Lujiazui learn more: Lying on the east bank of Huangpu River and facing the Bund, Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone occupies 10.8 square miles (28 square kilometers) and is studded with around 100 high-rise buildings. Many are landmark buildings of Shanghai, making the area a great place to experience the modern flavor of this metropolis. Often called the 'Wall Street of China', Lujiazui is the largest financial zone in mainland China, with more than 400 banks and financial institutions from both home and abroad, including HSBC, Citibank, and Standard Chartered Bank. In addition, it is home to the headquarters of over 70 international giants and about 5,000 companies engaged in trade, investment, and intermediary services. The sum of transactions in the Shanghai stock market ranks it the 2nd in the world only behind the New York Stock Exchange. Since the reform and opening-up policy carried out in 1978, Shanghai has enjoyed a great economic boom, and Lujiazui is gradually becoming more widely known. However, few know the origin of the name (Lu Jia Zui in Chinese), which literally means Lu family dwelling on a mouth-shaped alluvial beach. In fact, the name is associated with Lu Shen, a noted scholar of Imperial Academy in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). After Lu retired, he lived on this land until his death. Today, you can still find Lu Shen's calligraphy in Shanghai Museum. His former residence and family cemetery are located in this area. In Lujiazui, the charm of the city as an international metropolis is unfolded to the largest degree. One can admire the modern skyscrapers along Binjiang Avenue as well as various buildings of different architectural styles across the Huangpu River. The four tallest landmarks of the city - the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower are constructed next to each other. When night comes, all the buildings are decorated with shining colorful lights, presenting a gorgeous scene before your eyes. The Bund, facing this financial zone across the river, is the most wonderful place to enjoy the night view. Oriental Pearl TV Tower Oriental Pearl TV Tower, measuring 1,536 feet (468 meters) in height, has three viewing floors. An exhibition hall, demonstrating the history of the city, is at the base of the tower. The lower sphere has a viewing hall at a height of 295 feet (90 meters), providing a wonderful position to see the Bund and the graceful scenery along the Huangpu River. Visitors can also have a panoramic view of the whole city on the transparent observatory at 850 feet (259 meters) or the Capsule Sightseeing Floor at 1,152 feet (351 meters). Jin Mao Tower Jin Mao Tower, with a height of 1,380 feet (420.5 meters), is also a good place to view the city. The superfast elevator takes only 45 seconds to take visitors from the basement to the viewing hall on the 88th floor, providing visitors magnificent metropolitan cityscapes along Huangpu River, and views of the distinctive rosy dawn and sunset. Shanghai World Financial Center As the tallest flat-roof building in the world, it is 1,614 feet (492 meters) high with 101 stories. Sightseeing area occupies storeys from the 94th to the 100th floor. The viewing hall on the 100th floor is at a height of 1,555 feet (474 meters). The sightseeing bridge on the 97th floor seems to be constructed in the air. It would give you an illusion that you are wandering in the sky. Shanghai Tower At present, it is the tallest building in China, measuring 2,073 feet (632 meters) in height. The exterior of the building spirals upward to the top with one degree twist per storey to reduce the wind effect. Central Parkland Apart from the grand architectural complex, there is a parcel of parkland in the core area of the financial zone, infusing a bit of natural beauty into the busy city. Covering an area of 25 acres (100,000 square meters), it is the largest open lawn in the city, and is nicknamed as 'a green lung in the city'. The parkland is adorned by exquisite sculptures, rockeries, and pools. Weeping willows, magnolia trees, maidenhair trees, cedars and other trees are seen throughout the grassland, injecting vitality to the area. In contrast with the busy life style there, the quiet park is a good place to relax. How to get there? By subway Take subway line 2, and get off at Lujiazui Station. By bus 1. Take bus 82, 314, 583, 791, 795, 870, 961, or 985, and get off at Lujiazui Station. 2. Take bus Lujiazui Financial City Line 4, 85, 774, 779, 798, 799, 870, 971, 992, or Cailu Special Line, and get off at Lujiazui Subway Station. 3. Take bus Lujiazui Financial City Line 1, 81, 313, 583, 791, 795, 799, 939, 961, 985, 993, Cailu Special Line, Lujiazui Tourism Line, or Lujiazui Financial City Loop Line, and get off at Lujiazui Loop Line Mingshang Road Station. 4. Take bus Urban Tourism Line 2, and get off at Oriental Pearl (Dongfang Mingzhu) Station. The Bund, learn more The Bund, also called Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (East Zhongshan 1st Road), is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. It is on the west bank of Huangpu River from the Waibaidu Bridge to Nanpu Bridge and winds 1500 meters (0.93 mile) in length. The most famous and attractive sight which is at the west side of the Bund are the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance. The 1,700-meters (1,859 yards) long floodcontrol wall, known as 'the lovers' wall', located on the side of Huangpu River from Huangpu Park to Xinkai River and once was the most romantic corner in Shanghai in the last century. After renovation, the monotone concrete buildings that lovers leaned against in the past have been improved into hollowed-out railings full of romantic atmosphere. Standing by the railings, visitors can have a 'snap-shot' view of the scenery of Pudong Area and Huangpu River. History Before the 1840s, the Bund was a muddy narrow lane with tall reeds. It initially became a British settlement. After Shanghai was established as the trading port in 1846, a street was paved there and the riversides were reinforced. Then, rows of commercial buildings were constructed. As the UK Concession, a building boom at the end of 19th century and beginning of 20th century led to the Bund becoming a major financial hub of East Asia. It was the centre of the city's politics, economy and culture more than a hundred years ago, consulates of most countries and many banks, businesses and newspaper offices were settled there, and that's why we have these art-like buildings. