Before you, a full-fledged Shanghai Travel Guide for 2019, in which you will find a description of more than 20 Shanghai attractions. You will also learn how to get from Shanghai to the city from the airport, whether a visa need to arrive in Shanghai, in which hotel to stay, what is the weather throughout the year, which transport to use, inspecting the sights of Shanghai and there is a beach holiday. It should be clarified, not in all of the described places managed to visit personally, however, it tried to tell us more about all interesting places in the city and how to get to them. The main guide covering the whole China.

On the interactive map all the sights of Shanghai from the review are shown. Please note, in the description of each marker there are information about prices, schedules and prompts how to get to the place.

Sights Shanghai on the map

Sights Shanghai

Starting an overview of Shanghai's sights, first let's talk about those located in Pudong district. These attractions, if desired, you can get around very quickly. If you are in Shanghai for just a few hours or a day, it is likely to start acquaintance with the city will be best from here.

Shanghai attractions:

Eastern Pearl TV Tower (Oriental Pearl TV Tower)

Speaking about Shanghai's attractions, it is worth starting with one of her symbols - the Eastern Pearl television tower. The height of almost 500 meters, it ranks fifth in height in the world among other television. A feature of the "Eastern Pearl" is a restaurant rotating in a circle, located in a spherical room of the tower. Even if you do not plan to visit the television bag, do not miss the moment when the backlight turns on and the structure starts playing with multi-colored lights. This spectacle little leaves indifferent.

Mode of operation and cost: daily from 8.00 to 21.30. The cost of tickets from 130 yuan to 220, depending on the selection of the observation deck.

Shanghai Tower (Shanghai Tower)

This is the only Shanghai skyscrapers, which had a chance to visit personally. I highly recommend climbing and look at your eyes on a beautiful city from a height of 546 meters. By the way, the super-high speed elevator will be delivered to you in just 10 seconds. The main thing, take a passport with you, will not sell ticket without it.

How to get there: Lujiazui Station Metro Station (Line 2).

Mode of operation and cost: daily from 8.00 to 22.30 (cash registers work until 22.00). The cost of tickets is 180 yuan for adult, 120 for students (not older than 23 years old), 90 children and pensioners (pensioners older than 60 years). Necessarily the presence of a passport.

Shanghai World Financial Center (Shanghai World FINCIAL CENTER)

One of the most famous skyscrapers of the world, the Shanghai World Financial Center, is located in Pudong district. With this majestic building, you can admire both from the ground and climbing one of the sightseeing sites located directly in the center of the center. In the evening, the building is highlighted by lights and lovers of photography will unfold.

How to get: Metro Lujiazui Station (Line 2).

Mode of operation and cost: open from 8.30 to 22:00. Ticket price from 100 to 150 yuan depends on the selected observation deck.

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (Shanghai Ocean Aquarium)

The largest oceanarium in Asia, Shanghai, attracts every year thousands of visitors. Here you will find more than 10,000 representatives of the maritime nature of various climatic zones of our planet.

Mode of operation and cost: Aquarium is open from 9.00 to 18.00 (cash registers cease to work at 17.30). A ticket for an adult 160 yuan, children's 110, for pensioners 90.

Shanghai History Museum (Shanghai Municipal History Museum)

Perhaps the most interesting and informative Shanghai Museum. Museum workers have tried to recreate historical scenes of those who have passed times and they managed to fame.

How to get: Lujiazui Station (Line 2).

Schedule and prices: daily from 9.00 to 17.30, 35 yuan.

Jin Mao Tower Skyscraper

Another place for connoisseurs of panoramic species. Along with the Shanghai World Financial Center, Jinmao Skyscraper, is one of the symbol of Shanghai and one of the main attractions. Climb at the sightseeing site located on the 88th floor and enjoy the amazing views of the evening Shanghai.

How to get there: Lujiazui Station (Line 2).

Mode of operation and cost: every day from 8.30 to 22.00. Ticket for adults 120 yuan, for children 60 yuan.

Pedestrian Bridge Lujiazui (Lu Jia ZUI)

The masterpiece of architectural thought, the Lujiazi Bridge, just six years old decorate Shanghai. Walking on Pudong, do not apply to visit and take a picture of it.

How to get there: Lujiazui Station (Line 2).

Undoubtedly, one of the most famous sights of Shanghai. The embankment is on the other side of the river from Pudong district. Here you will find not only numerous tourists, but also to fully enjoy the excellent old Shanghai architecture. The authorities of the city are trying not to distort the area with modern buildings, which makes it even today to find pieces of old Shanghai in this historic place. It is worth visiting this place in the daytime and in the night, when the waterfront Vaitan is overgrown with many lights.

How to get: East Nanjing RD (Line 2 / Line 10 intersection)

Jewish Refugees Museum (Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum)

During the difficult times of World War I, many Jews were forced to immigrate, who is where. Shanghai has become a pier for many thousands of refugees. We will tell us about the exproduction of the Museum of Jewish Refugees in Shanghai.

How to get: Tilanqiao (line 12).

Schedule and prices: daily from 9.00 to 17.00, 50 yuan.

