What's interesting in Shanghai? The city of Shanghai and its main attractions with descriptions and photos

Shanghai is constantly changing. New shopping centers, restaurants, nightclubs, and theme parks are being built, while the old is being demolished and forgotten. Shanghai has become a model city for the 21st century, an example for every other city in the world, in less than ten years. Tourists from foreign countries will immediately notice how Shanghai differs from other large Chinese cities. Shanghai is a mixture of the atmosphere of traditional Chinese culture and modern Western culture and architecture. High skyscrapers in the eastern part of the city overlooking classical architecture and ancient buildings on the western side.

Sights of Shanghai

1. Shanghai Promenade, The Bund

The Bund (Waitan) or promenade is a 1.5-kilometer boulevard on the west bank of the Huangpu River and is one of Shanghai's most famous architectural symbols. The word "Bund" comes from the Anglo-Indian word for "dirty embankment". The Bund or promenade in Shanghai dates back to 1846, when the first offices of British companies opened on the riverbank. Today, Shanghai's promenade boasts over 50 different buildings in a variety of architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classical and Renaissance, as well as one of the world's most impressive collections of art architecture. -deco These beautifully preserved buildings now house various boutiques and restaurants, as well as antique shops. The Bund is rightfully considered one of the main attractions of Shanghai.

2. Yuyuan Garden

Yu Yuan Garden or "Garden of Happiness" is the most famous garden in Shanghai and one of the oldest surviving gardens in China. It is located in the heart of the Old City, Yu Yuan Garden is one of the main attractions of Shanghai.

Yu Yuan Garden was founded in 1559 - 1577 during the Ming Dynasty by a wealthy Chinese official for his old parents. The Garden of Peace and Comfort, as he called it. IN Chinese"yu" means peace and health. The park occupies only 2 hectares, but how beautiful these 2 hectares are! This is a classic example of southern Chinese landscape design that reflects the diversity and beauty of the southern nature. You will notice exquisite ponds, beautiful landscapes and artistic architecture typical of garden design in the style of the time.

The park is divided into 6 areas using the so-called dragon walls. These Area Big Mountains, Ten Thousand Flower Pavilion, Hall of Freshness, Hall of Jade Splendor, Inner Garden and Lotus Pool.

The Great Mountains region features 14-meter stacked mountains with peaks, cliffs, winding caves and gorges that are made of 2,000 tons of rock.

The Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion is decorated with a dragon's head and paved with scale-like tiles, which create the illusion of a huge dragon resting in the garden.

The Hall of Freshness contains weapons and coins made by the Small Swords Society, a society that led a rebellion against the Qing Dynasty and occupied Shanghai for 17 months in 1853-1854.

Yu Yuan Garden is architectural miracle Yangtze River region in southeast China. You'll get indelible impression from peace and tranquility during a tour of it!

3. The Jade Buddha Temple

The Jade Buddha Temple is the most famous Buddhist monastery. The temple was originally built in 1882 and named after two jade Buddha statues. In the temple, there are many other priceless masterpieces - such as paintings and Buddhist scriptures, as well as a wonderful collection of porcelain. The Jade Buddha Temple is not famous for its architecture, which is very new and built in the standard style of the Song Dynasty. Two Buddhas are located inside, both made from white jade in Burma and depict Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha).

4 The Shanghai Museum

Founded in 1952, the Shanghai Museum remains the most important museum of classical Chinese art. The museum embraces traditional Chinese ideas about the earth - the museum's four floors include impressive collections of bronzes and ceramics from prehistoric cultures, ink drawings, calligraphy, as well as large collections of art from ethnic minorities throughout China. There is a rich collection of jade, coins and furniture from the Ming and Qing periods (1368-1912).

5. Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road (Nanjing Lu), the main shopping street of Shanghai, was built in the second half of the 19th century. Nanjing Road is 5.5 kilometers of shops, boutiques and restaurants that are visited by an average of about 1.7 million people every day. In total, there are more than 600 shops of various types on the street, from branded, expensive boutiques to simple souvenir shops.

6. The Oriental Pearl Tower

The East Pearl Tower is a 468-meter radio and television tower in Pudong Park on east coast Huangpu River. Built in 1991, the tower takes its name from its 11 connected spheres of varying diameters, the tallest of which, the Cosmos module, sits at 350 meters and has a glass floor. The Oriental Pearl Tower is the tallest in Asia and the third tallest in the world. The Tower offers beautiful panoramic views of Shanghai. The Pearl Tower is one of the main architectural landmarks of Shanghai.