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, with the thawing of economic policy in the People's Republic of China, buildings on the Bund were gradually returned to their former uses. Government institutions were moved out in favor of financial institutions, while hotels resumed trading as such. In the 1990s the Shanghai government attempted to promote an extended concept of the Bund to boost tourism and land values in nearby areas, as well as to reconcile the promotion of 'colonial relics' with Socialist ideology. From 2008, a major reconfiguration of traffic flow along the Bund was carried out. After a 33month upgrade, the Bund was reopened to visitors on March 28, 2010. The veil on the new Bund was finally lifted. After the reconstruction, most transit vehicles which originally got through the ground level roads began to make their way through the new underground tunnel. The original eleven driveways on the Bund ground were compressed into four two-way lanes. Thus more space was left for expending the four major squares: Huangpu Park, Chen Yi Square, the Bund Financial Square, and the Observatory Plaza. After being reconstructed, the new Bund waterfront is neat and atmospheric. The public activity space is expansive embracing more visitors. The Bund has been called a 'museum of international architecture' and indeed it was and still is. But it was also much more. Here were located the banks, hotels, exclusive clubs, press organizations and headquarters of international concerns. The twenty-six major structures, of various heights along approximately 1.5 kilometers of Zhongshan Lu and the Huangpu River, have changed little externally since the 1930s. All were constructed in western-inspired styles. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 the old tenants were gone. They had already been impacted by the wartime crises. Many of the structures were subdivided into government offices, department stores or storage areas. Furnishings were sold off or destroyed, and architectural features covered. City Sculptures Near the Nanjing Road intersection stands what is currently the only bronze statue along the Bund, a statue of Chen Yi who was the first Communist mayor of Shanghai. At the northern end, along the riverfront, is Huangpu Park, in which is situated the Monument to the People's Heroes - a tall, abstract concrete tower which is a memorial for those died during the revolutionary struggle for Shanghai dating back to the Opium Wars. As the victor of the war, the British nationals in the Bund put up a 'cross' to mark their 'aggression' which is the Red Rock Monument. On the south side of the Bund Garden Bridge stands an Ever Victorious Army Monument, which was funded by Li Hongzhang to commemorate the officers and soldiers of the Victorious Army who died in the battles against the Taiping Army from 1862 to 1864. Located in front of Shanghai Custom House at Jiujiang Road, the statue Hart was regarded as the most famous statue in Shanghai history. Hurt, British Northern Irishman, had served as Secretary General of Chinese Customs up to 48 years. Another famous sculpture is the World War Monument which was the largest one in the city at that time. It was made to commemorate the soldiers who died in the World War I coming from Shanghai. Night View It is worth a visit to see the florid night view of the Bund. Under the tenet of keeping harmony and unity, the use of period lamp-posts is in keeping with the aesthetic feeling of the building structures. It fully exhibits the magnificence of the various buildings of different architectural styles and make up of the best night scene of Shanghai together with the colorful lights floating in the river and the flashing lights on the far side of the river. The night piece of the Bund is named in the city's 'Top 10 Night Light Views'. Further reading: Huangpu River Cruise Tip: There is an eco-friendly mobile charging system with solar photovoltaic power generation at the photography point of the Bund scenic area. It can provide the power of the computer for photographers to print the photos, as well as mobile phone emergency charging service for visitors. FAQ on the Bund FAQ about its location, opening hours, sightseeing duration and nearby scenic spots. Transportation Shanghai Bus / Subway Search By Bus: Take bus 33, 37, 55, 65, 147, 305, 307, 317, 330, 921 and get off at East Zhongshan 1st Road / East Nanjing Road Take bus 123, 135, 145, 576, 934 and get off at East Zhongshan 1st Road / Hankou Road Take bus 576 or 868 and get off at East Zhongshan 1st Road / Guangdong Road Take bus 220 or 939 and get off at Middle Sichuan Road / Hong Kong Road Take bus 42, 71, 311, 316, 320 and get off at East Yan’an Road / East Zhongshan 1st Road Take bus 20 and get off at Jiujiang Road / East Zhongshan 1st Road Take Tunnel Line 9, bus 26 or 926 and get off at East Jinling Road / East Zhongshan 2nd Road Take City Sightseeing Bus to get there. Shanghai St. Ignatius Cathedral learn more: Being one of China’s famous and the biggest cathedrals in Shanghai, St. Ignatius Cathedral lies at the No. 158 Puxi Road, Xujiahui District. It is the first Chinese cathedral built in Gothic style. Its construction was related with Xu Guangqi (a very famous Chinese statesman and agriculturist from the Qing Dynasty 1644 - 1911), who was a Catholic at that time. It was he who started the history of Catholicism in the southern region in China. In the year 1904, the cathedral started to be built and was opened to the public in 1910. Being grand and gorgeous, it was called “The largest Cathedral in the Far East” at that time. As a result of the church’s completion, Xujiahui District had become the center of missionary and other related activities. Many other educational, cultural, charitable facilities were established in this district. Being called the “Vatican of Shanghai”, the cathedral faces east, covers 6,670 square meters (about 1.6 acre) and can hold about 3,000 people at one time. Its outside shape is like a Latin cross. The bell towers on two sides are 57 meters (187 feet) high. Wandering around outside, you can see buttresses on which grotesques are constructed as decorations as well as drainage system. At the entrance, there is a name card with a sentence written in Latin “ORATE PRO W.M.DOWDALL F.R.I.B.A. A.M.I.C.E. HUJUS TEMPLI ARCHITECTA”, which means “praying on behalf of the constructor”. Inside the cathedral, 64 stone round pillars with carved patterns come to people’s eyes first, all of which are carved by using stones from Mount Jin in Suzhou. There are more than 60 pointed-arch shape windows and six large roselike windows in the church. Different themes of pictures are painted on the roselike windows. Around the walls, 14 pictures of the suffering life of Jesus are presented. 