The Huangpu River is a 70-mile-long manmade river flowing north through Shanghai that was first created by and excavated under Lord Chunshen, one of the Lords of … More
Tag: Shanghai
Memories of Shanghai
Shanghai is one of China’s four municipalities, along with Beijing, Tianjin, and Chongqing, that are directly administered by the central government. Being … More
Wanshang Flower, Bird, Fish and Insect Market
As one of the most iconic markets in Shanghai, the Wanshang Market (located at the junction of Xizang (Tibet) South … More
Other Recommended ART MUSEUMS
Here is a list of a few dozen more art museums around the world that I would recommend with an … More
Yuyuan, Part 2: The Bazaar
Yuyuan Bazaar (also referred to as the City God Temple Antique Market) is located in the heart of Old Shanghai, … More
The Best of DISNEY
Walt Disney Productions (which was originally founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, and later operated … More
Shanghai Confucian Temple
The Shanghai Confucian Temple, located in the Huangpu District of Shanghai’s Old City, was first founded in 1292 AD, during the Yuan … More
Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
First opened to the public in October 2000 under Shanghai’s Huangpu River, the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel connects The Bund with the Lujiazui Finance … More
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is situated close to Century Park, Shanghai’s largest park located within its inner districts. … More
The Expo Axis
Originally spanning the entrance boulevard of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo, The Expo Axis in Pudong still has the largest membrane roof of … More
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Opened in 2015, Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) is currently the second-largest exhibition complex in the world, offering … More
Longhua Temple
First built in 242 AD during the Three Kingdoms Period (220–280), Shanghai’s Longhua Temple is a Buddhist temple dedicated to … More
Nanjing Road (Shanghai)
Although it is named after the capital of neighboring Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Road (aka Nánjīng Lù in Chinese) usually refers … More
Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Officially opened on July 1, 2005, the Shanghai Oriental Art Center (SHOAC), is one of the leading performance and cultural … More
Yuyuan, Part 1: The Garden
The exquisitely beautiful Yu Garden, or Yuyuan (meaning “Garden of Peace and Comfort”), is an extensive Chinese garden located a few blocks … More
Old City God Temple of Shanghai
The Old City God Temple, located in Shanghai’s Old Town, is a folk temple commemorating the elevation of the city … More
Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is a 128-story mega-tall skyscraper in Shanghai, China. At 2,073 feet, it is the tallest of the world’s first … More
Madame Tussauds (Shanghai)
Madame Tussauds Shanghai is a wax museum located within the New World Department Store in Shanghai, China. It opened in May 2006, becoming … More
Former French Concession, Shanghai
The Former French Concession in Shanghai was a foreign-occupied area of the city between the years 1849 and 1946. It began shortly after China’s … More
People’s Park (Shanghai)
People’s Park (also transcribed in Chinese as Renmin Park) is a common name for a public city park in China. … More
Xintiandi
Xintiandi (literally, “New Heaven and Earth”, or figuratively, “New World”) is an affluent pedestrian shopping and entertainment district of Shanghai, centered around Madang … More
50 Moganshan Road (M50)
50 Moganshan Road (often shortened to “M50”) is a contemporary arts district in Shanghai, tucked away in an old industrial area along Suzhou … More
Shanghai (Fashion)
The cheongsam, or qípáo, is a body-hugging, one-piece dress popularised by upper-class Chinese women during the 1920s & ’30s in Shanghai. Traditionally, … More
Peace Hotel
The Peace Hotel, located along The Bund in Shanghai, is actually comprised of two different buildings, divided by Nanjing Road — The North … More
Guyi Garden
The Guyi Garden, located in Nanxiang, is regarded as one of the five most important classical Chinese gardens in Shanghai, … More
Nanxiang Water Town
Nanxiang Water Town, located in the north-western Jiading District of Shanghai, is a small town with a history of nearly 1500 years. … More
The Moon Boat
Affectionately known today as the “Moon Boat“, the Saudi Arabia Pavilion from the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai was the … More
Jade Buddha Temple
Founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported from Burma by sea, the Jade Buddha Temple (Yufosi) in Shanghai draws … More
Sinan Road
Sinan Road, in the Former French Concession district of Shanghai, is one of the best old streets in the city to … More
The Bund
The Bund is a waterfront area in central Shanghai which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River. In … More
Pudong Airport (PVG) and Maglev
Pudong Int’l Airport is one of the two international airports of Shanghai. Opened in 1999, it mainly serves international flights, while the … More