Shanghai Postal Museum (Shanghai Postal Museum)

Another interesting museum telling about how the inhabitants of China were associated with each other before the appearance of trains, airplanes and the Internet.

How to get there: Tiantong Road (intersection 10 and 12 lines).

Schedule and prices: Works on weekends, as well as on Wednesday and Thursday. The entrance is free.

Shanghai sights. Garden Yu Juan (Yu Garden)

Almost 500 years ago, a beautiful garden Yuan was created, which still pleases the gaze of the guests and the residents of Shanghai. Divided into seven thematic areas, the garden will be a great place to walk. Do not miss the opportunity to see with your own eyes and enjoy this beautiful spectacle when you are in Shanghai.

How to get: Yuyuan Garden (Line 10).

Mode of operation and cost: from 8.30 to 17.00, 40 yuan.

Shanghai Old Town (Shanghai Old Town)

Gardens, markets, elements of the old Shanghai architecture, all this can be found here. To spend some time studying the streets of the Old Town, will be a pleasant occupation. The Shanghai Old Town is located near the Garden Yuan, in Zhonghua Road and Renmin Road Street.

Find: Yuyuan Garden (Line 10)

Confucius Temple (Shang Hai Wen Miao)

If you love and read Confucius or just interested in beautiful temples, do not miss the Church of Confucius in Shanghai. All those who wish the servants of the temple are ready to demonstrate the traditional tea ceremony.

How to get there: Laoximen (Crossing 10 and 8 lines).

Schedule and prices: from 9.00 to 16.30, 10 yuan.

Nanjing Street (Nanjing Road)

Paradise for shopaholics. Hawk boutiques, big and small. Here you will find the most fashionable and expensive things, you can dine in one of the hundreds of cafes and restaurants, just feel like a resident of a huge megalopolis. In the evening no less interesting. Street musicians and neon backlights of houses change this place beyond recognition.

Find: people "S Square (Metro Line Crossing 1, 2, 8)

People's Square (People "s Square)

At the site of the former hippodrome, the power of the city decided to create a folk square, which is also not deprived of tourists. Especially the area is good in spring and autumn, when the parks located here can be walking and enjoy the soothing nature.

Find: people "s square (crossing lines 1, 2, 8)

French quarter (FRENCH CONSESSION)

If you love French culture, the French quarter must come to your taste. Even today, you can find buildings that have taken numerous immigrants in the first half of the 20th century.

Find: South Shaanxi Road (Metro Line 10).

Jade Buddha Temple (Jade Buddha Temple)

Founded in the 19th century, the temple of the jade Buddha, many may seem interesting. Buddha sculpture brought at one time from the Burma, as well as several inner halls, will help you learn a little more about the history of Asia.

Find: Changshou Road (Crossing lines 7, 13)

Schedule and prices: Every day from 8.00 to 20.00, the cost of a ticket of 20 yuan.

Shanghai sights. Long Hua Pagoda (Long Hua Ta)

Unfortunately, in the Pagoda itself, it will not be possible, because of the fear of collapse, the entrance to it is strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, admire the beautiful structure from the side by visiting the temple complex, does not reborn.

How to get there: Longhua (crossing lines 11 and 12).

Schedule and prices: from 7.00 to 16.30, 10 yuan.

Shanghai Zoo (Shanghai Zoo)

This zoo is not a zoo in the usual view. Instead of simply put animals in the cells and put on the publication to the public, special pavilions were created with favorable living conditions for animals. In the Shanghai Zoo, you can see the symbol and the pride of China - Panda.

Find: Shanghai Zoo (line 10).

Schedule and prices: In the winter months, the zoo is open from 8.30 to 16.30, from March to November from 8.00 to 17.00. Adult ticket 130 yuan, children's 65. Children under six years old passing for free.

Visa to Shanghai for Russians

As such, the visas in Shanghai, of course, do not exist, but there are different options to see Shanghai. If you are planning a trip to China, it makes sense to get acquainted with obtaining tourist visas to China. A detailed article, with relevant information on how to get a visa to China is made separately.

In case you fly through Shanghai Transit, you can use the Rule of 144 hours of transit in Shanghai. In this case, you can be in Shanghai not more than 144 hours, after which it is necessary to leave the country. In the event of a transit, you can only leave the country on the aircraft, terrestrial or sea transports are excluded.

In Shanghai from the airport

The blog already has about Shanghai Airport, in which all the nuances of arrival at the airport signed in detail and how to get from the airport to the city. Showing routes from both Shanghai International Airports.

Transport in Shanghai (subway, buses, ferries, taxi)

In such a huge metropolis, like Shanghai, ways to move around the city should be abundant. We will analyze the main types of transport in Shanghai.

The most budget and most often the most convenient way to see all the sights of Shanghai. Approximate fare in the Shanghai metro station from three to ten yuan, depending on the route. The time of the subway, each individual line varies, but on average, the opening hours of the Shanghai Metro from 05.30 to 23.00. At the moment, there are 14 different branches in Shanghai, below you can see the Shanghai Metro scheme, and then clicking on the link on the official website of the Shanghai Metro.

