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1. People's Square
- Shanghai's bustling city square, the heartbeat of modern China
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- Landmarks
- Huangpu District
- 40000.0 miles
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2. Nanjing Road
- Shanghai's only pedestrian walkway, lined with some of the biggest names in fashion, sports and eats
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- Jing An District
- 0.6 miles
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3. Shanghai Museum
- See the history of Chinese art, from Bronze galleries to Calligraphy
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- Art Museums/Galleries
- Huangpu District
- 0.4 miles
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4. Renmin Park
- Shanghai's Central Park, alive and bustling around the clock
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Huangpu District
- 1.3 miles
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5. Shanghai Grand Theatre
- Symbol of Shanghai's resurging arts scene
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- Pu Xi District
- 0.3 miles
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6. MoCA
- Museum of contemporary art, pleasing even the most discerning art fanatic
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- Art Museums/Galleries
- Huangpu District
- 0.2 miles
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7. Shanghai No. 1 Department Store (Shanghai Shi Diyi Baihuo Shangdian)
- Shanghai's Largest Department store
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- Shopping
- Huangpu District
- 0.3 miles
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8. New World Department Store
- A New World Indeed!
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- Shopping
- Jing An District
- 0.5 miles
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9. MLZ Isetan Department Store
- A Cut Above, designer Shopping
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- Huangpu District
- 1.0 mile
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10. Ling Ling Pearls & Jewelry
- All That Glitters
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- Huangpu District
- 0.4 miles
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Many consider Renmin Square the center of Shanghai, and for good reason. The square is surrounded by many of the city's hottest hotels, restaurants, shopping venues and public establishments. Most importantly, the Shanghai Museum located near Renmin Park, which is a staple of Shanghai Architecture and home to many important Chinese artifacts.
From Renmin Square, the city sprawls out seemingly without end. Yet if your hotel is near the square you'll always be right in the action. Nanjing Road is nearby, a street that houses the city's top brand name and designer shops as well as KTV halls and delicious restaurants and bars. You can stroll up and down this pedestrian walkway daily and always find something new to enjoy.
Shanghai Grand Theater is also near Renmin Park, and is where Shanghai puts on impressive performances in music, opera and dance. Located where the action is, this theater draws massive crowds and lures in the most talents performers.
This area is a shopper's dream. With several impressive malls and countless small shops, even the most avid shopper will be overwhelmed. The No.1 and New World Department Stores offer goods at decent prices while the MLZ Department Store has imported goods as well as local manufacture. For peal and jewelery enthusiasts, Ling Ling's is located nearby.
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Hotels
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Restaurants
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Nightlife
- Fun Nightlife
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- Off the Beaten Path Nightlife
- Romantic Nightlife
- Bars
- Bars and Clubs near Hongqiao International Airport
- Bars and Clubs near Jing'An Temple
- Bars and Clubs near Pearl Tower
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