7. People's Square

Built on the site of the city's former hippodrome, People's Square on this moment is the main square of Shanghai. People's Square is the ideal place to start a city tour. The square is surrounded by Shanghai City Hall buildings, Grand Theatre Shanghai and the building of the Shanghai Museum.

8. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is the largest of its kind in China and one of the largest in the world, attracting more than two million visitors every year. Opened in 2001, the museum contains numerous fun, interactive, multimedia exhibits and permanent exhibits on modern science and technology. Museum highlights include modern scientific achievements, fascinating exhibits on robotics, as well as exhibits with a focus on space travel. The museum also includes the Shanghai Aquarium with a 120-meter tunnel through the water column with the inhabitants of the world's oceans.

9. Shanghai World Financial Center (World Financial Center)

Shanghai World Financial Center is the most high building in Shanghai and the fourth highest in the world. The skyscraper was built in 2007 and reaches a height of 492 meters. The skyscraper has two viewing platforms with beautiful panoramic views of Shanghai. There are several high-speed elevators inside and not as crowded as on TV tower, but much higher. The Shanghai World Financial Center is one of the symbols of the city and a landmark of Shanghai.

10. The China Art Museum

The museum is located in the former China Pavilion of Expo 2010. With 166,000 square meters, it is the largest art museum in Asia. It houses the most important collections of contemporary art, focusing on the collection of Chinese contemporary art, as well as numerous works related to the cultural development of Shanghai over the decades.

Shanghai is called " eastern Paris" This is the largest and most developed Chinese metropolis, which has merged several large cities into a single structure.

Western and eastern traditions, and over the past two millennia many interesting sights have accumulated.

To see all the splendor of Shanghai, you need to live in this city. Therefore, we focus on the most interesting places in Shanghai and take into account the interests of those who come for a sightseeing tour for several hours or days.

Main attractions of Shanghai

Shanghai is divided into one county and 18 districts, some of which were separate cities before the merger.

It is quite problematic to single out the center of the metropolis, since the business heart of the city beats in three districts at once, and the administrative heart in Huangpu.
It is there, by the way, that the famous Nanjing Street is located, which is definitely worth a visit.

What to visit in Shanghai - the usual Chinese set:

• Buddhist temples;
• skyscrapers;
• markets;
• museums;
• gardens;
• streets and neighborhoods.

To navigate effectively interesting places, it's worth exploring the local transport system. Its structure is as follows:

• magnetic plane ( high-speed train, accelerates to 430 km/h) - 40-50 yuan;
• metro (12 branched lines) - 3-10 yuan;
• buses (excursion and regular) - 1-2 yuan;
• ferries - 0.5-2 yuan;
• high-speed trams;
• taxi (this includes motorcycle and pedicabs, motorcycle taxis) - the price depends on the route;
• sightseeing tunnel (leads to the Pearl TV Tower) - 40 yuan.

The Shanghai metro operates from 5:00 to 23:00.

If you come for several days, it is better to purchase SPTC - a universal transport card . It works on almost all types of urban transport. The savings will be significant.

Top 5 best places in Shanghai

The places worth visiting depend on the picture you have in your mind.

Are you interested in a business developing metropolis or ancient quarters and ancient temples?

We tried to adjust the lists below so that the traveler sees two sides of the Shanghai coin.

1. Bund of the Bund. This place is better known as Bunda.
   The Bund is adjacent to the Huangpu River and has been considered the symbol of the city for centuries.
   Some call the Bund the "fair of architecture" - there are 52 buildings in which architectural styles from all over the planet are mixed.
   The easiest way to get here is by magnetic plane.
   The cost of boating along the river to the confluence with the Yangtze is 50-100 dollars. Prepare another 120 bucks if you want to get into the light tunnel.
2. Pearl of the East. It is considered an outstanding monument of Chinese modernity.
   15 spheres imitating pearls, frozen on different tiers of the structure, overall height which is 468 meters. It is better to move around this top by elevators.
   To get to the observation deck, prepare 120 yuan; for visiting the spheres you will have to pay 160-220 yuan.
3. Yu Gardens. This is the last example of ancient Chinese gardening art preserved in Shanghai.
   Everything here suggests the idea of ​​time standing still:
   • pavilions,
   • ancient trees,
   • greenish surface of the pond.

   The splendor of the Gardens of Joy extends over several hectares.

   This place is located in Old Shanghai, which can be reached by taking the 10 metro line.

   Ticket price is 30-40 yuan.