Shanghai Metro Scheme

Buses

The city has a huge bus service network. Up to the overwhelming majority of Shanghai's attractions can be reached on the subway, and then walk. But there are places to which you have to go by bus. As a rule, the passage by bus is two yuan. If a long-distance bus, travel can reach a five yuan.

Ferries

In tourist and lively areas of the city, you can find ferry crossings. Swim from the shore to the shore, as a rule, will cost 1-2 yuan. Ferries often walk, the movement interval is 10-15 minutes.

Taxi

The price of a taxi in Shanghai starts from 12 yuan for landing. Further, 2 yuan for every kilometer traveled. At night, tariffs increase by 30%.

Shanghai hotels

I decided to make an overview of Shanghai hotels in a separate article. Shanghai hotels is huge. There are budget hostels for 40-50 yuan for bed in a community room, there are luxury 5 star hotels, A is and something average. In an article review about Shanghai hotels you will find specific examples for different price categories of hotels.

Weather in Shanghai

Shanghai Sea

In vain, I tried to find at least some positive information about the fact that myself is a holiday on the sea in Shanghai. People who live in Shanghai for a long time, in one voice, argue that there is no high-quality beach holiday in Shanghai. On the beaches a huge number of Chinese, dirty, and water quality in the coastal zone leaves much to be desired. If a beach holiday is interesting in China, you can be a useful guide to Hainan Island, which is compiled based on my personal experience of staying in the resort island.

How many residents in Shanghai

If you are interested in how many residents in Shanghai, it is not possible to get an accurate answer. In Shanghai, in addition to officially registered residents, there are a lot of visitors and illegal immigrants. If you believe official data, about 25 million inhabitants live in Shanghai and the surrounding area.

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Soon the long-awaited period of summer holidays will come, which means that it is time to begin to be determined with where to spend your holiday. Options today for every taste, so it is very difficult to stay on something one. I want something new, unusual, but at the same time European, and perhaps the eastern one. But it is not necessary to choose something one of all this, you can simply go to such a place where there is everything and even more. Sounds like fiction, is it possible that in one city it was so much different? It turns out yes, and this is Shanghai.

Shanghai

This Chinese metropolis is multifaceted. It will never be bored, because something is happening there all the time. The main thing is to learn about local attractions in advance so that later on arrival home do not regret the spent vacation. In order to get a maximum of positive emotions and impressions, to fully enjoy the sights, you need to clearly know what to see in Shanghai.

A specific list of places mandatory for visiting depends on many factors, but, above all, from how much time a person plans to spend in Shanghai. If this is a full-fledged trip, you can safely choose an extended acquaintance with the city and with nearby surroundings. If a person falls into a megapolis passage and will stay in it only a few hours, this is not a reason to give up attending interesting places. Just in this case, choose the most interesting sights that will fully tell about the city, and they will not leave indifferent. How many times you did not return to this metropolis, which is always to look in Shanghai.

Museum of Science, Light Tunnel and Embankment

So, if there is little time, it is worth considering that moving best on public transport, if more precisely, on the subway, which, by the way, it works from 5 am to 11 pm. So at a later time of visit you will still have to limit the minimal movement. Answering the question of what to see in Shanghai in a few hours, the first thing I remember the museums. In particular, the science and technology museum should be visited primarily in China. Definitely worth a visit is very curious because there are buildings that combine all world architectural solutions.

The following option is quite expensive, but definitely worth it. This is a total of 15 spheres resembling pearls. The construction of the entire monument is quite impressive. So during the excursion you will have to move on the elevator. For several hours of this minimum set, even a lot may be, but by visiting at least one of the places described, you can be absolutely sure that you are not in vain in Shanghai.

"Garden of joy"

If you have a little longer in stock, the above list can be supplemented with the so-called "garden of joy." It is unlikely that in this case you can inspect the entire garden, as the time is still limited, and the area is huge.

But bluntly look there still worth it. Because this place makes you think about many things, in particular, about the frequency of human life. In the gardens, everything looks as if time is not powerful over them.

Jin Mao.

If philosophical reflections do not seduce the traveler or simply does not attract nature, you can always go look at the skyscrapers. Interesting buildings are many, but most affects the famous first, this is the highest building in China, and secondly, in the world ranking it is located at the honorable fourth place.

On the top floor there is an observation deck, to get on which you can, by paying a little less than 100 yuan. In general, it is quite clear that you can actually look in Shanghai for a day. Of all the abundance of attractions, it is best to stay on something interesting for you, then the impressions will be particularly valuable and strong.

What to see in Shanghai for 3 days? When there are three days in stock, the list of interesting places can be expanded. So, in addition to Jin Mao, you can see other urban structures, slowly walk along the streets.

It is still better to start with People's Square, government buildings are concentrated on it, one of the local museums and theater.

For kids

If the company has a child, then plans will have to revise. Children get tired quickly, and therefore, it will be possible to see a little less attractions. What to see in Shanghai for 3 days with a child? In order to be interested in everything, you can stop the choice on the Shanghai Circus, Zoo and Oceanarium. In fact, the list of places directly depends on the age of the last child. If he is very small, most likely will have to be limited to three places. However, this does not mean that you will not be able to see something worthwhile. In this megalopolis, even a banal zoo may not be surprised for a joke.

