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Shanghai
Attractions - Things to do
1. The Bund
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What is it? The picturesque Bund, Shanghai's waterfront
promenade stretching for one mile (2km) along the bank of the
Huangpu River, was once the most famous street in Asia, and is
still renowned for its strip of Art Deco buildings. One of the
grandest of these buildings, formerly the City Communist Party
headquarters, is now the home of the Shanghai Pudong Development
Bank. The wide riverfront promenade on the east bank of the river
provides a captivating view of Shanghai, particularly at night.
From the Bund visitors can take a river trip down the Huangpu to
the mouth of the Yangtse. Boats leave regularly from the Shiliupu
Pier south of the Bund and the trip takes about three
hours.
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2. Shanghai Museum
2 Ren Min Da Dao
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What is it? The new Shanghai Museum is situated on the
People's Square, the political and cultural centre of Shanghai. The
square itself boasts a giant musical fountain and some attractive
green recreational areas where locals dance and fly kites. It is
surrounded by the City Hall, an underground shopping centre and the
Grand Shanghai Theatre. It is the Shanghai Museum, opened in 1996,
however, that draws the most interest. The building is shaped like
a giant bronze urn, and the museum contains a collection of 123,000
cultural artefacts in 21 categories. Chief among the museum's
collections are bronzeware, ceramics, calligraphy and art
works.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 5pm, until 7pm on
Saturdays
Phone:(0)21 6372 3500 |
3. The Yuyuan Gardens
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What is it? The Yuyuan Gardens date back to 1559 to the
Ming Dynasty, and are the best example of Chinese classical gardens
in Shanghai. The relatively small gardens are laid out in an
intricate design with pavilions, rockeries, ponds and a traditional
theatre arranged in an ornate maze. The gardens are on Yuyuan
Street in downtown Shanghai and can be reached via the Town God
Temple Market, a warren of shops and stalls that is becoming
increasingly popular as a tourist bazaar.
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4. Hangzhou
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What is it? Hangzhou, about 120 miles (190km) south of
Shanghai, is one of China's designated seven famous ancient capital
cities. It is also the provincial capital of Zhejiang province.
Known for its scenic beauty it has been tagged 'Paradise on Earth'.
Hangzhou touts two scenic resorts: the West Lake and another
section encompassing the Fuchun River and Thousand-Islet Lake.
These resorts are dotted with 'willow pattern' scenes like weeping
willows, peach trees, stone bridges, rockeries and painted
pavilions, interspersed with ancient tombs, monasteries and
temples.
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