Shanghai sci-fi charm self-driving tour: 6 small and beautiful off-the-beaten-path spots

Traveling to Shanghai, besides visiting the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower to enjoy the beautiful scenery and bustling crowds, there are also many unique and niche places that are perfect for sightseeing. You will discover a highly diverse Shanghai! Here are 6 off-the-beaten-path attractions that you must visit, each offering a magical, artistic, and futuristic experience. No wonder Shanghai is regarded as the city of magic!

Shanghai Glass Palace Art Bookstore

A combination of light and shadow art with the fragrance of books, the entire space is transparent and artistic. There is a sunken open-air plaza at the entrance, and the entire bookstore is a large glass space.
The pavilion is grand and magnificent, full of design sense. The art of light and shadow is surprising. This place can be said to be a paradise for architecture enthusiasts!

SkyPark Gaodeng Park

It's just perfect for a weekend visit! The pink track, lush green lawn, and vibrant colors instantly lift your spirits!
This place hosts various exhibitions regularly and is also the main venue for the Shanghai Biennale! The 165-meter-high chimney is not only a city landmark of Shanghai but also an independent exhibition space, which is very cool.

Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre

A work by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, featuring smooth curves and a futuristic structure, making it a great spot for photos! Especially the staircase here that seems to lead to heaven, full of a dreamy feel.

Shanghai Himalayas Center (Yinghua Road)

It feels like traversing through an alien world cave, with architectural design that is robust and filled with a sense of magical space!