4. Shanghai Aquarium. You can come here with your children if they are traveling with you.
   The aquarium is located not far from the TV tower, so getting there will be convenient.
   A child ticket costs 110 yuan, an adult ticket costs 160.
   You will see an entire aquarium complex, divided into themed rooms. The effect is enhanced by temperature, light and sound.
5. Jinmao skyscraper. This is the tallest Chinese building and the fourth tallest in the world. The top of the skyscraper, rising above the business center of Shanghai, is buried in the clouds.
   To get here, go to the Pudong quarter along the already familiar tenth line.
   For a ticket to the observation deck you will have to pay 60-90 yuan.

Yuyuan Gardens in the center of the Old City were built by the Minister of Finance of Sichuan Province in the 16th century to please elderly parents.

A postcard view of the skyscrapers of Pudong evokes much more associations with New York than with the Great Chinese wall, but as soon as you step away, it gets into the frame ancient history cities. In Shanghai you can get a complete picture of China's past, present and future.

1. Take a walk along the embankment connecting centuries

Art Deco and neoclassical buildings stretch along the Bund embankment - standing here, you will appreciate in all their glory the ultra-modern skyscrapers on the opposite bank. It’s pleasant to walk here at any time of the day. To give your legs a rest, take a boat ride (the Huangpu cruise lasts just under an hour and costs about $16) or sit at Bar Rouge (7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu) with stunning views of the river.

The Bund is wonderful in calm weather both day and night

2. Repeat history

The most popular area in the city was dubbed the Bund by the British. But look for the territory that was under French control from 1849 to 1946 between Huaihai and Jiulu streets. At one time, the French planted plane trees along the streets, and today, when the trees have grown, this quarter feels like you are in Europe: beautiful villas, narrow streets, expensive boutiques and restaurants. It was here, on the territory of the French Concession, that many Russian emigrants lived in the 1920s and 1930s. Here, by the way, the first meeting of the Chinese Communist Party took place. Now this house houses the Museum of Communism with predictably free admission (The Site of the First National Congress of the CPC, 374 Huang Pi Nan Lu, Xin Tian Di). Nearby is a two-story mansion with a garden of the first president of the People's Republic of China, Sun Yat-sen; the reformer's family occupied it from 1918 to 1924, and the furnishings have remained untouched for a hundred years (Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-Sen’s Former Residence, 7 Xiangshan Road, Lu Wan Qu, +86 21 6437 2954, $3).

It takes a lot of effort to eat bad food in China.

3. Learn Chinese cuisine

Breakfast as we understand it (coffee, toast, scrambled eggs, bacon) in Shanghai is bad. In hotels, the assortment of morning food is usually very specific and consists of several types of noodles, rice, tofu, sweets of unknown origin and other local products. If you're craving a sandwich, check out this little place in the French Concession - Urban Soup Kitchen (280 Madang Road/Near Zizhong Road, Luwan District, sandwich from $5): Although the cafe specializes in all kinds of soups, their sandwiches will not leave anyone indifferent. In general, to eat something tasteless in China, you have to try hard. Challenge yourself to figure out which cuisine you like best: Shanghainese with its sweet sauces, hot pot (Huoguo), cooked in a pot, spicy Sichuan (Sichuan) or Hunan (famous for its stews). For lunch, we recommend enjoying pork in sweet sauce at Shanghai Grandmother restaurant (70 Fuzhou Road, from $20 for two), The name of which is quite justified - it tastes like homemade food here. And for dinner, go to a trendy restaurant, such as gastronomic M on the Bund (7F, 5 The Bund, from $95 for two) or Lost Heaven (38 Gaoyou Road, South of West Fuxing Road, snacks from $80 for two). It is better to take care of tables in advance. And don’t be confused by the fact that the establishment is a chain: in Shanghai this is another sign of quality.

The Maglev train is also a kind of attraction

4. Eat Xiao Long Bao

Nansha Old Town is always full of tourists. Everyone is in a hurry to visit the main attraction of Shanghai - Yuyuan Gardens. Beautiful gazebos, koi ponds, Ming Dynasty landscaping, a souvenir market next door... If you don't mind the camera-wielding crowds, stay here for lunch. You can easily find a place called Nan Xiang by yourself. long line: people stand on the street for a portion of delicious dumplings with broth. Don't feel like eating on the go? Go up to the second floor. There is also a queue, but the host quickly organizes a table, sit down at which and order xiao long bao dumplings with shrimp and crab, curry and goose liver. The correct way to eat them is with shavings of ginger and vinegar.

Nan Xiang Dumpling House, 85 Yu Yuan Road, from $7.

