Which Place in Shanghai is Most Visited?

Author: Robert Chang

The most visited place in Shanghai is The Bund. The Bund is one of Shanghai's iconic attractions, and an ideal place to experience the city's historic and modern blend.

Besides The Bund, there are many tourist attractions worth visiting in Shanghai.

The Bund

The Bund is one of the most famous attractions in Shanghai. It represents the unique urban style of Shanghai and is also a symbol of the interweaving of modernity and tradition.

The Bund is located on the east bank of the Huangpu River, from Waibadu Bridge in the north to Nanpu Bridge in the south, with a total length of about 1.5 kilometers.

There are 52 classical historic buildings in different styles. Most of these buildings were built in the early 20th century, reflecting the popular European architectural styles of the time, such as Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, etc.

From This side of The Bund, you can see the spectacular cluster of modern skyscrapers in the Lujiazui area of Pudong on the other side, including iconic buildings such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Shanghai Tower,the World Financial Center, and the Jinmao Tower.

The Bund is a must-visit attraction for tourists. During the day, people can enjoy the Huangpu River view here and enjoy the breeze. At night, the Bund is brightly lit. The lights of the Bund and Lujiazui reflect each other, forming a beautiful night scene.

In addition, there are many historical sites and cultural places around The Bund, such as Shanghai Custom House and Fairmont Peace Hotel, which are important witnesses of Shanghai's history.

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Yu Garden

Yu Garden is a very popular historical attraction in Shanghai, famous for its exquisite garden buildings. Yu Garden was first built in the Jiajing and Wanli years of the Ming Dynasty (the end of the 16th century AD).

Yu Garden is famous for its exquisite design, ingenious layout and elegant architectural style. Yu Garden has unique garden paths, pavilions, bridges, flowing water and other elements of Jiangnan Garden.

Yu Garden is surrounded by busy commercial blocks, including the famous Yuyuan Bazaar and Shanghai Old Street. Here, various traditional handicrafts, souvenirs, and Shanghai specialty snacks can be tasted.

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Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai. It is located in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, next to Huangpu River. With a height of 468 meters, this tower was the tallest building in Shanghai when it was completed in 1994.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower has a unique design, consisting of three spheres and three pillars. There are two large spheres in the lower part of the tower, which are located at the height of 90 meters and 263 meters respectively. The upper smaller sphere is located at a height of 350 meters.

The Oriental Pearl Tower is not only a popular destination for tourists, but also a place for holding various activities, such as light shows.

Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Museum is one of the world's famous ancient art museums, and one of the cultural landmarks of Shanghai. The architectural design of the museum is unique, and its shape is round above and below, symbolizing the ancient cosmological concept of round sky and square earth.

The Shanghai Museum is famous for its rich collection, covering bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, painting, jade, sculpture and many other fields. The Shanghai Museum also has many kinds of cultural relics, such as seals, coins, and furniture.

Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road is one of the most famous commercial streets in Shanghai.It traverses the center of Shanghai and is divided into two sections: Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street and Nanjing West Road.

Nanjing Road not only has various goods for purchase, but also has many local specialties and snacks, such as Shanghai Pan-fried Pork Buns and Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao).

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Shanghai Disneyland Park

Shanghai Disneyland Park is the sixth Disneyland in the world. The landmark building of Shanghai Disneyland is Disney Castle, which is the tallest of all Disney castles, reaching 197 feet (60 meters).

Shanghai Disneyland Park is a place suitable for the whole family to enjoy together, and both adults and children can find their own happy time here.

Jade Buddha Temple

Jade Buddha Temple, located in Putuo District of Shanghai, was built in 1882. The Jade Buddha Temple is famous for its exquisite jade Buddha statue and is one of the important centers of Buddhist activity in Shanghai.

Jade Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple with a long history, known as the pure land in the busy city. In the busy city life, the Jade Buddha Temple provides a space for people to forget the hustle and bustle for a while and find inner peace.

Tianzifang

Tianzifang is located on Taikang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai. Tianzifang is an art and cultural district full of old Shanghai style. It was originally a residential area consisting of old-style Shikumen buildings.

Tianzifang has preserved a large number of Shikumen buildings, which are unique to Shanghai. Tianzifang is not only a gathering place for artists, but also a good place for tourists to experience Shanghai's local culture.

Longhua Temple

Longhua Temple was founded in the Kingdom of Wu in the Three Kingdoms Period (AD 242), with a history of more than 1,700 years. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Shanghai.

Longhua Temple is a place for religious activities. For those tourists who want to know more about Buddhist culture, Longhua Temple is worth visiting.

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a large-scale science popularization education base in Shanghai, located on Century Avenue in Pudong New Area, next to Century Park.

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum displays science and technology, conducts science popularization education, and encourages young people to participate in scientific exploration.

Conclusion

The above attractions have their own characteristics, showing the colorful urban face of Shanghai.

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