19 altars are built inside and the main altar in the center was sculptured in Paris first and then transported to Shanghai in 1919. On the top of the main altar, a sculpture of St. Mary holding Jesus in her hands is standing there. On the left side of the main altar, there exists a hall in memory of the dead people. The winding corridor inside the church is not only used as a decoration but also in a practical way. Dust and echoes can be absorbed by the corridor due to its special structure. Before the seats, there is a row of short benches for kneeling during prayers. The cathedral is open to the public for limited times only on Saturday and Sunday. Opening hours: Sat: 13:00 ~ 16:00; Sun: 14:00 ~ 16:00 Volunteers will guide visitors in a tour every half an hour. There are different kinds of masses at different times for Catholics. Time of Mass: Mass on Ordinary Days Mon. ~ Sat.: 6:15; 19:00 Children's Mass Sat.: 16:30 Lord’s Day Mass Sat.: 18:00 Sun.: 6:00; 7:30; 10:00; 18:00, 12:00 (English Mass) Mass on the First Friday of a Month 18:00 The rules are required to follow when you make a visit there: 1. Keep silent and ensure your mobile phone powered off or silent. Making phone calls is not allowed inside. 2. Pay attention to personal attire. Slippers, tank tops and mini skirts are not allowed inside. 3. Take care not to damage any of the equipment and remain outside of any areas that are closed to the public. Time for Catechumen: Sat: 15:30 ~ 17:30 Sun: 8:30 ~ 10:30 Everyone is free to attend, but people should sign up at the entrance of the church. Classes for Catholic Dogmata: For children: Weekends and summer and winter holidays For adults: Only Weekends Buses: Bus No. 15, 92, 957, 56, 42, 43, 50, 56, 93, 122, 171, 178, 205, 303, 320, 548, 572, 703, 703B, 704, 712, 732, 770, 712, 816, 820, 824, 830, 855, 920, 923, 926, 927, 931, 920, 956, 957, 958, 985, Tunnel Line 1, Airport Line 3, Xuchuan Line, Xumin Line Subway Lines: Take Line 9 or Line 1 and get off at Xujiahui Station. Fudan university learn more Fudan, formerly romanized as Fuh Tan, was initially known as Fudan Public School in 1905. The two Chinese characters Fu and Dan , literally meaning "(heavenly light shines) day after day", were chosen by the distinguished educator in modern Chinese history, Father Ma Xiangbo S.J., from the Confucian Classic Shangshu Dazhuan : "Itinerant as the twilight, sun glows and moon luminesces" In 1911 during the Xinhai Revolution the college was taken up as the headquarters of the Guangfu Army and closed down for almost one year. The university motto comes from Analects Book 19.6, which means "to learn extensively and adhere to aspirations, to inquire earnestly and reflect with self application". In 1917, Fudan Public School became a private university named the Private Fudan University, and also had a middle school and university-preparatory school. In 1929, Fudan adjusted its departments, expanded to include the Journalism Department, Municipals Department, Law Department and Education Department, totalling 17 departments devoted to Arts, Science, Law and Business. After the Japanese invasion of China in 1937, Fudan moved with the Kuomintang government to the inland city of Beibei, Chongqing, the wartime Chinese capital. On December 25, 1941, the First Meeting of Fifth Conference of the Highest Executive Authority of the National Government of the Republic of China voted to change Fudan University (Chongqing) to a public university with Wu Nanxuan as its president. Fudan University then became National Fudan University. After the end of World War II, it moved back to Shanghai. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fudan lost its "National" appellation and became Fudan University to reflect the fact that all universities under the new socialist state would be public. Fudan was the first university to be adjusted by the new government in 1952 and modelled on Soviet education. The original departments were changed, and Arts and Science departments from at least ten other universities in eastern China were added. This not only added to basic academic offerings of Fudan, but also gathered many talented academics from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Shanghai, including Su Buqing, Chen Jiangong, Tan Jiazhen, and Lu Hefu. Graduate program[edit] The Graduate School of Fudan University was established on November 6, 1984 and the Graduate School of Shanghai Medical University on January 25, 1985. Both were among the first 22 graduate schools after China's universities officially resumed enrolling graduate students. With the merger of Shanghai Medical University and Fudan University in April 2000, the two graduate schools were joined to be a new Graduate School of Fudan University. Therefore, a comprehensive graduate education structure is formed with disciplines in humanities, law, sciences, engineering, medicine and management. International students[edit] Starting from the 1950s, Fudan has enrolled international students — one of the first few institutions in China to do so. Since then, Fudan has accepted and trained over 10,000 foreign students from 100 countries and regions worldwide. At the end of 2006, there were 2,812 international students studying at Fudan University, ranked number 2 in the nation. Half of them were actively pursuing degrees, the rest were general visiting scholars. In addition, Fudan enrolls over 1700 short-term students each year. The international student programs consist of degree programs and non-degree programs.