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Things To Do in Shanghai

    • Yu Gardens - Shanghai

      • 1. Yu Gardens

      • You can find almost anything you want in the Yu Gardens bazaar. With renovated old Chinese buildings, and winding streets full of shops and salespeople,... read more
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      • Nile Expert Tip: Located in Old Town, the Yu Gardens are a must see tourist shopping destination.
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    • Jin Mao Tower - Shanghai

      • 2. Jin Mao Tower

      • Jinmao Tower is a structure located at the heart of Jinmao/Lujiazui New Business Zone. The structure houses some of the city's most revered businesses,... read more
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    • People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang) - Shanghai
    • The BUND - Shanghai

      • 4. The BUND

      • The Bund borders the murky Huangpu river, with Pudong across the way. Along the Bund are many old European buildings, mostly the financial and... read more
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    • Oriental Pearl TV Tower - Shanghai

      • 5. Oriental Pearl TV Tower

      • Though an iconic and beautiful structure in Pudong, the tower is much to look at from afar but little to see up close. Designed by Jia Huan Cheng,... read more
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    • Long Hua Temple - Shanghai

      • 6. Long Hua Temple

      • This Buddhist temple should definitely appear on your list when in Shanghai. Located next to the Long Hua Revolutionary Martyr's Cemetery, this... read more
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    • Nanjing Road - Shanghai

      • 7. Nanjing Road

      • The road to see and be seen on for shopping, eating, pub-crawling or simply absorbing Shanghai's famous modern feel.
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    • Huangpu River Cruise - Shanghai

      • 8. Huangpu River Cruise

      • The best time for a river cruise along the Huangpu is of course at night. Some boats will offer dinner and drinks while others will simply sail... read more
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    • Jade Buddha Temple - Shanghai

      • 9. Jade Buddha Temple

      • This temple, which was constructed in 1918, ranks as one of Shanghai's top tourist draws. The interior is heavy in the wow-factor with its classic... read more
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    • Xujiahui Tianzhutang (St. Ignatius Cathedral) - Shanghai
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  • A week, a month, a year in Shanghai and you couldn't see all that the city has to offer! Ongoing events, rotating exhibits, and an ever-evolving city mean that every time you come to Shanghai you'll have new things to experience and new sites to soak in.

    Yu Gardens is arguable the most popular destination in Shanghai. This was once the center of the old fishing village that was Shanghai. Here you'd find the market, the entertainment center, the doctors, government and even the execution grounds. Everything was contained around the temple and gardens. Today you'll find shopping, cultural preservation and more shopping.

    Jin Mao Tower had become the antithesis of Yu Gardens, it represents the new of Shanghai. Located in Pudong, this massive tower holds the best view of Shanghai, and a glimpse into the future of the city, as the mega structures evolve around Jin Mao, and Pudong becomes a modern high-rise metropolis.

    People's Square is the heart of the city. Here you'll find the main roads merge into one park, a prime meeting location and one of the centers for shopping, dining and nightlife. Nanjing Road, an impressive show of modernity and capitalism, is the main attraction jetting off of Renmin Square.

    The world-famous Bund, located along the Huangpu River, offers the iconic view of Pudong and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. No trip to Shanghai is complete with the cliche picture in front of the tower on the Bund. Take a cruise down the Huangpu River, or slip across the murky waters in a local ferry.

    Experience the rich culture and religion of Shanghai by visiting the Jade Buddha Temple, Long Hua Temple and Xujiahui Cathedral. You can have your fortune read, your body blessed or worship a foreign god at the Christian cathedral.

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