Art Museum and French Quarter

If Shanghai is not a full-fledged stop, you can see much more. However, there is no such period whose would have been enough to visit everywhere, to read the city. Choosing what to see in Shanghai in a week, you can not forget about museums, which in the city really a lot. All, of course, depends on the hobbies and specific addictions, but the art has not yet harmed anyone, therefore, being in Shanghai, you can safely go to the art museum. This place will not definitely leave anyone indifferent.

If a person plans to stay in a megapolis of a week, it is likely that, wishing to argue an immense, he simply overslerts the eastern flavor. In this case, European Shanghai places come to the rescue, in particular the French Quarter, whose streets are really reminded of Paris. And here, as in the European capital, there are many good places with European cuisine.

Zhojuang

The city of Zhowojuan, who is even called local Venice to the number of Shanghai attractions of European origin, is also called the Venice's avid travelers. The only thing that gives the fact that you are in China are traditional for the locals of the boat instead of Gondola. The rest of the city is very reminded of Venice.

Temples

What to see in Shanghai? In addition to buildings, museums, streets and gardens, it is impossible not to mention the temples.

There are quite a lot of them around the city, and they are all unique. Not bad if you manage to have time to see at least two or three temples. But, if there is no such possibility, it will be enough to see it consists of three separate pavilions that night are not less beautiful than during the day. In addition, in the evening, the temple is beautifully highlighted.

Conclusion

Now you know what to see in Shanghai. But selection of places is an individual business. It all depends on personal interests and the circumstances in which the trip is flowing. One way or another, having been in this Chinese city, it is impossible to return back, not seeing something unusual. In order for everything to go well, just plan your journey with all the attractions that you would like to visit. Only then time will be held with benefit.

If it is not possible to go to a full-fledged excursion, you can always carve out a few hours after long day walks, sit on the subway to just enjoy a beautiful view, forgetting everything.

Shanghai is the largest city in China and in the world in the number of people living in it. He is the world's largest seaport, the most important cultural and financial center of the country. It is said that the West and East meet in this city. So, to see in Shanghai will find a tourist from any corner of the planet. We present the most interesting sights with names and a brief description. As well as a few useful information on how to get to the city, what hotels in Shanghai to choose to accommodate and where to go first if you want to get acquainted with China in one day.

If you can't decide what to see in Shanghai for 1 day, go to the Eastern Pearl television. It is proud of all China, because the tower is the third in Asia in height, and in the world of the fifth. Be prepared for the fact that at the entrance, and then inside the elevator will have to stand the turn. You can order an excursion and come to the tower with a tourist group, they are missing immediately, you spend no more than 10 minutes to enter. But then you will have limited time. Tourist feedbacks say that it is best to come to the tower in the morning or in the evening, at this time there are no local residents at the queues, and there is no long time to stand.

The clockwork of the tower is from 8.00 to 22.00, ticket prices depend on the height, which you want to rise.

The tower consists of several areas, in the biggest of them there are viewing platforms. Especially attracted tourists a playground with panoramic glass floor. If you have enough courage to do it, you will do truly impressive photos and videos. And being on this platform in the evening, you will capture the spirit not only from fear, but also from seen fantastic beauty. The whole city is overflowing with multicolored lights, reflecting in dark water Huangpu. No less stunningly in the dark, the tower itself, for which the three-dimensional highlighting system has developed.

"Eastern Pearl" is not limited only to the viewing platforms and restaurants, inside the tower also there is where to go. On the first floor it is worth visiting the Shanghai History Museum. What is especially impressive there is the moving exhibits that publish sounds and are highlighted. The place of the main highlight of the tower is a restaurant with a slowly rotating floor, visitors not only enjoy dinner, but also admire the evening city.

Skyscrapers

No wonder Shanghai is called "Eastern New York" at the expense of a large number of skyscrapers. You can also explore them in one day, because they are all located in close proximity to each other and from the TV bash "Eastern Pearl". And what is interesting, in their diverse architectural performance, the Chinese philosophy is almost always traced.

Jin Mao

So, for example, the giant skyscraper Jin Mao in shape reminds Pagoda. In Chinese culture, respectfully refer to the figure "8", as it symbolizes well-being. That is why in the proportions of the skyscraper often appears "eight". The structure has 88 floors (without taking into account Belvedere). The basis of the building is the octagonal concrete frame. Jin Mao was even discovered on 08.28.1998. Due to the high-tech structural system, the building can withstand a hurricane at wind speed 200 km / h and 7-ball earthquakes. The top of the building with strong winds can swing at the maximum amplitude of 75 cm. To clean the oscillations as a shock absorber on the 57th floor, a swimming pool is built. The functionality of the skyscraper is distributed as follows:

• On the first three underground floors of the parking lot.
• Until the 50th floor office space.
• The following two floors are technical.
• From the 53rd to the 85th floors - one of the best five-star Shanghai hotels.
• Two penultimate floors there is a business club and a restaurant.
• On the last floor of the observation deck. On it can be at the same time about 1000 people.

If you are an absolutely fearless person, you can stroll along the edge of the roof (naturally with insurance) and combine the crazy splash of adrenaline with the pleasure of fantastic Shanghai panorama.

