If you want anything that is actually nice you have to follow a seller to a back room with painted black windows where you can shop for better quality. With technological assistance from Germany, the line was opened on April 1, , and made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest train in the world.
A 30km 19 miles trip will only take 8 minutes on this train. The trains do not have wheels, consume less energy than airplanes, are less noisy, run smoothly, and are environmentally friendly. Designed in the form of a golden vault, the Shanghai Acrobats arena seats an audience of 1, people and boasts advanced, state-of-the-art stage facilities, lighting, and sound equipment. It holds both domestic and international circus shows, singing and dancing performances, acrobatics, and the Shanghai International Magic Festival and Competition.
The performers display stunning Chinese acrobatic displays, martial arts and dance in perfect harmony with the music, sound lighting and other special effects which also include a water screen. See why you should visit the Great Wall of China, plus tips. A trip to Shanghai is incomplete without a gondola ride in the scenic and serene water town of Zhujiajiao. The minute private trip takes you through the ancient water village with its beautiful views and charismatic alleyways.
You also get to see the Zhujiajiao inhabitants going about their daily business by the water. The ancient town also has traditional buildings, old shops and handicraft stalls where you can buy unique souvenirs after your smooth gondola ride. Shanghai Disneyland and Resort has a modern park for adults and children and includes two hotels. The Toy Story Hotel has 2 restaurants and rooms with a garden, courtyard, or theme park views. The Shanghai Disneyland Hotel has 3 restaurants, one lounge, an indoor pool, rooms with access to Magic Kingdom Club, as well as rooms with lake, garden or theme park views.
See rates and availability. The Jiading District is considered the slow life district of Shanghai because of its serene environment. Visitors can lodge at the Motel Shanghai that provides convenient transportation around the town. Its exterior is designed in the form of a round dome and square base, which is symbolic of the ancient belief of a round heaven and square land. The ambiance and style of the museum surround visitors with artifacts depicting ancient philosophy and wisdom.
The Shanghai Museum now shelters more than , precious historical relics and is divided into 12 galleries which cover most of the main categories of Chinese art.
China has become very famous over the years for its silk production. You must put a silk spinning factory at the top of your list of things to do in Shanghai. A tour to the No. Here you get to see how silk is produced with the old style machine and the process of making handmade silk quilt, which is light and very warm when finished.
We stayed at this hotel and think it is perfect for those searching for something more traditional in the City Center. There is a rich history of this hotel dating back to the s. Its art deco interior feels as if you have stepped back in time. Read Reviews and check rates at TripAdvisor or Booking.
We stayed at the Hotel Westin Bund Center and found it to be very convenient. Located in the heart of the Shanghai City Center, we found it easy to get to many of the top attractions in Shanghai.
It was walking distance to the Bund and to Nanjing Street. The internet was very fast and the amenities were great. Check out prices and reviews on TripAdvisor or Booking. If you are looking for Luxury in Shanghai, you can never go wrong with the Ritz Carlton. All the highrises surround this luxury 5-star hotel. Located in Pudong, it is in the heart of the financial district. Look for rates and availability on TripAdvisor or Booking.
Suzhou is located just west of Shanghai in the Jiangsu Province and makes for the perfect day trip from Shanghai. We actually spent a few days in Suzhou, so if you have the time, make it a weekend getaway. It is not only a city of gardens but also a city of rivers and canals. The city has earned a worldwide reputation for its classical gardens, most of which were built for private use by aristocrats and wealthy businessmen as far back as the Sixth Century BC.
It was built during the Ming Dynasty in Getting There : You can take public transport quick and easily from Shanghai to Suzhou. Zhouzhuang, also known as the number one water village in China, consisting of beautiful landscapes and interconnected waterways. The town is renowned for its simple and elegant architecture and has been well preserved after over years.
Most of the buildings in the town were erected during the Ming and Qing dynasties and have almost classic courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways that are still in use.
Some of the things that make Zhouzhuang special are the crafts, old buildings, boat rides, ridges and the scenery in the quaint water town. The town, which is built on ponds, canals, and lakes, is a popular tourist spot for visitors in Shanghai.
It has many canals crisscrossed by ancient stone bridges, some of which were built in the imperial era approximately years ago. How to Get There: Zhouzhuang is located between Shanghai and Suzhou and you can get there by bus, train or transit.