Nan Xiang Street Eatery Serves the Most Delicious Broth Dumplings

5. Cheer on Formula 1 drivers

A modern track, opened in Shanghai in 2004 and designed by the famous arch-tector (stakeholder) Hermann Tilke, the outlines of a mine-remember-it-e-ro-glyph. Its important advantage is that the 30 thousand fans who have seats in the main stand see 80% of the track. And the review of the remaining 170 thousand is not much worse. This year the races took place on April 12-14.

2000 Yining Lu, Jiading, ticket for all three days of competition from $197.

On the main grandstand, spectators see 80% of the Formula 1 track

6. Mash the bones

There seem to be even more massage parlors in Shanghai than hairdressers. And street barkers are more likely to lead you to the right place than the concierges of expensive hotels. If you find yourself in the French Concession area, check out one of the establishments under the sign Dragonfly. It will hurt, because acupuncture is not a Thai massage, but it will remove traces of fatigue from a walk. In the truest sense of the word.

308 Anfu Road, +86 21 5406 0680, from $27.

Massage parlors in Shanghai are literally on every corner

7. Look from top to bottom

If you haven't settled on the 80th floors of the Shanghai World Financial Center skyscraper, nicknamed the "opener", in Hotel Park Hyatt Shanghai (100 Century Avenue, +86 21 6888 1234, from $400), go up to one of the observation platforms. The most famous one is on the Oriental Pearl television tower. Just like Maupassant, who dined at the Eiffel Tower just to avoid seeing it, the Chinese love to climb here just as much as foreigners. The girl in the elevator on the way up, like a flight attendant on an airplane, will give out a memorized text that this tower is the third tallest in Asia and the fifth tallest in the world. Of course, it’s better to admire the city from a bird’s eye view in the evening: millions of lights are mesmerizing.

Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower, 2 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong, +86 21 5879 1888, from $16.

"Courtyard" of the Shanghai World Financial Center skyscraper

8. Escape to nature

In 40 minutes on the 9th metro line you can reach the village of Sheshan - a city resort with several parks at once. In Vostochny you can listen to the singing of birds (there are more than 100 species here), ride a cable car and admire butterflies. In Western, they visit the red stone Basilica of Our Lady and one of the oldest observatories in China with the Museum of Astronomy. Tianmashan is proud of its own Leaning Tower of Pisa- pago-doi Huzhu. It is not without reason that Yuehu is called a sculpture park. People also come to Sheshan to look at former residence Comrade Mao, play golf, eat peaches that ripen in the gardens towards the end of June, feel the aroma of Lan Sun bamboo shoots that smell like orchids, and taste Lan Tea.

Stone Forest Sculpture Park in Sheshan

9. Look into the past. And the future

At the Shanghai Museum of Ancient Chinese Art (201 Renmin Avenue, free entry), With a look reminiscent of a bamboo dim sum wicker, it’s not a sin to spend the whole day admiring the painted screens and vases, carved lacquer furniture from the Ming era and calligraphy. The museum has an excellent souvenir shop. And if you're wondering what Shanghai will look like in ten years, go to Exhibition Hall of Urban Planning ( Urban Planning Exhibition Center, 100 Ren Min Da Dao, Ren Min Guang Chang, Huang Pu Qu, $4), where a model of the city is presented with non-constructed buildings. Another interesting museum - Propaganda Poster Center (B-OC,868 Huashan Road, $3), where more than three thousand original anti-American posters are presented. Reproductions are also sold here.

"Venice" just 30 km from Shanghai

10. Cleanse karma

China also has its own Venice, only 30 km from Shanghai. Riding along the canals on traditional boats is the main entertainment in Zhujiajiao, a well-preserved ancient city on the water (ticket from $5, canal walk $20). Its small islands are connected by 36 bridges, which were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. -Yes, yes, this city is 1,700 years old! Be sure to visit local attractions: the Temple of the City's Patron God, the Church of the Ascension, and the Tsinghua Pavilion. At the entrance to the city you will be offered to buy fish so that on the Liberation Bridge ( Fangsheng Qiao) you released them. Having cleared your karma in this way, continue your walk through the narrow streets and shady gardens in search of the most cozy establishment where you will while away more than one hour: time here flows as slowly as water.

11. Speeding

The fastest way to get from Pudong Airport to the city or back is to take high-speed train "Maglev" (Maglev train). Magnetic levitation express accelerates to 430 km/h. The whole experience lasts 8 minutes and costs 50 yuan ($8). For comparison: by metro you can get from the airport for only 6 yuan, but in 75 minutes.

12. Go to the bottom

Next to the needle of the “Eastern Pearl” there is a huge oceanarium. Disney Land in Shanghai has not yet been built, so traveling with small children is a direct route to its lower floor, where there are four tunnels with transparent walls with a total length of 168 sharks, rays, and seahorses swim.

