No. 170 Anyuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai (上海市普陀区安远路170号)

Quite different from many other temples hidden in mountains and forests, Jade Buddha Temple shows itself in the center of Shanghai city. It enjoys a high reputation both home and abroad for the extraordinary jade Buddha enshrined within it, hence the temple’s name. Among the clouds of incense smoke, it’s kind of unexpected to see so many pilgrims in such a modern city, no fewer than in Tibet.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Jade Buddha Temple:

12 Days Classic China Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Itinerary: Shanghai / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Xian / Beijing
Highlights: The Bund,Yangtze River Cruise, Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

• Type: Museums, Exhibition Halls, Points of Interest

• Opening Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Thursday to Tuesday; Closed on Wednesday)

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours

• Address: No. 100, Peoples Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.

Are you curious about what turned Shanghai into today’s super city? Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is a must-see to witness how Shanghai became a cosmopolitan city from a shabby fishing village. With the theme of “ City, man, environment, and development” it serves for exhibition, research, communication, consultation, education, and sightseeing. The 3rd Floor is perhaps the most impressive, which displays a scale model of Shanghai. A cup of coffee on the top will be a good ending to this time travel.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center:

3 Days Shanghai Past and Present Contrast Tour (at Leisure Pace)

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Tianzifang

• Type: Neighborhoods, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Shopping & Entertainment

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 Hours

• Address: No. 245, Madang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区马当路245号)

Located in the downtown area of Shanghai City, Shanghai Xintiandi is a historical site as well as a fashionable center full of entertainment, restaurants, and shopping malls. You could enjoy the antique and rebuilt Shikumen structure which is a witness of the communication between the building cultures of western countries and China. Despite in old appearance, the inside life is tailor-made for people in modern society, you can feast on the international art galleries, fashion shops, coffee houses, themed restaurants, and so forth.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Xintiandi:

3 Days Best Shanghai Tour with Half-day Cycling

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Tianzifang

• Type: Temple, Park, Bazaar

• Opening Hours: 08:30~16:30, No entry after 16:00, except for major holidays

• Tickets: CNY 10

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours

• Address: 249 Fangbang Zhong Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区方浜中路249号)

City God Temple of Shanghai, an important Taoist temple, also known as Chenghuang Temple or Cheng Huang Miao is located in the most prosperous and prestigious Yu Garden scenic area. It was built in the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1403 - 1424). It has a history of nearly six hundred years and witnessed the rise and fall, the peace and war of Shanghai. The main building includes the front square, the main hall, the Yuan Chen hall, the God of wealth hall, the Ci Hang Hall, the city god hall, and the goddess hall. It was destroyed during the war and closed in 1966, and rebuilt and reopened in 1994.

• Type: Architectural Buildings, Theatre, Shows & Performance

• Opening Hours: 09:00~19:30

• Tickets: CNY160~CNY880

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 Hours

• Address: No. 2266, Gonghexin Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai (上海市静安区共和新路2266号)

Referred as the No. 1 Circus World in China, Shanghai Circus World is a world-renowned comprehensive recreational venue with a uniquely designed building and acrobatic performance. It enjoys excellent hardware like complete facilities, advanced devices, and full-equipped functions as well as preeminent acrobats. Two great programs are performed in the Shanghai Circus World. One is ERA - Intersection of Time, from which the audiences could watch the most magical scenes and breathtaking acrobatics. The other is the Happy Circus, which is most loved by the kids and recommended as a family tour.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Circus World:

5 Days Shanghai Huangshan Tour by High Speed Train

Itinerary: Shanghai / Huangshan
Highlights: Yellow Mountain, Hongcun Ancient Village, The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower

• Type: Specialty Museums, Private Museums

• Opening Hours: 10:00~17:00

• Tickets: CNY 25

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: Room B0C, No. 868, Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海市徐汇区华山路868号B0C室)

Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center is a unique museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the iconic propaganda art of the 20th century. Founded by collector and enthusiast Yang Peiming, the center houses an extraordinary collection of vintage posters from the 1920s to the 1980s, showcasing revolutionary propaganda, cultural campaigns, and early advertisements. Each poster reflects the values and aspirations of its time. Tourists can experience the bold aesthetics of vibrant colors and powerful imagery that defined an era of change. It's a must-visit for art enthusiasts and history buffs!