For more information on this interesting country, check out our China travel guide. As the only place to get your dose of Disney magic in mainland China, Disneyland is certainly worth a visit. With pieces dating back years, the museum offers deep insight into both the city and China itself. Dating back to AD, the temple houses three main halls, with the Mahavira Hall hosting the spectacular Jade Buddha. If you have time on your hands, take a detour to the accompanying Maglev Museum to learn all about the history of this epic feat of Chinese engineering.
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Jenna Farmer. Copy link. Map View. Book Now. In the daytime, you can enjoy a stroll along the Huangpu River, taking in the impressive, eclectic architecture. You can even cross the water via The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel which measures high on the cheese factor, but is still a lot of fun. The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel offers a unique but pricey way to cross the river. Insider tips: If you are looking for a special way to admire the Bund, a private convertible jeep ride is recommended.
Not far from the Bund, Yuyuan is the most revered and the only surviving Ming Dynasty garden in Shanghai. It has become a city highlight due to its beautiful scenery, characterized by decorated bridges, colorful pagodas and intimate enclaves separated by "dragon walls" - partitions with dragon decorations on top. Insider tips : It is a beautiful garden but is often crowded with people.
Your tour will be enriched if you have a tour guide to explain some of the garden's history. See how to arrange your day trip in Shanghai including Yu Garden. On the Oriental Pearl TV Tower , not only do you get to enjoy sitting inside a revolving hotel in this revered and outstanding landmark, but you also get to see Shanghai metropolis from a "Space Module" - the highest observatory level set at meters 1, feet above the ground.
The attractive building has 3 legs, 11 spheres and 15 observatory levels. Get to know the city via the various artifacts exhibited at the Shanghai Municipal History Museum located in this building.
Insider tip: This attraction is often crowded with tourists, especially during weekends and holidays. It is not unusual to queue for hours. Try to arrive early.
The Shanghai Tower , the highest building in China and the second-tallest building in the world, is an increasingly popular place to admire a bird's-eye view of the entire city of Shanghai. Another draw is that it has the fastest elevator in the world, which will take you up to floor See one of our sample itineraries to discover how to visit it in a convenient way. Get a taste of bustling Chinese commerce where retailers from all over the world display their products on streets.
Tourists admire the different buildings with attractive architecture. Looking down is also interesting: learn the city's construction history from the attractive 37 Manhole Covers. Nanjing Road features historic Chinese sculptures at the "Golden Belt".
Zhujiajiao Water Town is one hour from central Shanghai. You can choose to stroll around by foot to admire the numerous fascinating canals, bridges and architecture in this old water town in Shanghai.
Alternatively, you can take boat or ferry rides. The shortest ride takes you up and down the main canal in the middle of the town while the longest takes you around the town and back. A 2-day Shanghai and Zhujiajiao tour is perfect for those who want to see modern Shanghai as well as a traditional ancient town. Insider tips: If you have more time, we recommend Nanxun and Tongli , which are a bit further away but are less commercial and less crowded.
Located on the People's Square near Nanjing Road, the "glassy" Shanghai Museum has a large collection of rare cultural relics - over , pieces. For example, artifacts include over beautifully-decorated bronzes. Read more on Shanghai Museum. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is a great visit if you want to learn about modern Shanghai and see how the city will look like in and years to come.
It's good for souvenirs and unique cultural shops that sell products relating to tea therapy. Xintiandi , compared to Tianzifang, is a better-known redevelopment within the French Concession that is used for shopping, gourmet restaurants, and luxury stores. Insider tips: Tianzifang and Xintiandi are similar.
Both feature shikumen traditional residences with gates and courtyards and are favorite places to go for many young tourists and expats in Shanghai. Whereas Xintiandi was renovated on a grand scale, Tianzifang was renovated on an ad-hoc basis. Due to this, Tianzifang has a lot more character.
It is truly a haphazard labyrinth of narrow alleyways and shikumen. Residents still live in the apartments above the shop units. Shanghai Disneyland Park, the first Disney theme park in mainland China, blends the magic of Disney and unique cultural elements of China. There are six themed lands in the park. On entering the park, you will be captured by the feeling of being in another world with countless excitements and adventures.
It is a good place to visit with family and friends to spend a whole day or two days. We'd be glad to arrange for you a Shanghai family tour including Disneyland. A ride in the Maglev train from Pudong Airport to the city center is a perfect way to feel super-modern Shanghai. At kph mph, twice the speed of a theme park roller coaster , this air-conditioned, super-clean, magnetically-levitated train covers 30 km 19 miles in only 8 minutes, though you hardly feel you're moving!
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