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium Ticket Office, 1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, admission $26.

13. Catch peach blossom

Biggest Buddhist monastery Shanghai - Longhuasi - covers an area of ​​20 thousand square meters. It is famous not only for the seven-tiered 40-meter Longhua Pagoda, which was built back in 977. In the bell tower of the main temple on New Year's Eve (surprisingly, not Chinese, namely December 31), 108 bells ring out. During this “evening bell,” the monks in the temple pray for universal happiness. And on the third day of the third lunar month (late March, April or early May), when the peach trees bloom at the Longhuasy Monastery, a traditional fair with treats, lively trade and performances is held here.

Longhua Temple, 2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui, +86 21 6456 6085.

A noisy holiday in the Longhuasi Monastery

14. Buy a painting

The artists' quarter is located at Mogan-shan 50, hence its short name - M50. A little over ten years ago, two artists set up a studio in a former textile factory: the building was about to be demolished, they were attracted by the low rent. Gentrification took its course, and other creators began to move to the same area. Today there are more than 100 fashion establishments and galleries located here. In one they attach price tags with four zeros to the works of world-famous artists, in the other they sell the creations of an unknown author for pennies. And no one knows which purchase will turn out to be more profitable over time.

50 Moganshan Road, Putuo, +86 21 6266 7125.

15. Bow to Buddha

The Jade Buddha Monastery, one of the few still active in China, was founded in 1882 when monks brought two jade Buddha statues to Shanghai from Burma. Then the temple was destroyed, and its current building was built in the first half of the twentieth century. But the figures are still the same: small buddha is resting, and the large one, two meters high, decorated with precious stones, is meditating. If you get hungry while wondering how the three-ton statue was transported to the monastery grounds, there is an inexpensive vegetarian restaurant.

Jade Buddha Temple, 170 Anyuan Road, Putuo, +86 21 6266 3668.

Resting Buddha made of white jade in Jade Buddha Temple - small, sitting - large

16. Do exercises in the park

Go to the central The People's Park, the green Fuxing Park (105 Fuxing Zhong Road) or the small Jing'an with pagodas (near Jing'an Temple metro station) to watch how elderly Chinese practice tai chi in the morning or do breathing exercises qigong, and dance in the evening. In the park Jiuzi (1018 North Chenfdu Road, Huangpu district) Local residents play traditional games, including diabolo; this toy, which has come down to us since the 12th century, is often called the “Chinese yo-yo.”

17. Ride a bike

Explore the French Concession area on your own with a rental bike (traffic is light) or join a bike tour (particularly popular for group rides at night) along the well-lit streets of Pudong. If it comes up good company, you can also ride along the calm coast of the East China Sea.

Similar tours are organized by SiSu company , 718 Hua Mu Road, Pudong, PRC 201204.

Night rides are regularly held in Shanghai

18. Sewing a suit

Take a look at the textile market Soft Spinning Material Market, where you will have the difficult task of choosing one of the many studios on three floors, where you will place an order. The fabrics of all of them are approximately the same, rather, evaluate them by a master. Don't forget to bargain. Experienced travelers They advise you to lie a little and say that you are leaving earlier, so that you definitely have time to pick up the finished dress.

South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market, 399 Liujabang Road, Huangpu District.

19. Stock up on tea

No matter how perfect your English, French, or German is, it will not be easy for you to communicate in the tea market. The ideal option for shopping is to take a Chinese friend with you or prepare a list (in Chinese) indicating exactly what you need: oolong or pu-erh, high mountain tea or jasmine. Did you like the tea at the restaurant? Ask the waiter to write his name in roglyphs and take the clue to the market. Although here you will not be denied a small tea ceremony so that you can try different varieties. Beware of young people who first ask to take their photo and then offer to go to a tea ceremony together - they are trying to lure you into an event that is too expensive. Of course, you don’t mind leaving the money at the beginning - but not all of it.

Tianshan Tea Market, 520 Zhongshan Xi Lu, 500 g of rare Dragon Top tea - $29.

Tianshan means “city of tea” in Chinese.

20. Go to the circus

Acrobatic show ERA at Shanghai Circus World (2266, Gong He Xin Road, from $22) will impress even Cirque du Soleil regulars. And in Shanghai Center (1376 Nanjing Road West, from $12) The Shanghai circus troupe performs several times a week. Both shows start at 19:30 and last an hour and a half.