[6] The university has also established a Bachelor of Arts program called the "Chinese language for international students" and there have been seven groups of graduates. Besides all levels of Chinese language teaching, the university has opened courses such as Chinese literature, Chinese history, Chinese economy, Chinese philosophy and Chinese law for interested international students. These courses will introduce students to basic knowledge of Chinese social economy, history and culture, according to their different requirements. In addition, several graduate programs are offered in English. For instance Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, as well as other programs offered in conjunction with partner universities abroad. The university's programs in medicine leading to the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree are also available to international students. The International Students Office is responsible for the management of all international students at Fudan University. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 placed Fudan 155th in the world.[12] The QS World University Rankings (2015/16) considered it 43st worldwide while it was 11th in the independent regional QS Asian University Rankings (2016)[13] and 3rd in QS BRICS University Rankings (2016),[14] respectively. Further, ARWU (2016) put it at a position among 101-150th globally.[15] It is among the top five universities in mainland China in all of the above league tables. The QS subject ranking in politics and international relations for 2015 ranked Fudan's School of International Relations and Public Affairs (SIRPA) 40th in the world. In the 2015 U.S. News Inaugural Global University Ranking, Fudan University ranks tops three in China and #96 in the world.[16] Disney learn more Mickey Avenue Once you enter Shanghai Disneyland Park, you will walk along Mickey Avenue and see the Steamboat Mickey Fountain right inside the gate. Mickey Mouse and his friends gather along the street welcoming visitors from all over the world. This place is also a busy bazaar. Tourists can select exquisite goods and enjoy tasty snacks while wandering around. The figures from the animated movies walk around the street. Visitors have a chance to hug them and take photos with these lovely friends. Gardens of Imagination This is the first garden-designed Disney park in the world, with bridges and paths connecting seven themed areas. There is a unique viewing ladder for visitors to view castle stage plays and splendid night performances. Chinese Zodiac Murals in the Garden of the Twelve Friends turn the movie figures into the twelve animal signs. Guests can try to find their own zodiac signs on the wall and take photos with them. Merry-go-rounds and other entertaining facilities are also open to the public. Adventure Isle Adventure Isle takes visitors into a newfound ancient tribe. It is filled with mysterious feelings and hidden treasures. You can prove yourself a real adventurer in the Camp Discovery, finding traces of the lost tribe, or exploring natural scenes and ancient tales. Visitors who want to view the world can achieve this wish at Soaring over the Horizon. This will take you over the landmarks in every corner of the world. Roaring Rapids carries guests into the heartland of Adventure Isle. Drifting down the river on the rafts, you will pass through unknown places and rush into the gloomy caves, meeting giant mysterious monsters. Treasure Cove Treasure Cove is the first pirate-themed park in Disney Park with two giant pirate ships, one pirate restaurant and a water-play zone. Visitors will be stunned by the epic settings at Pirates of the Caribbean – Battle for the Sunken Treasure, which is an indoor drifting adventure facility. Captain Jack Sparrow will lead the players to steal the treasures of Davy Jones. During the journey, guests will encounter brave pirates, beautiful mermaids, and even the Krakens. There is an elaborate play, Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack's Stunt Spectacular, in the theater. The fantastic stunts and fierce fighting scenes give the audience amazing visual effects. Tomorrowland The elaborately designed Tomorrowland presents endless possibilities of the future. Using high-tech, this park is like the settings of science fiction movies. The shooting program, Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue, gives visitors a mission to save the world. It simulates outer space with LED screens and uses real-time feedback aiming system to make players immersed in the story and destroy enemies. Visitors will become space pilots at Jet Packs, rising into the sky by the futuristic vehicles. At the high viewing point pilots will see breath-taking scenery of the whole park. Guests will also be taken into the world of Star Wars and Marvel, meeting movie heroes and symbolic battle scenes. Fantasyland Fantasyland is the largest park in the Shanghai Disney Resort. There is a magnificent Enchanted Storybook Castle, which is the tallest, largest and the most interactive Disney Castle in the world. For the first time guests can have an interaction with animated Snow White, and wander in her story world on the top floor of the castle. Visitors can also overlook villages and forests in the park from the castle's windows. In Fantasyland, Voyage to the Crystal Grotto will take you for a trip on water, passing by lively fountains and sculptures, and then enter the crystal cave. You will weave through mines with the Seven Dwarfs and visit their house, or explore the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh. Shopping & Accommodation There are Chinese and Western restaurants and shops all around the park, so visitors don't need to worry about where to eat. They can also take packed food and bottled water with them, while glass bottles are forbidden. Shops mainly sell Disney toys, key rings, watches and other souvenirs. Outside the park, there is Disneytown, a large-scale shopping center comprising food and entertainment. The Walt Disney Grand Theater, where you can enjoy the Lion King Performance, is located there. Disneytown is open for free. If you want to visit it only, you don't need to buy the ticket for Disneyland Park. Two themed hotels near the park, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel, give visitors a chance to arrange a multi-day trip of the resort. How to get there From Shanghai: 1. Take Subway Line 11 and get off at Disneyland Park Station. Go out via Exit 1, and then walk for about 5 minutes to the park. It's advised to buy a return ticket upon arrival at the subway station to avoid the long queue in the evening. 