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4 Days Shanghai In-depth Tour with Sidetrip to Suzhou

Itinerary: Shanghai / Suzhou / Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Wukang Road, Zhouzhuang Water Town, Lingering Garden, Suzhou Silk Museum

• Type: Architectural Buildings, Bridges

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1 Hours

• Address: Intersection of Zhapu Road and South Suzhou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区乍浦路与南苏州路交叉口)

Zhapulu Bridge, also known as Zhapu Road Bridge, is one of Shanghai’s most picturesque and historically significant bridges. Spanning Suzhou Creek, it connects the Huangpu District with Hongkou District. Built in 1927, the bridge retains its original steel structure, blending old-world elegance with the city’s futuristic skyline. Stand on the bridge, facing the Huangpu River, tourists can frame the Lujiazui skyline with Suzhou Creek in the foreground, and capture symmetrical Waibaidu Bridge reflecting on the water.

• Type: Architectural Buildings, Parks

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: 185 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区人民大道185号)

The People's Park is located in the center of Shanghai, on the east side of Nanjing Road pedestrian street, and it is very easy to reach by metro. It has always been known as the "lung" of the city. If you are a museum-goers, there are many museums nearby. In the park, you can see the very special matchmaking corner in China. The park can be roughly divided into three scenic spots: East, Center, and West. The central area is an open space with scenery building, teahouse, open-air theater; the scenic spots in the west area, including pavilions, corridors, gardens, rockeries, pools, etc. It is the main scenic spot of the park.

• Type: Points of Interest & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings

• Opening Hours: 10:00~19:00

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 hours

• Address: 20 Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区南京东路20号)

Peace Hotel Museum or Heping Fandian Museum is the first museum in China built in the form of a hotel. The museum displays a number of "antique" items engraved with the words "华懋饭店", such as copper ice pot, copper key plate, copper thermos, copper ashtray, and the silver spoon, as well as calligraphy and paintings by famous artists. Due to its profound historical background, it has become the recording site of 33 films and TV plays. The South Building of Peace Hotel imitates the balanced apartment building of Renaissance, while the north building is the Gothic building of Chicago school.

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3 Days Shanghai Highlights Tour with Water Town

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden

• Type: Coffee & Tea Spots

• Opening Hours: 08:00-23:00

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1 Hour

• Address: No.789 Nanjing West Road, Hkri Taikoo Hui, Shanghai (上海南京西路789号兴业太古汇)

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai has been a landmark destination for coffee lovers since its grand opening in 2017. Spanning an impressive 2,700 square meters, it holds the distinction of being the largest Starbucks Roastery in Asia and the second-largest globally, surpassed only by the 3,994-square-meter Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago. It's a nice place to watch as premium coffee beans are roasted in real time. Tourists can also indulge in freshly baked pastries and artisanal breads.

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• Type: Specialty Museums

• Opening Hours: 9:00~17:00, Tuesday to Sunday

• Tickets: CNY 45

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: 2000 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区世纪大道2000号)

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is the largest science education site in Shanghai. Through various modern equipment and rich interactive ways, you can have an all-around understanding of natural science with shocking audio-visual effects. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is rich in exhibits. There are hundreds of exquisite Wildlife Specimens and geological specimens, various robot performances with different functions, various models of electronic equipment and aerospace equipment, and a variety of scientific and technological inventions. The science and technology museum also has an IMAX three-dimensional giant screen, ball screen, four-dimensional and high-tech special cinema, etc.

