aluminium expo
03-05 July 2024
Shanghai New International Expo Center

Shanghai Sightseeing and Attractions

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Shanghai is an energetic international metropolis. This modern city combining with its rich heritage and Chinese culture offers much to see and do. The renowned historical and modern attractions in and around Shanghai includes The Bund, World Financial Center, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Xintiandi, Nanjing Road and more to explore.

Shanghai Top Attractions

The Bund

The bund, which extends from Jinling Road in the south to the Waibaidu Bridge in the north, is a 1.5-kilometer-long boulevard on the western bank of the Huangpu River. Walking along Zhongshan Road, not only can visitors enjoy the scenery of Huangpu River but have a glimpse of the development of Lujiazui district on the other side. The architecture along the bund is unanimously honored as a "world architectural fair"

Yuyuan Garden

Yuyuan Garden was first established in Ming Dynasty by Pan yunduan who used to be the governor of Sichuan and later expanded greatly. Yuyuan Garden was considered the best garden in southeast China. It enjoys a history of over 400 years since its first establishment by Pan yunduan who had intended to bring happiness and pleasure to his parents and relatives.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The 468 meters high tower, which is the highest in Asia and the third highest in the world, was put into construction on July 30th, 1991 and completed on October 1st, 1994. it faces the bund across the Huangpu River. With eleven steel spheres in various sizes Hanging from the blue sky to the green grassland, the body of the tower creates and admirable image, which is described in an ancient Chinese verse as: large and small pearls dropping on a plate of jade.

Shanghai Disney Resort

Opened in June, 2016, the Shanghai Disney Resort is the first Disney theme park in China mainland. The colorful decoration and top technology make the resort one of the most popular destinations for couples and kids in China. Almost all characters in the Disney cartoons can be found in the resort. They become even more attractive when combined with the light and shadow effects. 

 

Shanghai Cuisine Food

Shanghainese food features a flavor profile that is savory and slightly sweet. This category includes food from the regions surrounding Shanghai as well (Jiangsu and Zhejiang). Classic dishes include Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), Shrimp Fried Noodles, and Drunken Chicken.