2. Take bus line Pudong 50, Pudong 51 or Pudong 52 and get off at South Public Transit Hub. Then walk for about one mile (1.6 km) to the park or transfer to shuttle bus 2 or 3 in the resort. Shanghai Bus / Subway Search 4. Take a taxi from downtown at a cost of CNY 130 and arrive in around an hour. It is about a 45-minute drive from Pudong Airport by taxi and the cost is around CNY 70. From Hangzhou: Take a tour bus from Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station (Jiubao Passenger Transport) to Shanghai Disneyland. The bus is available from 07:30 every day. It takes about 2.5 hours and the cost is CNY 100. Both one-day and two-day round-trip tickets are sold at the price of CNY 160. The pre-sale period is 10 days. Ticket Booking Visitors can book tickets on the official website or mobile app of the park or by calling 400-180-0000 / 86-21-31580000. They can also follow the official WeChat account ShangHaiDisneyResort to book a ticket. Of course, tickets can be bought at the entrance, but there may be a long queue. Visitors need to show passports or ID cards to book tickets and enter. 1. A Child under 1 meter (3.3 feet) can enter for free when accompanied by an adult. 2. 'Designated Days' include Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, and Jul. & Aug. If a two-day ticket covers a regular day and a designated day, the price is CNY 785 for a standard ticket and CNY 595 for a ticket for children, seniors, and the disabled. 3. The two-day ticket is valid for two consecutive days, ie., the date you select and the day after that. 4. As of March 27, 2017, tourists can buy the Spring Seasonal Pass with indefinite entries during the period from March 27 to July 16, 2017, except April 30. The Any Day Seasonal Pass is priced at CNY 1,250, the Weekday Seasonal Pass CNY 925, and the Sunday Seasonal Pass CNY 825. Those who buy the oneday ticket during this period can update their ticket to the Spring Seasonal Pass by filling the price gap at the ticket window. Travel Tips 1. As there may be crowds in the park, how to save time will be a top concern. Arrange your schedule reasonably. It's wise to download an official APP beforehand so as to keep attention on the time needed for lining up for an attraction. A Fastpass ticket will help you a lot to save time. If possible, go there on weekdays when there are fewer visitors. 2. Wear comfortable sneakers because you need to walk a lot during the day. 3. Visitors older than 16 are not allowed to wear costumes of characters in cartoons, movies and comics. 4. Prohibited items include selfie sticks, large tripods, folding chairs and luggage over the size of 56cm x 36cm x 23cm. Animals are not allowed to enter, excluding guide dogs. 5. At the main entrance there are wheelchair and pram rental stations. The rent is CNY 50 one day for a pram and CNY 40 for a wheelchair. 6. The park provides a left luggage service at the Wonderful Memory House near the entrance. Chenghuang temple learn more Built in Yongle Reign of Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), the Old City God Temple of Shanghai is located at Fangbang Middle Road, and adjoins Yuyuan Garden in the south. With the commercial development, and the surrounding trade region expanding, the numbers of shopping centers and snack streets are increasing rapidly. As a result, today’s Old City God Temple usually refers to an area stretching from Anren Street in the east, to Fuyou Road in the north and Old Xiaochang Road westward. Yuyuan Garden, Old Street and Chenxiang Pavilion all belong to this zone. Old City God Temple enjoys a high status in Shanghai, with an old saying: one who fails to reach the temple never reaches Shanghai. City God Temple was built to protect the safety of the people in the city, and the gods are regarded as patron saints in Taoism. The Old Town God Temple of Shanghai, with far-reaching history, attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world to visit. With an area of 2,390 square yards, the present temple includes nine palaces –Huoguang Palace, Sixty-year Cycle Palace, God of Fortune Palace, Cihang Palace, City God Palace, Empress Palace, Parents Palace, Guansheng Palace and Wenchang Palace. The Temple enshrines three town gods: Huoguang a famous general of Western Han Dynasty (202 BC – -9 AD), Qin Yubo, a celebrity of Yuan Dynasty (1271– 1368), also known as a dutiful son. It is said that he constructed a palace that imitated the style of the emperor’s throne room, which his mother desired to see. When the emperor learned about this, he sent an officer to investigate, so Qin Yubo transformed the palace into a temple to escape punishment. After his death, he appeared in a war leader’s dream and warned him to give up a massacre, so the people of this city were saved. The other is Chen Huacheng, sacrificed in the First Opium War (1839 – 1842). As well as the three main gods, four departments were set up to protect the city. As well as praying, visitors to the Old City God Temple can watch some folk performances, can take part in cockfighting, special calligraphy and some other acrobatic performances in the art arena there is also a gift shop. The Old City God Temple is most famous for its local snacks, and as such is a real kingdom of delicious food with many different kinds of restaurants spread along the streets. The most famous ones are Lu Bo Lang Restaurant, Nanxiang Small Steamed Buns, Songyue Vegetarian Restaurant and Shanghai De Xing Guan. If you like buns you can enjoy Mini Steamed Buns, Crab Soup Buns, Barbecued Pork Buns and Vegetable Buns. If you like dessert, you may have Plum Flower Cakes, Date Mash Cakes, Chop Rice Cakes, Black Rice Balls, Osmanthus Cakes and Eyebrowlike Crisps. Eight Delicacies in Hot Sauce, Shepherd’s-purse Wonton and Crystal Shelled Shrimp are also nice choices. Noted for its national banquet, Lu Bo Lang had received many international guests including Queen Elizabeth II and