• Type: Historic Sites, Sacred & Religious Sites

• Opening Hours: 07:30~17:00

• Tickets: CNY 50

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: 1686 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai (上海市静安区南京西路1686号)

Jing'an Temple is located in the prosperous Jing'an district, with convenient transportation. The architectural style of the temple is integrated with the Tibetan temple. The silver Buddha in the main hall weighs 15 tons. Guanyin hall is set in the East Chamber on the right side of the first floor. The Guanying Buddha inside is 6.2 meters high. On the left side of the west chamber is the hall of Sakyamuni, which houses the 3.87-meter-high Sakyamuni Jade Buddha. This jade Buddha is much larger than the Jade Buddha in Jade Buddha Temple. The roof of Jing'an Temple is covered with copper tiles, and the top of the pagoda behind the temple is painted in gold. Looking afar, the whole temple is shining under the sun.

• Type: Features Animals, Aquariums

• Opening Hours: 09:00~18:00 (no entry after 17:30)

• Tickets: CNY 160

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 hours

• Address: 1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai （上海市浦东新区陆家嘴环路1388号)

Shanghai ocean aquarium is next to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. You can get to see all kinds of marine life from all over the world, as well as interesting animal shows. The four underwater tunnels are very popular, where allow you to step into them to watch sharks and turtles swimming overhead. Here, you can see the Australian archerfish, African multi finfish, Southeast Asian White ax shark, South American eel, Antarctic penguin, lovely seahorse, etc. It is the only aquarium in the world that has an independent Chinese exhibition area to display aquatic lives, such as Chinese sturgeon, rouge fish, Chinese alligator, giant salamander, etc.

• Type: Water Town, Architectural Buildings, Historic Site

• Opening Hours: 08:00~16:30

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 0.5~1 Days

• Address: Lane 8588, Tingfeng highway, Fengjing town, Jinshan District, Shanghai (上海市金山区枫泾镇亭枫公路8588弄)

With a history of more than 1,500 years, Fengjing is the only township in Shanghai on the list of Historic Towns of China. This town is renowned for its cultural background, elegant waters, well-preserved ancient houses, and traditional lifestyle with a strong local flavor. It is also known as the birthplace of the famed Jinshan Peasant Painting, which has won popularity for its creative designs and bright colors that vividly depict town’s culture and customs.

• Type: Sacred & Religious Sites

• Opening Hours: 7:00~16:30

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: 2853 Longhua Road, Longhua Town, Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海市徐汇区龙华镇龙华路2853号)

Longhua Temple is the oldest and largest ancient temple in Shanghai with a history of more than 1700 years. From south to north, along the central axis of Longhua temple is Maitreya hall, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Sansheng hall, and Sutra library. The Daxiong hall is very solemn. In front of it, there are three golden statues of Buddhas, Tathagata, Manjusri, and Puxian. On the back, there are exquisite statues of Guanyin. On both sides of the hall, there are carved sixteen Arhats. There are bell and drum towers on the East and west sides of the temple.

• Type: Specialty Museums

• Opening Hours: 10:00~18:00 (No entry after 17:00), Tuesday to Sunday

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 3~5 Hours

• Address: 205 Shangnan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区上南路205号)

China Arts Museum used to be the National Pavilion of China in the Shanghai World Expo. The multimedia version of Qingming Riverside is the treasure of the China Arts Museum, there are many works of modern artists on display here. The exhibition hall of the art palace is mainly located on the 0-m, 5-m, 33-m, 41-m, and 49-m floors. You can take the elevator to go up and down the stairs. It is recommended to take the direct elevator to the 49-m floor to enjoy the multimedia "Qingming Riverside map". Then you can visit it from top to bottom. The other floors mainly display various works of modern Chinese artists, as well as temporary exhibitions of works of art at home and abroad.

• Type: Features Animals, Specialty Museums

• Opening Hours: 09:00~17:00 (Tuesday to Sunday)

• Tickets: CNY 30

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 Hours

• Address: 510 Beijing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai (上海市静安区北京西路510号)

Shanghai Natural History Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in China, located in Jing'an District. In the museum, the skeleton of a 26-meter long Zhongjiamamen River dinosaur is the most eye-catching. It is the largest dinosaur in Asia with the longest neck in the world. The new museum has five floors, two on the ground and three underground. It usually starts from the second floor above the ground and goes down in turn. The whole journey takes about half a day to a day. The last two underground floors are the most abundant exhibition areas. There are 10 permanent exhibitions in the museum, which are divided into three systems: natural evolution, living environment, and human civilization.

