For a traveller seeking the best of Shanghai, one of the first places to visit is the Bund. Locally known as the Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, the Bund is an enchanting waterfront which has been the city’s icon for centuries. The view across the Bund affords an interesting collection of structures of varying architectural styles from Gothic to Ramanesque to Renaissaince.
To explore the commercial side of the city try the Nanjing Road. This 5.5km road boasts over 600 shops and is the ideal place to hunt for anything under the sun. And if you are visiting the Bund, you are in luck, this premier shopping street starts at the Bund and goes all the way to the junction of Jing’an Temple.
The classical China is presented to the world in the form of the Yuyuan Garden. Located in Anren Jie this classical garden has been around since the Ming Dynasty. Although the garden has undergone several changes over the years it still remains the most scenic place in the city. Spread across 20,000 square metres the Garden boasts characteristics unique to Ancient Chinese culture.
Out of all the attractions in Shanghai the most exotic is the Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple. Housing the Buddhist statues; extraordinary artwork in porcelain representing the Recumbent Buddha as well as the Sitting Buddha, representing serenity and beauty, this temple is a much sought after sight in Shanghai.
To explore the culture and the history of Shanghai it is recommended that you visit the Xin Tian Di. Located in central Shanghai this modernistic pedestrian street boasts both modern as well as Shikumen styles of architecture.
To experience the best of this marvellous city it best to combine the trip with a stay at a Shanghai luxury hotel. Plan your trip ahead to explore and to find the ideal Shanghai hotel. For a luxurious Shanghai experience with enchanting views of the Bund try the Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.