former American president Bill Clinton. These snacks sites are open till nine o’clock. In addition, the nearby Yuyuan Garden, Old Street, and Chenxiang Pavilion are hot tour sites that are well worth a visit. Transportation: You can take bus 805 and get off at Xinbeimen Station. Take bus 932 and get off at City God Temple Station. Take bus 66, 306, 929, 969 or 980, get off at Fuyoulu Station. Take bus 24, 64, 581 or 715 get off at Yuyuan Garden Station. Take bus 11, 26, 42, 304, 320, 736, 805, 920, 930, 932 or 969, get off at Laobeimen Station. Take City Sightseeing Bus to get there. Take subway line 10 and get off at Yuyuan Garden Station. You should get out from Exit 1. Chenghuang temple learn more Located in a suburb of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town wellknown throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers, the little fan-shaped town glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains. Endowed with another elegant name - 'Pearl Stream' - the little town is the bestpreserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of the modern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquillity. Bridges in the Town It is said that to visit Zhujiajaio without seeing the bridges means that you have not really been to Zhujiajiao at all! Bridges here are distinctive and old, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties. The old town is thoroughly connected by 36 delicate spans in different shapes and styles, from wooden to stone to marble. Fangsheng Bridge (Setting-fish-free Bridge) is the longest, largest and tallest stone bridge, with five openings both in Shanghai region. This bridge was built in 1571. On the bridge stands a stone tablet named Dragon Gate Stone, which is engraved with 8 coiling dragons encircling a shining pearl. On top of the bridge are 4 lifelike stone lions. Lang Bridge (Veranda Bridge), also named Huimin Bridge, is the only wooden bridge and the most featured span in this town. It has wooden bars on the two sides and upturned eaves above, just like a narrow corridor. North Street - Ancient Street In the town, there is an ancient street filled with representative ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, attracting great numbers of domestic and foreign visitors. That is North Street, which is the best preserved ancient street in this suburb. Only one kilometer long, the whole street is at once primitively simple, yet very elegant. Strolling on this ancient thoroughfare and appreciating the historic buildings, long-established stores, and old bridges as well as the many narrow lanes is another enjoyment. Kezhi Garden Zhujiajiao boasts imposing gardens as well as ancient dwellings built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Among the ancient architecture, Kezhi Garden is the largest manorial garden. The garden is commonly named 'Ma Family Garden' after a former host named Ma Wenqin. Located in Xijin Street in the northern part of town, Kezhi Garden features beautiful sightseeing and quiet and secluded surroundings. It consists mainly of three parts, including a hall area, an artificial hill area and a garden area. In the artificial hill area, there is magnificent symbolic architecture - a foursquare fivestory building, on the top of which stands a diametric pavilion named 'Moon View Pavilion.' This building is considered the tallest architecture in the town. The scenic spots outlined here are just a sampling of the pretty attractions of this water town. Old narrow lanes, peculiar stone hawsers on the riverside and old residences also make you enjoy yourself so much as to forget to go home. Jinjiang park learn more Located at No.201 Hongmei Road in Shanghai, Jinjiang Action Park is a modern amusement park, containing about 40 land and water entertainment facilities. Most of them are large-scale recreational facilities, such as Roller Coaster, Awesome Space Traveler, Layered Merry-go-around, Shanghai Ferris Wheel and Canyon Rafting. Jinjiang Action Park was built in 1985, covering an area of 28 acres (113,000 square meters). Every year, more than one million visitors would come there enjoy the wonderful entertainment facilities. Peak No. 1 Peak No. 1 is a giant inverted boomerang, manufactured by Vekoma with the one in Jinjiang Amusement Park being the fifth set in the world. The advanced design and high-tech manufacturing technology raise the orbital altitude to 197 feet (60 meters) high and the speed to 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour. The most incredible thing is that Peak No. 1 combines the plummeting of a space shuttle and high-speed rolling of a roller coaster together, giving visitors multiple excitement on the 2,408-foot (734-meter) track. Roller Coaster Roller Coaster in Jinjiang Action Park is a large forward-backward reciprocating ride. It can carry 24 visitors at a time. The two ends point upwards, which makes it look like a dragon in the air. Sitting in the cabin, visitors will have an amazing feeling of rolling in the sky. What an exciting adventure! Shanghai Ferris Wheel Shanghai Ferris Wheel is the first giant Ferris wheel in China that is higher than 328 feet (100 meters). The overall height of it is 354 feet (108 meters) and the diameter is 322 feet (98 meters). It would take about 25 minutes to run a circle. The Ferris wheel contains 42 cabins, and they are all deliberately designed to be unique, colorful and bright. The decoration inside the cabins is roomy and comfortable. Equipped with computer-controlled high power illuminations, it looks like a colorful moon during the night. Canyon Rafting This is an ultra-large overwater entertainment facility in Jinjiang Amusement Park suitable for all ages. Sitting on the raft floating down the river is like travelling among the green hills and rivers in the mountainous region. The flows are alternately gentle and rapid. Peculiar cliffs along the river will definitely attract your eyes. You may see a waterfall hanging on the precipice in front of you during the rafting. Transportation By subway Take subway line 1, and get off at Jinjiang Park Station. Then take Exit 2 and walk west. Enter the park from the east gate. By bus Take bus 122, 757, or the Gumei Loop Line, and get off at Hongmei Road Humin Road Station. Enter the park