• Type: Features Animals, Zoos

• Opening Hours: 08:00~18:30 (Mar. to Oct.); 08:00~18:00 (Nov. to Feb.)

• Tickets: CNY 40

• Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 Hours

• Address: 2381 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai (上海市长宁区虹桥路2381号)

Shanghai Zoo is near Hongqiao Airport. There are more than 600 kinds of animals in the zoo, including a panda, elk, golden monkey, Siberian tiger, and other rare animals. There are amphibians and reptiles, herbivores, beasts of prey, birds of prey, and other animal exhibition areas, as well as a science and Education Museum, goldfish Gallery, butterfly museum, and other exhibition halls. There is also a reed-covered Swan Lake, inhabiting pelicans, swans, mandarin ducks, and other birds. It is also a good choice to stay in the zoo to rest on the lawn, bask in the sun, row boats and ride Ferris wheel.

• Type: Parks, Points of Interest & Landmarks

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: 1001 Jinxiu Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区锦绣路1001号)

Century Park is located at the southeast end of Century Avenue in Pudong. It is a large natural ecological park in Shanghai. The park is divided into a rural area, lakeside area, forest and lawn area, bird protection area, exotic area, etc. It is a good place for relaxation and entertainment in the city. Jingtian Lake in the garden is a large artificial lake, which is approximately around and about 300 meters in diameter. Another Zhangjiabang river passes through the park, creating an ecological environment with vertical and horizontal waterways in the garden.

• Type: Specialty Museums

• Opening Hours: 9:00~17:00

• Tickets: Free Entry with valid Maglev Train Ticket

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1 Hour

• Address: 2100 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海市浦东新区龙阳路2100号)

The predecessor of the Shanghai Maglev Museum is the Shanghai Maglev Science and Technology Exhibition Hall, which is a professional exhibition hall to show the maglev technology and the development history of the Shanghai maglev train. It officially opened on August 16, 2007, with an area of 1250 square meters. It is divided into five parts: the birth of maglev, Shanghai maglev line, maglev exploration, maglev advantages, and maglev prospects. There are many interactive projects for tourists to participate in. Tourists can visit the maglev train for free with maglev train tickets of the day.

• Popular Shanghai Tour with Shanghai Maglev Train:

3 Days Shanghai Past and Present Contrast Tour (at Leisure Pace)

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Tianzifang

• Type: Civic Centers, Art Museums

• Opening Hours: 8:00~22:00

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~2 Hours

• Address: 50 Moganshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai (上海市普陀区莫干山路50号)

M50 is the abbreviation of No. 50 Moganshan Road. It is located in the peninsula area on the South Bank of Suzhou River. It is a creative park reconstructed from the original textile factory. Compared with other creative parks, the biggest feature here is the graffiti and free gallery exhibition along the street. You can see the artworks of abstract, realistic, watercolor, oil painting, and so on. Over the past few years, M50 has attracted more than 130 artists from 17 countries and regions including UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Israel, Canada, Norway, and Hong Kong, etc. The presence of these artists and creative design institutions creates a strong cultural atmosphere along the Suzhou River.

• Type: Ancient Town, Points of Interest & Landmarks

• Opening Hours: All Day

• Tickets: Free Entry

• Recommended Visiting Time: 1~3 Hours

• Address: No. 208, Qingnian Road, Qibao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai (上海市闵行区七宝镇青年路208号)

Qibao ancient town was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is only 5 kilometers away from the downtown area of Shanghai. It can be reached directly by metro line 9. Qibao ancient town is the nearest ancient town to Shanghai, which retains the characteristics of a water town in the metropolis and shows a new and simple cultural atmosphere. Qibao means seven treasures. It is said that there are seven treasures in the ancient town, namely, the Golden Sutra, the sacred tree, the flying Buddha, the golden rooster, the jade chopsticks, and the Jade axe. The area of the ancient town is small, with only a few streets in total. The main scenic spots are Qibao old street, Qibao pawnshop, Zhou's Micro carving hall, cricket cottage, etc. It is also a food street with all kinds of local snacks.