Shanghai Tower

In 2015, the construction of the Shanghai Tower skyscraper (632 m) was completed - the first height in China and the third in the world. The swirling structure of the structure ensures resistance to the gusts of hurricane winds to 51 m / s. Today it is the most beautiful and elegant skyscraper in the world. He belongs to another world record - inside the fastest elevators on the planet, rise at 64 km / h. In the skyscraper-tower there are offices, trading boutiques and centers, fashionable hotels.

Nearby rises at 492 m Shanghai World Financial Center. This skyscraper takes the seventh place in the world in height. The building contains the highest observation deck in the world (on the 100th floor, at an altitude of 472 m).

If you want to enjoy Chinese national cuisine, local traditions, architecture and religion, go to the Vaitan embankment, stretching for 1.5 km along Huangpu's river. They say that this is a piece of Europe in the heart of China. The embankment is built up with European colonial buildings, they once had banks and trade missions of Germany, Japan, Belgium, Russia, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, USA. Walking along the Waitan embankment and considering the facilities, it is possible to study the architecture of the world - from classicism to Baroque, from Gothic to neoclassicism, as well as the styles of Boz-AR and Ar Deco.
What else can you look at the embankment besides architectural values:

• Very unusual Waterfall with a clock called "Treads of the Epoch".
• The large-scale and majestic monument to folk heroes. It was erected at the end of the twentieth century in memory of the heroes of the Chinese revolution and people who died during natural disasters.
• The oldest bridge Vaibid.
• Clean and cozy Huangpa Square in the northern part of the embankment. Its observation deck is considered the best viewing point of both banks of the river.
• One of the most famous five-star hotels Shanghai "Peace Hotel".
• Museum of History Waitan. According to historical photographs here you can find out how the embankment developed. According to the underwater walking tunnel, you can go from the museum to the other side of the river, right to the foot of the television.

The embankment offers a beautiful view of the television boss and skyscrapers located on the other side of the river. For comparison, walk on Vaitan in the day and night, the difference is noticeable. The highlighted lights of skyscrapers and their reflections in the river can be admired endlessly. It is a pity that at this time there are a lot of people here, calmly take a picture of such beauty will not work.

Garden Yu Yuan

One of the main attractions of Shanghai is rightfully considered a cozy, quiet and beautiful garden Yu Yuan. It is quite possible to look in one day. Believe me, the garden is standing in order to highlight for it time and money to the ticket.
In the XVI century, during the Board of the Ming Dynasty of the Treasurer, named Pan Yunduan wanted to make a gift to his elderly father and build a garden similar to the Imperial in Beijing. The construction was carried out for 20 years - when money ended, it stopped, and with the advent of finance resumed. But the Father of Yunduan never saw this gift, and he himself, in the end, went bankrupt. The descendants put the garden for sale at a low price and buyers were very quickly found on it. The inner part of the garden was equipped by 1709, and then he repeatedly passed from one owner to another, each created something and rebuilt in his own way. And only after three centuries, the garden acquired the form that millions of visitors from different parts of the planet are now admired.

Translated the name means as a "garden of joy." And really here are experiencing such feelings when from the booming and noisy megalopolis you get into the pastoral world. Only this garden is different from our, green and blooming, the focus is on stone and many reservoirs. In an amazing way, nature and architecture are combined here. If you arrived in Shanghai with children, you can safely plan a visit with them Garden Yuan. Kids will like to consider here:

• fish in reservoirs;
• a fabulously beautiful jade rock;
• mosaic floors in courtyards;
• on the roofs of houses, monstrous faces that guard the dwellings from evil spirits.

Especially beautiful garden when decorated in Chinese traditions to meet the New Year.

Temples

If you make a plan to see in Shanghai in 2 days, it is necessary to contact your list of religious sights of China.

Temple of jade Buddha

Especially attracting tourists saturated and bright temple of jade Buddha. This is the most visited religious attraction in the city. It is impressive in it two statues of Buddha (sitting and lying), carved from whole pieces of jade.

If there is more free time, try to get into interesting and very beautiful temples:

• The largest buddhist temple of Longhua Sy.
• Temple-monastic complex Jinganas.
• Temple of Confucius.
• Catholic churches of St. Teresa, St. Peter, St. Joseph.
• Orthodox church of St. Nicholas Wonderworker.
• The largest in the city of Siaotaian mosque.
• Catholic Cathedral of St. Ignatia Loyola.
• The Roman Catholic Basilica of the Virgin Mary.

Disneyland entertainment park

Disneyland is the youngest and famous attraction not only in Shanghai and the surrounding area, but also in all China. This is the sixth park on the planet, launched by The Walt Disney Company. Opening took place in the summer of 2016. The giant complex with the highest castle in the history of Disneyland and the new incredibly fascinating attraction "Pirates of the Caribbean" with its creators cost 5.5 billion dollars.
Like all Disney Parks, this complex has a fabulous castle, a parade avenue and divided into thematic areas:

• "Mickey Avenue";
• "Adventure Island";
• "Country of the Future";
• "Country of fantasy";
• "Treasure Cave";
• "Gardens of imagination."

