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Public Question Asked by Anton Sheker about Shanghai
I will be in Shanghai for a few days, what are the best places to go to shoot? I am a photographer on vacation and would like to see the local scene.
Answers (18)
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Answered by Bart Batsleer , Guilin, China
Hi. I`m a photography guide in Guilin, China, but I also spent some time in Shanghai. You can indeed go the Yuyuan garden, it is a beautiful, classical garden. Everybody goes to the Bund to shoot the Jinmao and the TV tower from across the water. The sight is famous for its night view as well as for its sunrise. The Bund is long and wide and there`s many local people around doing all kinds of activities ... You can also go to the other side to shoot from high up of one of those towers. The Jade Buddha temple is the most busy temple in town. You can go to Xintiandi to take pics in the bar area. Then I`d advise you to go to Zhouzhuang, a water village, 2 hours away from Shanghai. It is overrun by Chinese tour groups, but I`d still advise you to go there. Spend a night ! In the small streets you can see all kinds of traditional activities, although set up for tourists` eyes especially, still interesting. There`s many other villages like this around. If you`d prefer, you could go to Xitang which is a bit quiter. If you don`t have time, there`s also Zhujiajiao, inside Shanghai, with these kinds of views. Then go to Renmin Square, where the Shanghai museum is also located. Very interesting park. Nearby high-rise buildings! And in the evening go to nearby Nanjing Lu, a wide and long shopping street, a lot of lights, a lot of life. Between Nanning Square and the Yuyuan Garden there`s some old streets which haven`t been demolished yet and where the inhabitants are quite frustrated they don`t get to live in new appartments... My pics: http://www.backtonature.org.cn . Click `Photostacks` and then ~Shanghai~ and ~waterdorpen~ The language on my website is Dutch if you wonder. On Flickr my name is ~Guilin photo guide Backtonature~ You could add me to your contacts if you want ... If you wanna see more pics of the places I mentioned, just do a search for them on Flickr. Good luck and enjoy.
Comment by a Localyte from Hangzhou, China
to Anton Sheker, Yes sadly the sky in Eastern China is 99/100 gray, best time to shoot pictures I think is the end of september..when the weather is dry and resonably confortable. For a change from High rises and the hectic Shanghai..make it down to Hangzhou, 1:30H by train from shanghai, beautiful hill side senaries with water chreeks, in the middle of tea plantations. Also very sudgestive if you are looking to shoot Temples...there are a bunch in hangzhou..all very well kept and on the right time of the day very uncrowded.
Answered by Sherry Cheng , Shanghai, China
The best places will be Yu Garden, you will see many Chinese traditional buildings and clothes,etc. And the bund, the west side is the old style and you will see the most stylist CBD in east side.THere are a lot of things to enjoy :)
Comment by Anton Sheker from Manila, Philippines
are there photos online that can show me what you are saying? I check pbase.com but photos of shanghai are all the same.
Answered by zen , Shanghai, China
I think in Shanghai the most typical view is bund in night.a lot of neon light and very famous Shanghai architecture,and Nanjing road,Taikang road...
wish you have a good time here
Answered by Boao Inn Hainan , Bo'ao, China
I would add one place to Bart's answer and that would be if you had enough time go to Putuoshan Island. It has incredible scenery and beautiful temples
Answered by Boao Inn Hainan , Bo'ao, China
I would add one place to Bart's answer and that would be if you had enough time go to Putuoshan Island. It has incredible scenery and beautiful temples
Comment by fig from Hangzhou, China
Hi i have been to Putuoshan temple many times.It belongs to Zhoushan Island.I was born and grew up in this island.If you need more information do not hesitate to contact me.
Answered by Zheyu Liu , Xuhui, China
Some less famous places such as those old/ancient towns scattered around the suburb. of shanghai. eg: QiBao, SiJin(near Sheshan),JiaDing.
Answered by Anders Petrini , Shenzhen, China
Hi,
There are so many places in Shanghai to get good photos that your task is a difficult one.
My rates would be about 100US/day + transportastion.
Have a nice trip
Anders
Answered by Eric(俞剑飞) , Wuhan, China
http://www.xitang.com.cn All you want.
Answered by Lucia Silu , Dalian, China
basically when i was there, i just walked around, i did see more stuff than guidebook/friends told me, if you want to take pictures of real shanghai and china.
Answered by Lucia Silu , Dalian, China
basically when i was there, i just walked around, i did see more stuff than guidebook/friends told me, if you want to take pictures of real shanghai and china.
Answered by Tony Wang , Beijing Shi, China
shang hai is a nice place for shopping and a lot cozy coffee shops
Answered by Flora Lin , Shang-hai, China
Hi
I think all the answers are most very touristy places.
If u wanna shoot really authentic pics of shanghai,old town,stone framed houses,former french concession area,many small roads,houses along there;xi'tang, zhu jia jiao water town etc...
If u would like to book my service,pls feel free to let me know!
bestchinatrip@gmail.com
www.authenticchinatour.com
Answered by Boao Inn Hainan , Bo'ao, China
If you have time, jump on a plane for a short flight to Hainan Island. My husband is a veteran photojournalist and I run a B&B. We can take you to some awesome sites!www.hainan-letsgo.com
Comment by Anton Sheker from Manila, Philippines
How long is the flight to Hainan?
Answered by Jacky Lin , Singapore City, Singapore
If you like Shanghai tradition, you should go to visit Yu Garden, Shanghai old lane, the bund and French Concession. If you like modern,absolutely go to Lu Jia Zhui...Best come to Shanghi in second half of Oct. or first half of Nov.
Answered by Lisa Zhang , Beijing, China
hips of places, i 'd recommend East Pearl Tower(night scenary), and Yu Garden(daytime shoot).
and this is the best time to go, not too hot and not cold.
Answered by Arie Boeve , Beijing, China
Hi, you can go to the old China town for shopping and pict. see Yu Yue garden, take a walk on the Bund, discover Nanjing Street, go to see the french area, its all so nice, and see the new opera.
need more help? just tell me !
Arie
Answered by Chao , Xuhui, China
There are a lot famous places to visit! And that is true, lol, especially the night view on the bund, really beautiful.
Because you are a foreign photographer, so i guess you want to know more typical Shanghai buildings look like, as shikumen, you can visit xin tian di, a mix of eastern and western architectures.
Answered by Tracey O Brien , Shanghai, China
The best pictures i have seen of shanghai have been taken from lupu bridge. It's a bit of a hike, but well worth it.
entrance under the bridge on Puxi side.
To get to any of the water towns, it's a simple bus trip for around 150rmb (inculding entrance fees) from the Shanghai tourist bus station (at shanghai Staduim) my advice is to go to the watertowns and stay over one night. Pictures are stunning with all the red latents lit and reflecting in the water. Much better than during the day, too many tourists.
have fun!
Comment by Anton Sheker from Manila, Philippines
Great Photos! I like your set for the water village. i noticed that they sky is gray in all your water village photos.. is the sky really like that or did you go on a bad day? i love the photo with the yellow sign with the river as the bacground. very lovely...
Mar 17, 2009