Guidebook for Shanghai
Sightseeing
The Shanghai Marriage Market (Chinese: 人民公园相亲角; pinyin: Rénmín Gōngyuán Xiāngqīn Jiǎo; literally: "People's Park blind date corner") is a marriage market held at People's Park in Shanghai, China. Parents of unmarried adults flock to[1] the park every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. to trade information on their children
Renmin Park
231号 南京西路The Shanghai Marriage Market (Chinese: 人民公园相亲角; pinyin: Rénmín Gōngyuán Xiāngqīn Jiǎo; literally: "People's Park blind date corner") is a marriage market held at People's Park in Shanghai, China. Parents of unmarried adults flock to[1] the park every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. to trade information on their children
If you’re stunned by Shanghai today, go to see how it will look in 2020. The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is a short walk across Renmin Square from the magnificent Shanghai Museum, and is well worth a visit, far more interesting than its name suggests.
The centerpiece is an enormous scale model of the city centre that takes up an entire upper floor. It shows current and future development, and it’s mind-boggling. There are raised walkways for viewing the model from different angles, and the detail is fascinating, showing clearly what’s planned, and what already exists. It’s also a very good introduction to Shanghai, and gives visitors an excellent perspective and introduction
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
100 Ren Min Da DaoIf you’re stunned by Shanghai today, go to see how it will look in 2020. The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is a short walk across Renmin Square from the magnificent Shanghai Museum, and is well worth a visit, far more interesting than its name suggests.
The centerpiece is an enormous scale model of the city centre that takes up an entire upper floor. It shows current and future development, and it’s mind-boggling. There are raised walkways for viewing the model from different angles, and the detail is fascinating, showing clearly what’s planned, and what already exists. It’s also a very good introduction to Shanghai, and gives visitors an excellent perspective and introduction
East Nanjing Road is a dedicated commercial zone. At its eastern end is the central section of the Bund, featuring the Peace Hotel. Immediately west of the Bund precinct was traditionally the hub of European-style restaurants and cafes, although in recent years these have become less of a feature as the demographics of visitors to Nanjing Road have shifted from affluent local residents to visitors from around the country. Close by is the Central Market, a century-old outdoor market today specialising in electronic components and digital media. Further west is the Nanjing Road pedestrian mall. Located here are most of Shanghai's oldest and largest department stores, as well as a variety of do
23 lokalkjente anbefaler
Nanjing Road
East Nanjing Road is a dedicated commercial zone. At its eastern end is the central section of the Bund, featuring the Peace Hotel. Immediately west of the Bund precinct was traditionally the hub of European-style restaurants and cafes, although in recent years these have become less of a feature as the demographics of visitors to Nanjing Road have shifted from affluent local residents to visitors from around the country. Close by is the Central Market, a century-old outdoor market today specialising in electronic components and digital media. Further west is the Nanjing Road pedestrian mall. Located here are most of Shanghai's oldest and largest department stores, as well as a variety of do
Jing'an Temple is one of the most famous temples in Shanghai which is located at West Nanjing Road, the flourishing downtown area of Shanghai. In 1983, it was put on the list of key national protection.
The temple has a history of more than 780 years. First built in the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280), it was named Hudu Chongyuan Temple. In the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), it was moved to the present location from the bank of Wusong River and became a busy and crowded place until 1908; the first tramcar was built as Jing'an Temple for its starting station. Later, a famous calligrapher renamed it as Jing'an Temple in 1945 and is still named as such today.
138 lokalkjente anbefaler
Jing'an Temple
1686 Nan Jing Xi LuJing'an Temple is one of the most famous temples in Shanghai which is located at West Nanjing Road, the flourishing downtown area of Shanghai. In 1983, it was put on the list of key national protection.
The temple has a history of more than 780 years. First built in the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280), it was named Hudu Chongyuan Temple. In the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), it was moved to the present location from the bank of Wusong River and became a busy and crowded place until 1908; the first tramcar was built as Jing'an Temple for its starting station. Later, a famous calligrapher renamed it as Jing'an Temple in 1945 and is still named as such today.