Experts considered that the park will pay off in 12-15 years, according to forecasts it will be attended by 15 million people. 10,000 employees serve this complex, which occupies an area of \u200b\u200b390 hectares (3 times more than Disneyland in Hong Kong).

Before you go to the park, check out the calendar on the official website. There you can find out the schedule of salutes, theatrical ideas and parades. The cost of tickets differs, on ordinary days you can visit the park for $ 57, in the days of peak downloads (on weekends) for $ 76.

A special metro station was launched for the park, so it's not difficult to get to it using the Shanghai Metropolitan.

Shopping in Shanghai

Shanghai tourists first associate with a huge shopping center, where you can find absolutely everything. Practically in every area and on any city street you will find not only the thing you need, but something as a gift for loved ones and friends. Therefore, shopping in Shanghai will give you a pleasure. All Shanghai markets are huge shopping centers.
Arriving in Shanghai, be sure to look at shopping in the following seats:

It is also worth noting that seasonal discounts are held in Shanghai four times a year.

What to try?

There are many institutions of European cuisine in the city, but being on vacation in China must certainly try national dishes:

• baratsy (resemble dumplings or manta);
• chicken Gunbao;
• fried rice;
• peking duck;
• chao Tsey Tzu (fried eggplants with sharp pepper chili and sweet caramel);
• fruits in caramel.

How to get and where to stay?

From Russia to get to the city best of all direct flights from Moscow or St. Petersburg. You can consider the option with a transfer, it turns out two times cheaper by money, but longer in time. Connecting flights are usually flying through Guangzhou or Beijing. The way of traveling by rail is reasonable to consider only residents of the Far East, and they will have to drive with a change in Beijing.

For placement, try not to choose housing in the area of \u200b\u200bskyscrapers, it is very expensive there. It is better to settle in hotels that are close to the metro stations to conveniently then move to different parts of the city.
Summer is very hot here. In the autumn rainy, due to which the city does not seem so hospitable. In winter, damp and cold. At these times, it will not be fully enjoyed to enjoy hiking. Ideal time for visiting the city - Spring.

Going into such a wonderful Chinese city, as, be sure to take time to attend famous antique places. It can be easily visited here in Venice, because it is here that the full-full of old towns that are standing on the water. And what are the beautiful ancient streets. These places endure you for several centuries ago. You will fall into the wonderful world of old China, which opens away from all tourists. Here you can enjoy the beautiful nature, the majestic old architecture and the unique atmosphere. Finding into such places you can get acquainted with the old Shanghai, watch the life of people who live here not the same century.

If you still do not know how to spend time in Shanghai. Then just read further, and all doubts will disappear by yourself.

Garden Yu Yuan (Yu Garden, 豫园)

In the center of the old Shanghai, this beautiful ancient garden is located, which tells us the wonderful history of the Ming dynasty. A young man specially built this garden for his parents so that they could live their old age in the world and happiness.

To date, this is one of the most popular areas in Shanghai. This is not just a garden. This is a whole complex in which you can see a lot of halls, temples, wonderful bridges and beautiful water bodies. This garden surrounds the vintage streets, showing an ancient traditional architecture. Here you can find the oldest shops and shops in Shanghai, which sell snacks, souvenirs and other pleasant baubles. Then the street is the old Shanghai street and the famous temple "City of God".

Address:

218 Anren St, Huangpu

黄浦区 仁街仁街 218 号

Old Shanghai Street (Shanghai Old Street, 豫园 老 街)

This old street, which existed during the reign of the Ming and Qing dynasties, extends 825 meters long. Here is the center of the tourist life of China. The road takes its beginning from the street Zhonghua road to Henan Road South. At both ends of the road there are traditional Chinese gates. This street is the answer to the question: "Where to go to Shanha".

Address:

Fangbang Middle Road.

黄浦区方浜中路

Temple "City of God" (Shanghai Temple of the City God (Chenghung Miao) 上海 城 隍廟)

This is an ancient Taoist temple, which is connected to the aforementioned gardens of Yiuan. In his entire history, he often collapsed and restored many times. The current building of the building was erected in 1926. At the moment, the shopping district is forgotten around the temple. More than a hundred old buildings in which shops and shops are now. There is always a large number of tourists, but if you want to see the old Shanghai, then you need to visit here.

Address:

Corner Fangbang Middle Road and Anren St

黄浦区方浜中路

Ancient city of Dzindze (Jinze Ancient Town, 金泽古镇)

Dzindze is an old quiet ancient town. Here you can see seven beautiful bridges that connect islets among themselves. This place survived not one dynasty and stands here for no one century. There are not so many restaurants and shops. Here come for a quiet and relaxing holiday. If you are looking for a place where there are no tremendous crowd of tourists, and you do not know where to go in Shanghai, then come in jean. This place will please you with your unforgettable flavor.

Address:

Jinze Town, Qingpu District

201700 青浦区金泽镇

Ancient city of Zhaojialou Ancient Town, 召稼 楼古镇)

Ancient water city with traditional architecture. Here reigns the Ming and Qing dynasties. More recently recently produced the city, so that it looks quite both new. Old buildings here can also be found without problems if you are an antiquity amateur. Want to see a classic chinese water town? If yes. Then go here.