from the east gate. Take bus Hongqiao Transport Hub Line 1, 50, 122, 131, 166, 326, 703, 704, 704B, 712, 735, 747, 803, or 816, and get off at Humin Road South Hongmei Road Station. Enter the park from the east gate. Take bus Interval 50, 257, or Interval 764, and get off at Guijiang Road Humin Road Station. Enter the park from the east gate. Take bus Minhang Line 22, 50, 131, 218, 703B, 725, 729, 731, 735, 755, 804, 865, or 1202, and get off at South Hongmei Road Meilong Road Station. Enter the park from the east gate. Shanghai Bus / Subway Search Shanghai Nanpu Bridge learn more: Nanpu Bridge is the first bridge to cross the Huangpu River from central Shanghai, linking it with the Pudong district across the river. The bridge and its spiral approaches are a major connection across the river and between Zhongshan South Road and Lu Jiabing Road. Nanpu Bridge is a major contributor to the ongoing and rapid development of the Pudong District. The bridge’s special design and location also make it an attraction for locals and travelers, even more spectacular by night. History Huangpu River is regarded as the mother river by Shanghai people who consider it the cradle of Shanghai growth and civilization. However, as long as this great river separated the backward Pudong District from the thriving Puxi District, a big bridge linking them was a dream for many generations in Shanghai. The idea of building a bridge has been popular since the 1920s. In 1975 Songpu Bridge was built, and although it reduced pressure temporarily it did not solve the problem of busy traffic on the Huangpu River because it was too far from the central city area. The idea of building another bridge over the Huangpu River again became the focus and in August 1986 the state council approved the application for the Nanpu Bridge project. In July 1988 the Shanghai government set up the Nanpu Bridge head office, and construction began some months later. In 1990, when the Chinese government decided to make Pudong District a major development area, the building of Nanpu Bridge became an even more important project. Nanpu Bridge project began on December 15 1988 and actual construction was finished by June 20 199l. Deng Xiaoping personally inscribed the name of the bridge on a main girder. The opening ceremony was held on November 19 1991 and open to traffic on December 1 1991, becoming the first bridge over the Huangpu River in central Shanghai, and the fourth biggest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Mainly financed by the Asian Development Bank, the total cost for this project was CNY 820 million. Shanghai Jiushi Corporation was responsible for raising capital and financial management for the whole project. Nanpu Bridge was co-designed by the Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute, and the Tongji Architectural Design and Research Institute. The Shanghai Municipal Engineering Institute and Shanghai Institute of Building Research supervised 18 corporations involved in this project. The successful completion of Nanpu Bridge stimulated the economic development of Shanghai and also laid a good foundation for the subsequent construction of Yangpu Bridge and Xupu Bridge. The overall length of Nanpu Bridge is 8,346 m (9,127 yards). The main bridge is 846 m (925 yards) and the total length of the elevated circular approaches is 7500 m (8,202 yards) with 423 m (462 yards) for the span. With a bridge height of 46 m (50 yards) over the water, ships of up to 55 thousand tons are able to successfully navigate below the bridge. The main bridge is a cable-stayed bridge with two main towers and double cable planes. The towers stand on each bank and are built of reinforced concrete, 150 m (492 feet) high, and resembling the letter ‘H’. Each side of the bridge has 22 pairs of steel cable linking the girder cable plane, which look like 2 fans from a distance. The main bridge is a composite structure of steel and concrete. The lower layer of the bridge deck is made of a large 'beam' frame while the upper layer is reinforced with concrete. The steel deck and the bridge surfacewere welded with electronic welding, and concrete poured into the junction. This composite beam structure was first developed in Chinese bridge construction. Travel Information • • • • • Address: No.1410, Nanma Road (sightseeing office) Buses: Take Nos 43/64/65/89/109/144/801/802/868/869/910/928, tourism bus NO.7, Nanshe bus line, Jinjiang Tourism Bus. Subways: The outer ring of Line 4 and inner ring of Line 4, Line 8. Opening hours for the elevator: 8:30-16:30 Admission Fee: RMB 5 (by elevator) • • • • • • • • • Shanghai Museum learn more: Located in the center of Shanghai in People's Square, Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Its style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land. The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. The eleven Galleries cover most of the major categories of Chinese art: Ancient Bronze, Ancient Ceramics, Paintings, Calligraphy, Ancient Sculpture, Ancient Jade, Coins, Ming and Qing Furniture, Seals, and Minority Nationalities. The bronze ware of the Shang and Zhou dynasties contribute to our understanding of ancient civilization. The over 400 pieces of exquisite bronze wares cover the history of ancient Chinese bronze art. The ancient ceramics collection is a special Shanghai Museum treasure. Among the more than 500 pieces are artwork from various dynasties, such as painted and gray pottery from the Neolithic age, primitive celadon from the Shang, Zhou and Warring States, mature celadon from the East Han Dynasty, the well known tri-colored glazed pottery from the Tang Dynasty, blue, white and black glazed as well as painted porcelain from the Song, Jin and Liao, and the brilliant works from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, the center of the industry during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Chinese paintings and calligraphy have profound traditions and unique national styles. Masterpieces from different periods and genres are featured. The Gallery of Chinese Ancient Sculpture focuses mainly on Buddhist sculptures. Jade in ancient China was both decoration and the symbol of wealth and power. It was further personified to symbolize perfect morality. The elegance of