The word to describe the Natural History Museum is ‘comprehensive’, and you’re advised by the museum to put aside at least four hours of your day in order to absorb everything. There's a 4D movie theatre, an outdoor exhibit garden, and numerous exhibit spaces taking you right through from the Big Bang to a lifelike recreation of a busy African savannah to scale models of early Chinese agricultural communities. The stunning ‘bioclimatic’ building was designed by internationally renowned architecture practice Perkins + Will, with an ‘intelligent building skin’ to maximise daylight. Its four external walls emulate natural elements – including a vertical garden on the east wall.
12 lokalkjente anbefaler
Shanghai Natural History Museum
The word to describe the Natural History Museum is ‘comprehensive’, and you’re advised by the museum to put aside at least four hours of your day in order to absorb everything. There's a 4D movie theatre, an outdoor exhibit garden, and numerous exhibit spaces taking you right through from the Big Bang to a lifelike recreation of a busy African savannah to scale models of early Chinese agricultural communities. The stunning ‘bioclimatic’ building was designed by internationally renowned architecture practice Perkins + Will, with an ‘intelligent building skin’ to maximise daylight. Its four external walls emulate natural elements – including a vertical garden on the east wall.
If you want to experience the historical and cultural atmosphere of the city, Xintiandi is a wise choice. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation.
165 lokalkjente anbefaler
New World
95 Zi Zhong LuIf you want to experience the historical and cultural atmosphere of the city, Xintiandi is a wise choice. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation.
Wukang Road is a famous historical and cultural road in Shanghai, China. On both sides of the road are plane trees and many European-style buildings built in the early 20th century, once inhabited by many celebrities. There are also many web-star shops in Wukang Road worth visiting, including restaurants, snack bars and fashion shops.
The road, running from Huashan Road to Huaihai Middle Road, is located in Former French Concession. It is about 1,200 meters (1,300 yards) long and was originally called Route Ferguson, named after American missionary John Ferguson. It was built in 1907 by The Highest Administrative Authority of the French Concession.
31 lokalkjente anbefaler
Wukang Road
Wu Kang LuWukang Road is a famous historical and cultural road in Shanghai, China. On both sides of the road are plane trees and many European-style buildings built in the early 20th century, once inhabited by many celebrities. There are also many web-star shops in Wukang Road worth visiting, including restaurants, snack bars and fashion shops.
The road, running from Huashan Road to Huaihai Middle Road, is located in Former French Concession. It is about 1,200 meters (1,300 yards) long and was originally called Route Ferguson, named after American missionary John Ferguson. It was built in 1907 by The Highest Administrative Authority of the French Concession.
Drinks & Nightlife
The second cocktail lounge from the team behind el Willy, el Ocho occupies the third floor of a heritage building on Taixing Lu. It's a gorgeous, spacious property with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick and timber. The bartenders make an eclectic and inspired mix of craft drinks, employing a number of unconventional techniques. They also stock some intriguing spirits you won't see anywhere else in town.
Zhangyuan
Tai Xing LuThe second cocktail lounge from the team behind el Willy, el Ocho occupies the third floor of a heritage building on Taixing Lu. It's a gorgeous, spacious property with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick and timber. The bartenders make an eclectic and inspired mix of craft drinks, employing a number of unconventional techniques. They also stock some intriguing spirits you won't see anywhere else in town.
Food Scene
The latest concept from Willy Trullas Moreno, Tomatito is a casual, colorful and quirky Spanish tapas bar. The menu comprises mostly Spanish classics, like pork and chicken croquetas, patatas bravas, tortillas and albondigas all done with Willy's personal touch, of course. Other offerings skew more toward Latin America with Peruvian ceviches and tiraditos.
Tomatito
The latest concept from Willy Trullas Moreno, Tomatito is a casual, colorful and quirky Spanish tapas bar. The menu comprises mostly Spanish classics, like pork and chicken croquetas, patatas bravas, tortillas and albondigas all done with Willy's personal touch, of course. Other offerings skew more toward Latin America with Peruvian ceviches and tiraditos.
