The following lines summarize some of the many attractions that dot the streets of Shanghai.

Bund

It is the area that housed the city’s financial center during the colonial period. While the British presence was hegemonic at the time (as reflected in some 24 historic buildings), the area was also controlled by Russians, Americans and Japanese. During those years, moreover, the Bund remained isolated from the rest of Shanghai’s urban fabric.

Nanjing Street

This busy road more than 5.5 km in length has become one of the most important commercial streets in the world, hobnobbing with arteries and Fifth Avenue (New York), Oxford Street (London) or the Ginza district (Tokyo). It brings together the top names in fashion and accessories on the planet.

Chenghuang Miao (Temple of the Gods of the City)

This Taoist temple, located next to the Yuyuan Gardens in the historic heart of Shanghai, is dedicated to the protective deities of the city. At first, however, this shrine was worshiped mountain spirit Dorada (Jinshan), located in the vicinity. The building acquired its current name in 1403 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Fake Market

Located in the Pudong district, the name of this large commercial area does not lead to mislead: Throughout its many shops, visitors can buy all kinds of imitation products from leading brands at bargain prices.

Shanghai Grand Theater

Located in the Central Boulevard (Huangpu district), was designed by French architect Jean-Marie Charpentier and opened in 1998. Its programming consists of several shows, among which there are many chamber music concerts and opera, including China. Most of its three rooms can accommodate 1,800 spectators.

Yuyuan Gardens

This garden complex, located north of the city, is one of the most famous of China. Its authorship is attributed to the official Pan Yunduan, who designed between 1559 and 1577, inspired by the gardens of the Ming emperors. The complex was renovated in 1760 and, especially, in 1957, after several decades during which functioned as a bazaar. In 1982, the enclave was declared a National Monument.

Jin Mao

Designed by U.S. company Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Thomas Boada and located in the district of Pudong, Jin Mao Tower was built between 1994 and 1998 and inaugurated in 1999. With its 420.5 m tall and 88 floors (the latter is located a viewpoint), is the fifth tallest building in China and one of the highest in the world. Between 50 and 79 plants, the tower accommodates a luxury hotel.

Jingan

This temple is located in the district of Jing An. Originally from the year 247 Was built during the period known as the Three Kingdoms, In 1216, under the Song dynasty (960-1279), was moved to its present location. Renovated in the Qing times (1644-1911), the shrine was used as a factory from the Cultural Revolution by Mao Zedong sponsored. This situation continued until 1983, when the building had become the religious function. Inside, they venerate the image of a seated Buddha of 3.8 m in height.

Longhua

This is a spectacular shrine to Buddha Maitreya. Although it has undergone many transformations throughout its history (begun in the year 242 AD), the temple still retains some of the strongest features of the architecture Song. Its most striking is its slender pagoda.

Shanghai Malecon

Located along the Huangpu River, from there you can admire the stunning Pudong district, which concentrate some of the most striking skyscrapers of the city, such as the Development Bank, the Pearl of the Orient, the Jin Mao Hotel Dongfeng or the Peace Hotel (easily recognizable by its pyramidal roof and the green color of its façade), without forgetting the Nanpu Bridge.

Maglev

Shanghai has the privilege of having the only maglev train in the world: Transrapid Maglev or capable of reaching a top speed of 430 km / h.

Fuyou Antiques Market

Located in Dongtai Street, west of the Huangpu River is one of the most famous of the city. Despite its name, which is marketed are not real antiques, but perfect reproductions of period items. Sunday is usually the busiest day and visitors can find a greater number of establishments open.

Shanghai Museum

Located in People’s Square in Huangpu District, the museum’s current building opened in 1996. Without ignoring its spectacular architectural design, it is noteworthy that the main attraction lies in its extensive collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics, consisting of about 120,000 pieces. In addition, this institution is the repository of the largest collection of Chinese bronzes in the world. Through the exhibits, visitors can familiarize themselves with the artistic evolution that the country has experienced over the past 4,000 years.

Museum of the City Planning

Situated in the Town Square, its facilities offer visitors a permanent exhibition on the intense urban transformation gestated in the city since its birth, reinforced with multiple photographs of the time. In turn, shows a huge model that reflects how will the metropolis in 2020.

Shanghai World Financial Center

Opened in 2008, holds the record high in mainland China (492 m), both which are among the highest in the world. Its original design, Its structure is crowned with a square opening give it a distinctive look.

Tower of Oriental Pearl

Considered as the main icon of the city and opened in 1995, its 468 m makes it the third highest TV antenna in the world, only surpassed by the CN Tower in Toronto and the Ostankino Tower in Moscow (and shortly, The Tokyo Sky Tree.) The highest of the three viewpoints is located 350 m high. The building receives each year three million visitors.

Yufo Si (Jade Buddha Temple)

This sanctuary, built in 1882, is the repository of two superb Burmese Buddhas made with jade. The monk Hui Gen was responsible for bringing them to China. The most venerable of the two images is a representation seated nearly 2 m high and 3 tons. In turn, the second consists of a reclining Buddha.