Address:

PUJIANG TOWN, MINHANG DISTIRICT

201112 闵闵区 浦江镇

The ancient city of Fengjing Ancient Town, 枫泾古镇)

Another example of a classic water city. Here quietly and calmly, tourists are not much like in other similar places. Here you can ride a boat and enjoy the traditional Chinese architecture. You can also look at the Museum of Animation and Craft Museum. It will help to diversify the rest and learn a lot about this wonderful place.

Address:

No.39 Xinfeng Road, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District

201500 金山区 枫泾镇 新 枫路 39 号

Nanxian Water City (Nanxiang Water Town, 南翔 老 街)

This place is popular with its delicious buns for a couple, which are made in the Xiaolongbao house. Many come here to taste delicious snacks and buy themselves a couple of baubles, because this ancient town is scored by different shops and snacks. This place is popular not only with your kitchen. Here you can visit one of the five classic gardens in the city - Gui's garden. If you do not know where to eat in Shanghai, then come here at mandatory.

Address:

Nanxiang Town, Jiading District

嘉定区南翔镇

The ancient city of Xinchang (Shanghai Xinchang Ancient Town, 上海 新 场 古 镇)

This city was built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. If you like the architecture of this period, then go to this town. There is also a large number of restaurants and shops, so, here you can easily have a delicious dinner and buy a couple of interesting things. For holidays, it is better not to ride here if you do not like clusters of tourists. This place is packed by people during the celebration of the Chinese New Year. On other days, this place will delight you with its relaxing atmosphere, beautiful buildings and pleasant indigenous people.

Address:

Xinchang Town, Nanhui District

201314 南汇区 场镇场镇.

Shanghai Cybao City (Shanghai Qibao Town, 上海 七宝古 镇)

This city is very easy to get. It's enough just to sit on the subway and now you are here. This is a cute place with authentic architecture. There are many street traders with different delicious sweets and unusual snacks. There are not many commercial institutions here, but also tourists are also quite small. If you are limited in time, but at the same time you want to see the old Shanghai, then go here.

Address:

Qibao Town, Minhang District

201101 闵闵区 七宝镇.

Old Anting Street (Anting Old Street, 亭亭 老 街)

Another place for lovers of old places. This is a wonderful old street with its special atmosphere and architecture. Here you can make beautiful pictures. You can also look at the beautiful temple and the majestic pagoda. Over the entire area, old stone masonry has been preserved, it adds atmospheric in this place. There is a car museum nearby, which can visit anyone.

Tourists planning a journey through China's largest city are interested in which sights of Shanghai. What to see in the city and where to go in one or a few days.

Shanghai is located in the mouth of the Yangtze near the East-China Sea. This is a major megalopolis with a lot of impressive buildings and buildings, luxury shopping centers and impressive historical and natural monuments. Sights of Shanghai is so diverse that it is difficult to determine where to go first. If you doubt what to visit, learn the top famous places in the city. And order a tour of the visiting places with the help of sites and.

Museums

Once in the city, be sure to visit at least one museum - you will like it, even if you do not like the story. Shanghai museums affect tourists with originality and unique expositions.

Museum of cars

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Shanghai Automotive Museum is a place that attracts motorists from around the world. Visiting the exhibition halls, you will plunge into the history of the automotive industry, study the technologies of creating machines of all times, will understand the industry so deeply as possible.

In the main pavilion of the museum you will see unique European cars of different times - from 1902 to 1977. You will have the opportunity to track the development of automotive series, compare them with each other and study parts in detail. Museum staff will gladly tell about the history of each element: who and when invented the subject, in what purpose it was used.

The construction of the museum has invested $ 400 million. The exposition was completely executed only in 2006, and the official discovery took place in 2007.

The museum building is located on Bo Yuan Street. You can get on the metro branch №11 to the Anting station, and then on foot, following the signs. Hours of halls - from 9:30 to 16:30, day off - Monday.

Museum of History Shanghai

Shanghai Natural History Museum / 夏 文彬, Flickr.com

The whole history of the city and its inhabitants is concentrated in the Shanghai History Museum. He rebuilt in 1983 near the Eastern Pearl television. Until 1991, the museum was called the "Show Rum of Shanghai History and Relics".

The museum foundation has more than 30,000 exhibits. There you will find an ancient relics, and modern specimens. Going to the building, you will find yourself on the streets of the city at different times. The creators of the museum tried to fame - you will see scenes from people who are supplemented with visual, sound effects and even smells.

Choosing where to go in Shanghai, be sure to schedule a visit to the museum. You will see realistic wax figures, cars and buildings, you will be able to look into the bench of the old woman, the gardener's hut and other bizarre rooms. Together with other tourists, try to repel the attack of Japanese pirates, visit the opium edge and stock exchange. Excursions will tell in detail about the life of farmers, and the video presentation will help you to feel deeper by the fascinating history of the city. Shanghai will become truly familiar and friendly after the visit to the museum.

Key values \u200b\u200bof the Museum of History:

• Gun made of bronze and stone;
• Vintage embroidery "Flowers, insects and fish";
• Jade screen with scenes laid out of precious stones.

