Shanghai is not only an international metropolis, but also a city that is very suitable for tourism. There are many tourist attractions here, which are the places with Shanghai characteristics? Below is a recommended itinerary for visiting classic tourist attractions in Shanghai
1. Travel Guide
Shanghai's transportation is very convenient, especially taking the subway. Generally, the first and last trains are from 5:30 to 23:00. It is recommended to travel independently. After arriving in Shanghai by plane, train, or self driving, hotels can be booked within a 15 kilometer radius of the Bund near the subway entrance. Generally, you can take various subway lines and turn to Line 8, Line 1, or Line 2 to get off at People's Square Station. After exiting from exits 5, 6, or 19, you can directly walk down the underground passage to reach Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street
If you have enough time, you can visit People's Square. The north side of the square is the location of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the west side is the Shanghai Grand Theatre, and the south side is the Shanghai Museum. You can also visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum on the 10th floor of New World City for free, with a ticket price of 190 yuan per person
In addition, there are quite a few red sightseeing buses near the Bund, most of which are tour packages and only stop at a few fixed scenic spots, with low degree of freedom. There is also a sightseeing tunnel on the Bund, which currently has poor scenery and is not recommended
Second, one-day tour route Take a ferry on Jinling East Road to Dongchang Wharf in Pudong, and visit Binjiang Avenue (1 hour)
5: Daytime view of Lujiazui Ring Interchange (30 minutes)
6: Day+night view of the sightseeing hall (2.5-3 hours, choose one from Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Global Financial Center and Shanghai center, with tickets ranging from 100-200 yuan)
7: Night view of Lujiazui Ring Interchange (20 minutes)
8: Take the subway under the Lujiazui Ring Interchange to go back to Nanjing East Road in the morning, and visit the rest of Nanjing East Road: Nanjing East Road subway entrance to Shanghai Bund (20 minutes)
9: Shanghai Bund night scenery (50 minutes)
10: Take a cruise ship to Pujiang at night (1 hour, choose one from Jinling East Road and the 16 Pu on the Bund, the ticket is about 100 yuan)
3. Main attractions
Nanjing East Road pedestrian street
Nanjing Road has a history of more than 100 years. Its predecessor is "Park Lane" and "Main Road". It was officially named Nanjing Road in 1865. In 1908, a tram was opened on Nanjing Road, and the road surface was paved with ironwood. Nanjing East Road is currently one of the top ten commercial centers in Shanghai, known as the "number one commercial street in China". Various types of commercial buildings and excellent architecture converge, and the cultural integration between the East and the West is evident in the commercial street. Starting from the Bund in the east, that is, Zhongshan 1st Road, and ending at Xizang Middle Road in the west, the total length is 1599 meters. In 2019, the whole line of Nanjing East Road will be changed into a pedestrian street
Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai. It is said that it was built by Sun Hao, the leader of Wu during the Three Kingdoms Period, and rebuilt into Chenghuang Temple during the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty. The front hall is occupied by Huo Guang, the Grand General of Jinshan Shenhan, and the Marquis of Bolu. The main hall is dedicated to conferring the title of Fourth Rank Xianyoubo City God, who is waiting to serve as the Imperial Censor of Qin Yubo. The back hall serves as the sleeping quarters. There is a memorial archway built in 1535 in front of the gate, and the stage was built in 1865. The hall building of Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai is a large southern building with red walls and mud tiles. The main buildings in the temple are composed of the square in front of the temple, the main hall, the Yuanchen Hall, the God of Wealth Hall, the Cihang Hall, the City God Hall, and the Niangniang Hall
Yu Garden
was originally a private garden in the Ming Dynasty. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 400 years by 2021. There are more than 40 ancient buildings in the Yu Garden, such as Sui Hall, Iron Lion, Kuai Lou, Deyue Lou, Yulinglong, Jiyu Water Corridor, Tingtao Pavilion, Hanbi Tower, Inner Garden Hall, Ancient Theater, and rockeries and ponds. There are many brick carvings, stone carvings, clay sculptures and wood carvings in Yu Garden. Yu Garden now has a collection of thousands of cultural relics such as calligraphy and painting, furniture and ceramics, as well as irregular flower shows, lantern shows, calligraphy and painting exhibitions
The Bund in Shanghai
is a must visit attraction for every tourist, especially during the night light show where all buildings on the Bund are illuminated, including those in Pudong on the opposite bank, which are magnificent and shimmering, outlining a wonderful and extremely prosperous world<88. There are 52 classical revival buildings with different styles standing on the Bund, known as the World Architecture Expo Group. The main attractions of the Bund are Huangpu Park, large granite reliefs, Garden Bridge of Shanghai, Shiliupu, urban sculpture group, Chen Yi Square, waterfall bell, Lover's Wall (hydrophilic railing), sightseeing tunnel, etc<
Binjiang Avenue
Across the Huangpu River is Binjiang Avenue on the Bund in Shanghai. From Binjiang Avenue, you can overlook the Bund and enjoy a different scenery. It is equally beautiful, but the key is that there are fewer people. You can truly take a leisurely walk, enjoy the sea breeze, and see the lights of 52 buildings with different styles on the other side, feeling a strong, majestic, and elegant atmosphere
Lujiazui Circular Overpass
You can experience the towering, high, and high-rise buildings up close, bringing you visual impact and shock. It leaves you confused and unsure of where to go, leaving you amazed. Your chin is not closed, making you excited. You can leisurely stroll in the sea of high-rise buildings, taking a moment to remember, stunned for a moment, and turn back as you walk
The Sightseeing Hall is recommended to choose one from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the World Financial Center and Shanghai center. It can be determined according to your preferences and favorite viewing areas. At the same time, you should also know the following weather conditions. It is better to plan around 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to see different scenes during the day and at night
The Bund cruise ship
has several boarding points, belonging to different companies. These are convenient points. The tickets are generally about 100 yuan, and the travel time is 50-60 minutes. For reference:
Wharf 551, Zhongshan Second Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. Cruise routes: the 16 Pu - Binjiang Avenue - Oriental Pearl TV Tower - International Convention Center - North Bund - Garden Bridge of Shanghai - Bund Building Expo Group - the 16 Pu
Shanghai Huangpu No. 99, the road outside the district. There is a the 16 Pu No.3 Pier nearby. Cruise lines: Pier - Binjiang Avenue - Shangri La - Oriental Pearl TV Tower - International Convention Center - Yangpu Bridge - Air Transport Exchange
- Seagull Hotel - Garden Bridge of Shanghai - Bund World Architecture - the 16 Pu
Jinling East Road Pier, The boarding point is at the Jinling East Road Ferry Terminal, 141 Zhongshan East Road. This route: Jinling East Road Wharf - the 16 Pu - Old Wharf - Nanpu Bridge - Expo Source - Binjiang Avenue - Dongchang Road Wharf - Jinling East Road Wharf. This wharf is a place where tourists are concentrated