World's Largest Starbucks
he Starbucks Reserve Roastery hosts a main bar, a “pairing bar” (for coffee and food), a 27-meter long bar for their “Cold Brew Towers”, Princi, an acclaimed artisanal bakery making its debut in Asia on the site, a “coffee library”, tasting rooms, a retail clothing area, and more. Old world coffee technology — copper casks, silos, rolling assembly, lines, and a “symphony of copper pipes” — operates side by side with cutting-edge digital technology. The visual centerpiece is the gorgeous and ornate two-story Copper Cask, which weighs over four tons and measures over eight meters in height — twice the size of the one in Seattle.
789 Nanjing W Rd
World's Largest Starbucks
he Starbucks Reserve Roastery hosts a main bar, a “pairing bar” (for coffee and food), a 27-meter long bar for their “Cold Brew Towers”, Princi, an acclaimed artisanal bakery making its debut in Asia on the site, a “coffee library”, tasting rooms, a retail clothing area, and more. Old world coffee technology — copper casks, silos, rolling assembly, lines, and a “symphony of copper pipes” — operates side by side with cutting-edge digital technology. The visual centerpiece is the gorgeous and ornate two-story Copper Cask, which weighs over four tons and measures over eight meters in height — twice the size of the one in Seattle.
Sumerian is a Shanghai institution known for its quality coffee. This casual and welcoming spot on Shaanxi Bei Lu, complete with adorable dogs Burrito and Doudou, has always held a special spot in our hearts. Winner of the best café in our Best of Shanghai Awards 2014, and also securing a spot in our roundup of Shanghai's Best Breakfasts earlier this year, our love for their offerings has not been kept quiet.
12 lokalkjente anbefaler
SUMERIAN
415 Shan Xi Bei LuSumerian is a Shanghai institution known for its quality coffee. This casual and welcoming spot on Shaanxi Bei Lu, complete with adorable dogs Burrito and Doudou, has always held a special spot in our hearts. Winner of the best café in our Best of Shanghai Awards 2014, and also securing a spot in our roundup of Shanghai's Best Breakfasts earlier this year, our love for their offerings has not been kept quiet.
Daliah -- Slides aren’t something you’d normally associate with a restaurant. Nor are swings. But while these pieces of apparatus seem more at home in a playground than in a dining establishment, they somehow work in creative new Austrian restaurant, Daliah, a venue that openly celebrates ‘food and weirdness’.
The idea is to create a playful atmosphere, one where diners can share dishes in a relaxed setting – the menu even states that dishes are specifically made in portions that enable customers to try multiple items, with at least two being the recommended number per person.
陕西北路408号
408 陕西北路Daliah -- Slides aren’t something you’d normally associate with a restaurant. Nor are swings. But while these pieces of apparatus seem more at home in a playground than in a dining establishment, they somehow work in creative new Austrian restaurant, Daliah, a venue that openly celebrates ‘food and weirdness’.
The idea is to create a playful atmosphere, one where diners can share dishes in a relaxed setting – the menu even states that dishes are specifically made in portions that enable customers to try multiple items, with at least two being the recommended number per person.
Gong De Lin is a classic on the Shanghai food scene and one of the city's most famous vegetarian restaurants. Gong De Lin serves Chinese vegetarian food, so don't be surprised (or concerned) to find meat sounding words like 'chicken' on the menu – they're all substitutes. This restaurant is also suitable for vegans.
Gongdelin
445号 南京西路Gong De Lin is a classic on the Shanghai food scene and one of the city's most famous vegetarian restaurants. Gong De Lin serves Chinese vegetarian food, so don't be surprised (or concerned) to find meat sounding words like 'chicken' on the menu – they're all substitutes. This restaurant is also suitable for vegans.
Parks & Nature
Jing'an Sculputure Park
500 Bei Jing Xi LuShopping
Xinle Road
Fashion forward boutiques
Maoming North Road
Mao Ming Bei LuFashion boutiques