Shanghai Tour Introduction |
Shanghai is one of the must see destinations while you plan your trip to China. Shanghai is located in central and eastern China, confronting the East China Sea. Roughly Shanghai is sectioned into two areas: Pudong area (east of the Huangpu River) and Puxi area (west of the Huangpu River). For travellers, most attractions are located in Puxi area while Pudong area is the new development zone. |
Shanghai literally means "the City by the Sea". Now it's one of Asia's most important business centers. It is a big city with the lots of attractions like Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Jade Temple, the Bund etc. Furthermore, some important tourist cities are circled around Shanghai like Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Wuzhen Water Town, Zhouzhuang Water Town etc. |
The complete visiting of Shanghai usually takes 3 full days. To visit its surrounding tourist cities take about 3 more days. Holiday China Tour provides Shanghai Tours: Shanghai city tours, Shanghai private escorted tours, group tours, historical tour, great wall hiking tours, etc. Shanghai travel information on Shanghai hotels, Shanghai tour, holiday, map, climate, bus, photos, travel advices, dining, shopping, nightlife. |
What to see in Shanghai |
Shanghai in the center of China's eastern coastline is one of China's cultural centers and has a long history as a trading port and gateway for foreigners entering China. It is the gateway to the Yangtze River delta. It is a municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government and the largest economic and trade center in China. |
the Bund Situated on the east bank of the Huangpu River, here, one can enjoy the bracing air and fine sunshine as well as seeing something of the many activities along the river. The new finance and commercial houses cluster together along the south of the Bund while along the west there is a wealth of grand buildings in the European architectural styles of the nineteen-twenties, thirties and early forties. |
Jade Buddha Temple It is one of the most famous Buddhist shrines in Shanghai. The White Jade Buddhas were brought here from Burma in the nineteenth century. One is seated while the other is in the recumbent position of Sakyamuni symbolizing the Buddha's attainment of enlightenment or nirvana. The temple also has some impressive images of the Heavenly Kings. |
Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden is the largest of Shanghai's ancient gardens with Ming and Qing architectural styles. The garden has six areas, each with its own style. The Grand Rockery, in the center of the Garden, is the most renowned sight. Near the garden, there is the City God Temple of Shanghai, where various of local snack shops and streets are scattered around. |
Nanjing Road Nanjing Road is considered to be the "No. 1 commercial street in China", which has been a landmark for this city for a long time. Along its 5.5 kilometers, you will find over 600 shops that on average are visited by some 1.7 million people each day. Here, you could purchase everything wanted, spanning from special and cheap souvenirs of Shanghai to the luxurious world famous brands. |
Oriental Pearl TV Tower Oriental Pearl TV Tower is an infamous symbol of the city and one of the tallest buildings in Asia. Consisting of 15 spheres placed at different heights, the design of the whole building is said to symbolise pearls of differing sizes falling onto a jade plate. |
Old City God's Temple Situated in the heart of the Yu Yuan Gardens bazaar area, Old City God's Temple stands proud as a legacy from the Ming dynasty. The head of the county then, Zhangshouyue, had built a temple and dedicated it to the local city god. The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt many times since then; it was last rebuilt in 1926. During World War II, the local merchants had built the New City God's Temple in the Foreign Concession district. The original temple is now known as the Old City God's Temple, to differentiate it from the new one. |
3 Days Muslim Shanghai Tour package |
Are you looking for the best Muslim Tours and Halal Restaurants in Shanghai? We are leading local Shanghai Muslim Islamic Tours in China. 3 Days Muslim Shanghai Tour package is a private tour package designed for Muslim travellers. Our guide will recommend Muslim restaurants in Shanghai to enjoy halal foods.
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