As the starting point of modern Shanghai, the Bund also contains the essence of the entire Shanghai. Since the opening of Shanghai in 1843, it has become the most prosperous area in the city, and it remains so until today. Along the wide Huangpu River, the century-old buildings of the Bund complement the new financial district of Lujiazui on the opposite bank, instantly displaying the history and prosperity of Shanghai. Recommended ways to visit: 1. Take a stroll on the Bund. Most tourists choose to admire the scenery on the Bund because this side offers a panoramic view of the high-rise buildings in Lujiazui on the opposite bank, and it is also the iconic scenic area of the Bund. 2. Night cruise by ferry. The ferries on the Bund come in two types: one shuttles between the Bund and Lujiazui across the river, the other is a one-hour tourist sightseeing ferry. 3. Cross-river ferry: The cross-river ferry departs from the Jingling East Ferry Terminal on the Bund. The ticket price is 2 yuan, and it takes about 10 minutes to take tourists to Lujiazui on the opposite bank. 4. Sightseeing ferry: The sightseeing ferry departs from the Shiliupu Ferry Terminal on the Bund. The ticket price ranges from 80 to 150 yuan, depending on whether it includes meals and the seat allocation for sightseeing.
Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is the busiest and most popular historical district in Shanghai, located near the Bund. Stretching from People's Square in the west to the Bund in the east, it is approximately 1.2 kilometers long and is home to numerous century-old shops, contemporary fashion brands, and commercial establishments. Despite being an established and bustling shopping street, Nanjing Road is still worth a visit.
Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland is the first super popular theme park in mainland China, sparking a theme park craze domestically. This desirable "dream world" is now open right at the doorstep. The garden not only preserves classical fairy tale style, but also incorporates more Chinese elements, such as Mulan's Flower Carriage, a commemorative wall for the Chinese zodiac, and a courtyard-style Man-Yue-Pavilion restaurant, all of which are unique to Shanghai Disneyland. Most of Disney's projects are "customized," and only Shanghai Disneyland is one-of-a-kind.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
In Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower is an inconspicuous iconic building. Built in the 1990s, it stands at 468 meters tall, once known as the "tallest building in Asia" at that time. Today, it may be overshadowed by the high-rises in Lujiazui, but it still represents the new century of Shanghai and symbolizes a new era. The exhibition hall is mainly divided into the Base Exhibition Hall, the Upper Ball Exhibition Hall, the Lower Ball Exhibition Hall, and the Top Exhibition Hall. The Base Exhibition Area showcases the historical development of the city of Shanghai. The Lower Ball Exhibition Area (78-95 meters) features a 240-degree panoramic cinema and a VR roller coaster experience at a height of 95 meters. The Upper Ball Exhibition Area (259-263 meters) is a sightseeing level with a fully transparent suspended corridor and an observation platform overlooking the Bund.
City God Temple
When people talk about City God Temple, they usually refer to the surrounding area. This is a famous ancient city in Shanghai and a great place to appreciate Chinese classical culture. The century-old temple and garden are adorned with a sense of antiquity, and the food street in front of City God Temple offers authentic Shanghai snacks such as Nanxiang Soup Dumplings. Jiucun Bridge is the central street of City God Temple and an ideal location for capturing the ancient stone bridge and temple scenery.