21. Bargain to your heart's content

One of the entertainments of shopaholics around the world is going to the counterfeit market. For example, at the Science and Technology Museum Market near the metro station of the same name (580 West Nanjing Road and Yu Yuan Gardens). If the “Made in China” inscription doesn’t bother you, you can have a blast buying cheap iPhones with kilograms. There are three basic rules here. First of all, don’t trust the Chinese who offer to take you to secret place, - the same thing will cost you exorbitantly. Secondly, don’t be upset if the watch is slow and the seam on your jeans doesn’t look tight enough - remember how much you paid. Thirdly, be sure to bargain. This is the most exciting part of the process. Don't buy a polo shirt or T-shirt from the first seller you come across, move from one to another, name your price. If you don’t know how much to ask, ask the price, say “No” indignantly, remember the new number, and then go to the next store and name the price half as much as the price offered.

Souvenir stall in the artists' quarter

22. Warm up in the spring

Hot thermal springs bubble up in the neighboring province of Zhejiang. Four hours by car or bus - and you are in the village of Anji or the town of Ninghai. Long walks through the forests past waterfalls, bamboo groves and alleys end in baths with medicinal water. Similar weekend tours are organized by many agencies in Shanghai.

Yejo Circle, Lancun Road, 471, building. 6, room 1404, +86 133 0166 6580.

23. Listen to any music

The nightlife in Shanghai is so diverse that you can only go by your own preferences. As a hint: the most famous DJs perform at Arkham, rock concerts play at Yuyintang, electronic fans go to The Shelter, and those who want to listen to jazz go to JZ Club. Golden youth have fun in Rich Baby, expats prefer M1NT. Don’t neglect the budget Captain’s Bar - this establishment on the roof of the hostel of the same name serves inexpensive cocktails and is famous for its excellent view of Pudong. Check the schedule on the website. Don't forget to print out the addresses in Chinese to make it easier to negotiate with the taxi driver.

Club M1NT on the 24th floor of a Shanghai high-rise building

24. Have a lot of fun

Residents of Shanghai love and know how to organize holidays. New Year according to the eastern calendar, they meet on the Bund embankment, colored with fireworks. In February, during the Lantern Festival, luminous messages are released into the sky from the Yuyuan Garden and treated to traditional Yuanxiao rice cakes with sweet filling. We talked about the fair in the Longhuasy Monastery above. On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (this year it will be June 12), a race is held on the Suzhou River for the Dragon Boat Festival.

25. Send a message to descendants

For coffee, try one of the Momi cafes. In addition to a decent latte, they sell stationery, souvenirs, and postcards. If you take a closer look at the postcards decorating the walls of the establishment, it becomes clear that not all of them are for sale. Most of laid out in cells and sorted by year and month. The fact is that the Momi cafe offers a very interesting service - here you can ask to send a postcard to the address you specify on any day, month, year. If you want to write a letter to your younger brother on his 18th birthday, even if he is not yet five years old, or congratulate yourself on your silver wedding, although you have only been married for a month, do not miss this opportunity.

Momi Café, B112 Xintiandi Style, 245 Madang Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu, Huangpu district.

For everyone who loves fish - Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

This Holy place- the oldest among the temples in Shanghai. According to legends, the Longhua Pagoda appeared in 242. Despite the fact that wood and stone were used as building materials, the architects of that time managed to build a 40-meter building. It has been preserved, but in a mothballed form: due to the dilapidation of the building, it is dangerous to go inside. But a new temple was erected nearby in the 19th century. You can admire both wonderfully beautiful buildings on Longhua Street.

It’s so unusual to find a piece of Europe in the middle of a Chinese metropolis. They say this is the most romantic place in Shanghai. The French Quarter is located at the intersection of Jiulu and Huaihai streets. Where did this European “oasis” come from? It’s simple: emigrants lived here a century ago; by the way, a third of the then quarter was Russian. The Chinese have preserved the architecture; after restoration, the buildings look magnificent. Abundance of ancient bricks, paved with paving stones narrow streets, an ancient cathedral, many cozy cafes with summer terraces, century-old trees that save you during the sun - all this makes the attraction attractive to tourists. Join us, because Chinese Europe is so unusual and exciting. How to find the French Quarter? Get off at Huangpi metro station.

Imagine, in Shanghai, in the heart of the French Quarter, a monument to Pushkin “settled”, but not because the poet lived here, but as a tribute to Russian emigrants, persecuted from native land October Revolution. Shanghai once had a great Russian society, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the poet’s death, our fellow countrymen asked the local authorities for just such a gift - a monument to Pushkin. True, it was destroyed more than once, but the statue was always restored, and it is still alive to this day, so come and admire it.