A visit to the museum and the inspection of all exposures will take more than an hour, but you will not regret the time spent. If you want to walk alone, take the audio guide. You can get to the museum on the subway - on the second branch to the Lujiazui station. Exhibition hours of exhibitions - from 9:00 to 17:30.

Museum of Science and Technology

Museum of Science and Technology / Ana Paula Hirama, Flickr.com

The Second Unusual Shanghai Museum is the Museum of Science and Technology. It strikes the imagination with one appearance, resembling an alien plate, translucent and exciting. Attending it stands on weekdays before dinner, when the flow of tourists and schoolchildren is significantly less.

The museum was open in 2001 for interactive learning children, but they will not be bored there and adults. In total, the building is six exposures:

• Land research;
• In the animal world;
• Tehnolend KIDS;
• Kelleel design;
• Spectrum of life;
• Light wisdom.

There you will know the basics of chemical, biological and accurate sciences, get acquainted with amazing devices and can participate in interactive sites. Having thought that to see in Shanghai with a child, certainly pay attention to this museum.

Parks and gardens

Natural attractions in Shanghai are no worse than architectural and historical. The city is full of gardens, parks and landscape zones. Be sure to visit one of them.

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Garden Yuan otherwise call the garden of idleness. It was created about 500 years ago and was divided into seven thematic sites. Beautiful place for the daytime walk. The open area is formed by the lotus pond and the embankment around it. The inner zone is separated from an external water channel, resembling a mountain river, through which a semicircular lunar bridge stretches on six supports. It is believed that the transition over the bridge symbolizes the crossing of the border between the human and the spiritual world, the knowledge of the truth.

Garden area is just 4 hectares, but the planning layout makes it take up again and again, spending in the gallery for more than one hour. In the garden you will see intricate trees, architectural buildings and vintage sculptures. Surprising wall covered with tile and crowned dragon head. It is believed that she promises good luck in all spheres of life.

Zoo

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Choosing the main attractions of Shanghai for visiting, do not forget about the zoo. There are real Chinese animals:

• panda;
• golden monkeys.

You will also see more than 600 species of other animals from different countries. Among them:

• chimpanzees;
• giraffes;
• kangaroo;
• penguins;
• swans.

The living conditions of the pets of the zoo are as close as possible to the natural environment. Animals are found as if the park among green plants and shrubs. Visitors of the Park, in addition to standard excursions, are offered extreme entertainment - bins of bulls and roosters or monitoring the family of dancing elephants.

The zoo is located on Gong-Xiao Street, 2381 and is open daily from 7:00 to 17:00.

Architectural

Shanghai residents for 20 years (from 1990 to 2010) managed to transform the architecture of the city, improving the structure. Today it is impossible not to pay attention to the impressive skyscrapers, planning that you visit in Shanghai.

Skyscraper WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER

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Shanghai World Financial Center is one of the greatest skyscrapers in the world, the third in height (492 meters). The unofficial name of the building is "Opener", in it 101 floor. The construction process took several years and was associated with a variety of problems: soft soil, the proximity of the river, the complexity of the project. In 2008, difficulties were solved finally, and the building was completed. Inside the skyscraper you will find:

• Underground parking;
• Shops, restaurants, fitness rooms;
• Offices;
• Hotel Hyatt Park;
• Viewing platforms.

The observation deck is especially famous for the vest floor of the television (height - 472 meters). From her, tourists can inspect the full panorama of the city. Getting up to 100 floors on foot - highly, but high-speed elevators work for the benefit of tourists.

Tenerbashnya "Pearl of the East"

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The second Shanghai giant is the pearl of the east, 468 meters high. According to the artistic idea of \u200b\u200barchitects, the building consists of 15 spheres located at different levels and symbolizing pearls. Inside the television, at an altitude of 263 and 360 meters, there are two viewing platforms with transparent floor, capable of accommodating up to 1600 visitor. The building has six elevators that can accommodate 30-50 people each. Elevator speed - 7 m / s. The tower is located on the second metro line near the FINANCIAL CENTER skyscraper.

Historical

Delightful places associated with the religion and the story of Shanghai. Among them are the French concession and the Longhua Pagoda.

Video: What is worth visiting in Shanghai? The Council gives Ekaterina Lishmanova, who lives there and works.

French Quarter

The French Quarter Shanghai is a real landmark, Little France, extends near Huayhille Street. At the beginning of the 20th century, the district was inhabited by real French, who left behind a whole culture, which the Chinese carefully retained.

The quarter is good for hiking - there you will see many reconstructed houses, restaurants and residential cottages. Cozy and cute place to relax from a noisy megalopolis.

Pagoda Longhua

Pagoda Longhua is the cult religious structure of Shanghai, mysterious and popular in the city relating to the same temple complex. It was built 2000 years ago and was preserved only due to numerous reconstructions. The entrance to the octagonal forty-meter pagoda for tourists is prohibited - she can only admire from afar.

The above is not limited to all reasons to visit Shanghai - the attractions of the city are not limited to named. But for you, the most impressive places in the city, the so-called "Must See" are indicated. Be sure to look at at least one of them, being in a Chinese megalopolis.