jade wares glows through its crystal colors and vivid patterns. The Ming and Qing dynasties witnessed the heyday of Chinese furniture. The gallery shows a refined garden-like residence of that time. Even a simple chair demonstrates Chinese culture and etiquette. First of its kind, the Gallery of Chinese Seals, reflects the importance of seals in history from the Western Zhou to the end of the Qing Dynasty. • • China is one of the earliest countries to use currency, and the nearly 7,000 pieces in the Gallery of Chinese Coins reveal the development of Chinese currency and the growth of economic exchange between China and foreign countries. Chinese culture is a result of the melding and collaboration of many nationalities. During its long history, minority nationalities have created their own colorful cultures. From clothes to textiles, metal wares, sculptures, pottery, lacquer and bamboo wares, the exotic styles of their artwork give us a general picture of creativity and passion toward life of those ethnic groups. As a Chinese saying goes, it is better to see for oneself than to hear many times. Shanghai Museum welcomes visitors to see and enjoy Chinese culture. Transportation: 1. Take bus 46, 71, 112, 123, 145, 916, 925 or Tunnel Line 6 and get off at People's Square Station. 2. Take City Sightseeing Bus and get off at the museum. 3. Take Subway Line 1, Line 2, Line 8 and get off at People's Square Station. Get out of the station from Exit 1and walk south. Xintiandi learn more: Located in the center of Shanghai City south of Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai Xin Tian Di has become an urban attraction that holds the historical and cultural legacies of the city. It is a fashionable pedestrian street composed of Shikumen and modern architecture style. Xin Tian Di is unique because of its concept of construction. It retains the antique walls, tiles and exterior of the Shikumen housing of old Shanghai. On the other hand, its interior embodies a totally different world of international gallery, bars and cafes, boutiques or theme restaurants. When you walk into it, you will get the taste of both Shanghai in the 1920's and the sonic modern lifestyle of urbanites of the 21st century. Development Concept of Xin Tian Di The Shikumen Building appeared in the mid-1800's, and is a product of Chinese and Western architecture styles. In the early 1900's, it was the residential buildings of local citizens. The building represents modern Shanghai history and culture. However, with the development of the city, the formerly glorious Shikumen gradually faded out the historical stage as it could no longer satisfy people's demands of residence. Thus, the idea of rebuilding Shikumen buildings was launched by the developer of Xin Tian Di in 1997. As we all know, big cities or metropolises of the world all have their representative buildings which reflect the local history and culture, and which also become renowned tourists attractions. Xin Tian Di was established with this phenomenon in mind. The result was to endow Shikumen building with new commercial value by changing its function of residence, changing old blocks into a new world full of life! Thus, not only the typical Shikumen architecture of the city was kept, but a block of commercial area was also developed. Xin Tian Di is divided into two parts: the South Block and the North Block. The South Block mainly consists of modern architecture with Shikumen architecture as an accompaniment. Its North Block kept the old Shikumen architecture style, forming a contrast to the modern South Block. Block: As the complex of shopping, entertainment and leisure, the South Block covers 25,000 square meters (6.2 acres) and opened in the middle of 2002. This glass wall building has a very modern atmosphere. Besides restaurants from all over the world, boutiques, fashionable ornament shops, food courts, cinemas and one-stop fitness centers provide places of leisure and entertainment for customers and tourists from home and abroad. North Block: Composed of antique Shikumen buildings with inner modern design, decoration and equipment, the North Block features upscale stores and restaurants with cuisine from different countries such as France, Brazil, America, Japan, Germany and Italy, fully revealing the international level of Xin Tian Di. Xingye Lu, the dividing line between two blocks, is the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The Shikumen buildings along two sides of the street have become the scenery embodying both the historical and artistic features of the city. Xin Tian Di attracts the eyes of people from all over the world. Famous stars open their restaurants or shops here, which become good places for fans to communicate with their idols. Except for that, the fascinating cabaret and cellar dinning room of the French restaurant, the inspiring rock music played by the Japanese music restaurant and the folk performance of South America in the Brazilian restaurant leave people with great impressions. where 'yesterday and tomorrow meet in Shanghai today'. It embodies the comfortable and convenient life of the 21st century, having all conveniences such as an automatic elevator, central air-conditioner and broadband network. Its boutique keeps in pace with international fashion. Also, the typical Shikumen buildings of old Shanghai seem to be telling people beautiful stories about the history and culture of the city. Xin Tian Di has become the best place for visitors to appreciate the history and modern life of Shanghai, and is also a meeting place for local citizens and foreign visitors. Two kilometers away, there is a place of the same kind, called Tianzifang, which is also a welcoming art street. Transportation: Shanghai Bus / Subway Search Take bus 146 and get off at Xingye Road Madang Road Station, or take bus 781, Tunnel Line 8 and get off at Taicang Road South Chongqing Road Station. Take City Sightseeing Bus to get there. Take Subway Line 1 and get off at South Huangpi Rd. Station. Get out from Exit 3 and walk southwards along South Huangpi Road. Take Subway Line 10 and get off at Xintiandi Station. Get out from Exit 6 to Madang Road, then walk a bit to the north. Take Subway Line 13 and get off at Xin Tian Di Station.
Purchase answer to see full attachment