One of the symbols of Shanghai, proof of the country's lightning-fast development. The height of the tower is almost 500 meters, which allows us to rank the Pearl of the East among the tallest buildings in the vastness of Asia. In appearance, the tower consists of 15 spheres of different sizes, connected at different distances from each other. These spheres look like pearls - hence the name of the attraction. In the evening, the tower is transformed, glowing and flashing with colored lights. It is said to be the most mesmerizing light spectacle in Shanghai. The inside is no less interesting, especially on observation platforms, from which a charming view of the city opens, and magnificent photographs are obtained. What else is there on the tower grounds? Museum, restaurants, souvenir shops and shops, galleries and halls, ready to accommodate almost 2 thousand people at a time. Don’t worry, you won’t have to walk 500 meters into the sky; there are 6 elevators here, and they are so spacious that some of them are capable of transporting 50 visitors at once. The ascent time to the top is only 40 seconds. The attraction is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pleasure costs 150 yuan or 24 dollars. You can get to the Pearl of the East by metro (Lujiazui station) and by bus (No. 81 and 961).

Are you interested in the history, “biography” of China? Then you should go to the Shanghai Museum, where more than 8 thousand interesting exhibits have gathered under one roof, lifting the curtain on the country’s past. The exhibition is divided into 3 halls and 11 galleries. Here you can find anything - from coins to furniture, because history has many faces. It is not only the internal contents of the museum that are interesting, but also architectural style- the base of the four-story building is square - by Taoist standards, symbolizing the earth, and the dome is round, imitating heaven. The Shanghai Museum lives on People's Square and is available for inspection, free of charge, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Museum of Science and Technology

This attraction is considered the brightest and grandest among its kind. Technological design, spectacular presentation, three-dimensional screens, robots and the secrets of inventions seem to transport visitors to the future. Opening hours (except Mondays) are: 09.00-17.15. However, please note that the ticket office closes at 16.30. Admission is 60 yuan or less than 10 dollars. Other details at www.sstm.org.cn.

The maritime exposition opened in 2010. Construction and collection of exhibits took many years, because the museum was conceived as a symbol of Shanghai gaining the honorary title of a shipping center. The doors of the Maritime Museum open at 9.30, you can enter until 16.00. On Monday the staff rests. The inspection costs 40 yuan or about 6 dollars. Look for a landmark on Shengang Road.

A branch of the House of Sculptures has been successfully operating in Shanghai since 2006. Here you can get acquainted with wax copies of many stars, and also take wonderful pictures hugging celebrities. It’s convenient to get to the attraction by metro; get off at People’s Square station. Next you will see a scarlet sign “Madame Tussauds Museum”, enter the building and go up to the 10th floor.

The 400-year-old park, also named “Mandarin Garden,” has become famous throughout the world for its beauty and medieval Chinese style. Centuries-old mighty trees, picturesque ponds, colorful fish and turtles, an abundance of bridges, cozy gazebos, ancient architecture - how can all these beauties leave at least one tourist indifferent?! Yu Yuan Garden is like a history museum, only natural, come see the Chinese flora from 8.30 am to 5 pm. Prepare 40 yuan ($6) for entry. You can get to the park by taking bus number 11, 55, 906 or 926.

Century Park

No less picturesque, but born recently - at the turn of the century, the park, in fact, which received this name thanks to its opening in 2000, occupies a huge area in the Pudong district. There are gardens, forests, lakes, canals, gazebos, cafes, sports grounds, and sometimes competitions and festivals, the most beautiful of which is the international competition for creating sculptures from flowers. You can ride boats, cars, carousels and, of course, take breathtaking pictures. Entrance to the Century Park is symbolic - 10 yuan (1.5 dollars), but there is a lot of pleasure. You can arrive early - at 7 am; the gates close at exactly 6 pm. More detailed description available here: www.centurypark.com.cn.

Shanghai Zoo

On the territory of the zoo, about 6,000 “residents” peacefully coexist, of which about 10% are rare. The Shanghai Zoo is humane, so the inhabitants are provided with living conditions close to natural, the number of cells involved is minimal. On the territory you can meet pandas, kangaroos, giraffes, penguins, monkeys and many equally interesting animals. The zoo is not like its own kind, it is very green, there are many trees, flowers - in total there are more than 600 species of “representatives” of the flora. Entrance is symbolic - 30 yuan, which does not reach 5 dollars. The gates of the menagerie open at 8 am, you are allowed to admire the animals until 5 pm.

Oceanarium

The Shanghai Aquarium is one of the most worthy of its kind on the planet. The live “exposition” is divided into 8 thematic zones, and the 9th hall is dedicated to the culture of different nations.
Most of the inhabitants of the aquarium, including rare species, are “representatives” of Chinese reservoirs. The aquarium is located in the already familiar Pudong area. The ticket costs 160 yuan ($25), for children the price is 20% lower. You can get to the fish by bus No. 81, 85, 82 and 774.

Shanghai is a big box of attractions that you have a chance to open.

In one of the most amazing cities on earth, where skyscrapers are harmoniously combined with pagodas and gardens, a traveler can spend a whole month and still not have time to see everything.

Therefore, for those who are going to Shanghai for a short time and want to see all the main attractions, we have selected ten places that cannot be missed.

Begin sightseeing tour The best way to get around Shanghai is from the Bund or from a boat trip on the Huangpu River. The embankment looks best in the light of evening lights, and during the day it resembles the streets of New York and Chicago with its skyscrapers and dense infrastructure.

Now the embankment is considered a symbol of Shanghai, and tourists are entertained here by street performers and musicians. By the way, you can buy the best souvenirs here, in one of the many shops.

The Shanghai museum, theater and city government building are concentrated in People's Square. However, it is absolutely not like a traditional city square, because it is a park with sculptures, fountains, benches and quiet clearings for relaxation.

People's Square will be a great place to relax with friends or take a secluded walk.

Created more than half a century ago on the grandstands of a former hippodrome, the Shanghai Museum has 11 galleries. Connoisseurs of art and antiquities can spend the whole day here and not get bored.

The museum has a wonderful sculpture hall, an art gallery, a selection of ancient porcelain, precious stones and metals. And the picturesque jade hall is of particular value to the museum.

In the old part of the city there is a huge garden spread over four hectares, part of which is the ancient Yu Yuan Bazaar. This garden was founded in the 16th century by a family of wealthy officials and was called the Mandarin Garden. Shopping malls soon grew around it, which still exist today.

Among the hundreds of shops you can find traditional souvenir shops, antique shops, and food shops. And in a local cafe you can have a snack of chicken soup, radish pies and wash it all down with hot tea or inexpensive wine.

The Jade Buddha Temple was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Its main shrine is a Buddha statue made of white stone, which was brought here by an anonymous monk. However, he is not alone here, because his peace is guarded by three more gilded sculptures and hundreds of stone guards.

The temple is open to guests on all days except the Chinese New Year, when religious services take place there, however, photography is still not allowed here. Well, as a consolation, tourists can buy themselves small gongs, copied from those used in the temple.

Longhua Pagoda has remained a landmark that can only be admired from the outside for many years. Built in the middle of the 3rd century, it has already been restored several times and still remains too fragile to admit crowds of tourists who dream of seeing the pagoda from the inside.

However, no one forbids taking photographs of the seven-story building, and there are a lot of people around the pagoda at any time of the day.

A popular place among families with children is the modern Shanghai Zoo. Here you can see the living symbol of China - the panda, and for such an unusual spectacle, thousands of people flock to the walls of the zoo.

By the way, the animals live here in conditions as close as possible to wild ones, so people will have to hide and travel on buses in a strictly limited area.

The Temple of Confucius is small, but very beloved local residents. This building, dating back several centuries, was destroyed by the imperial army and restored only at the end of the 20th century. Now a statue of the philosopher greets guests on the threshold of the temple, and his sayings can be found inside.

It’s worth visiting the temple if only to appreciate the elegance of the national architecture and take a break from the crazy flow of tourists that, as a rule, surrounds all the sights.

The giant Shanghai Aquarium is located on twenty thousand square kilometers. It is rightfully considered one of the best in the world and receives more than a million visitors annually.

The oceanarium is divided into nine zones, each with its own habitat. More than 450 species of sea creatures live here in conditions similar to those in their homeland. During a tour of the aquarium, the visitor seems to be transported from China to other countries, to continents and even to the opposite hemisphere.

And of course, any Russian tourist is simply obliged to visit the monument to his great compatriot. Perhaps in Russia there are monuments to A.S. Pushkin in every second public garden, but in Shanghai this is the only monument to a foreign poet.

The uniqueness of this bronze bust is also that in the 20th century alone it was destroyed and restored twice. Just like relationships Soviet Union and China, the history of the monument was not easy, but now it is popular among the population and evokes only respect and love among the residents of Shanghai.

Of course, a couple of days will not be enough to get around all this. But don’t rush and run from one attraction to another. Try to feel the magical atmosphere of Shanghai, and you can leave a few monuments until your next visit.