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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is situated in Lujiazui Ring Road and is designed by advanced aquarium technology. It has 168 metre long tunnel. It has more than four hundred and fifty species. It is the biggest sea aquarium of Asia. It has four underwater tunnel. The aquarium is separated into eight exhibition area; Sub-Asia, Africa, Australia, Ocean depth, Cold Water, Polar Sea, South America, and Biological area. These exhibits consist of more than three hundred varieties, fifteen thousand aquatic creatures and endangered and rare species of fishes. The aquarium is open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Oriental Pearl Tower is located at the tip of Lujiazui Road in the Pudong New Area. Oriental Pearl TV & Radio Tower is 468 metre high and was the tallest structure in China till the year 2007. Now, it is the sixth tallest in the world and second tallest TV & Radio tower in China. It has the unique architecture design and popular tourist spot. It is open from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm.
Yu Garden located in Anren St. It is one of the ancient garden of China. Yu Garden is divided into six sections laid out in Suzhou style. These six region are Dianchun Hall, Wanhua Chamber, Huijing Hall, Sansui Hall, Yuhua Hall and Inner Garden. These section are divided by a tall wall called 'Dragon Wall'. The opening time of the garden is 8:30 am to 7:15 pm.
It is a themed park in Pudong. Shanghai Disney Resort is the first resort in mainland China and the second in Greater China. The amusement park also have two themed hotels. The resort has Mickey Avenue, Fantasyland, Gardens of Imagination, Tomorrowland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Toy Story Land. Mickey Avenue is the entrance of the park which is inspired with the Disney cartoon characters. It is the popular spot for kids.
Jade Buddha Temple is located in Anyuan Road, Shanghai. The temple consist of A Chamber Of Four Heavenly Kings, The Grand Hall, which is also known as the 'Great Hall', Jade Buddha Chamber and a Public Restaurant. The Chamber Of Four Heavenly Kings has Skanda, Maitreya, and Four Heavenly King statues placed in the forefront of the temple. These statues are the symbol of favourable situations. The grand hall has the Three Golden Buddhas; Amitabha in the left, buddha in the centre and Bhaisajyaguru in the right. It also consist of Gods Of The Twenty Heavens embedded with gold, eighteen unique golden arhats, Guanyin, Sudhana and his 53 teachers.
The another top attraction of Shanghai is its museum. It reflects the ancient Chinese art. The museum consists of unique collection of ancient coins, seals, paintings, calligraphy and sculptures. It has the collection of more than one lac twenty thousand pieces. Shanghai Museum has eleven galleries and three special temporary exhibition halls. The permanent galleries of the museum are the Gallery of Chinese Furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Sculptures, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Jade, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Paintings, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Calligraphy, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Seals, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Ceramics, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Numismatics, the Gallery of Ancient Chinese Bronze and the Gallery of Arts and Crafts by Chinese Minorities.
Shanghai is the largest city of China. 'Hu' is its short name in chinese. It is the most populous city in the world with an estimated population of twenty-four million in the year 2018. It is an international metropolis and the center of attraction for tourist. The city has the longest metro in the world servicing seventy million passengers annually. Around 8.73 million tourists visit Shanghai every year.
How to Get Tickets?
Most attractions' tickets are available on both offline and online booking. But you can book your tickets online from this website to get best offers and discounts.
How To Get Around?
There are numerous means of transport which you can take to visit the place. Cabs are easily available and metered. Metro trains are the lifeline of the city. Moreover, buses and maglevs are also there which can take you around.
What Should I Wear?
You should go for neat, clean and light cotton clothes that are not delicate. Bright colors are popular in China. Trousers are must and do not forget to carry a pair of shoes which are comfortable. You can prefer Red color as it is considered lucky there.
Best Time to Visit
The months of the Spring and the Autumn are the best season to visit Shanghai. The Spring season has the mild temperature and cleaner air. The city has the most pleasant weather during these season. Try to avoid to make plan in the summers and the winters. In the summer months, the temperature of the city rises above 32 degrees Celsius with high humidity level. The winter temperature hover around freezing.
Currency
Renminbi
Will I Need a Guide?
No, you will not need a guide as this site will provide you every detail. But however, if you are new and affraid of getting lost, you may join the guided tours.
How To Get There?
Shanghai can be reached by Airplane. Later, trains are available for further traveling. There are four railway station i.e. Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai West Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Stations which connect the city to other places.
Additional Info
The clubs and the bars are the heartbeats of Shanghaians. The clubs, discos, bars and pubs are beautifully embellished with colorful lights. And try to avoid writing things in red ink; which symbolises severe criticism. If something is free or cheap then it may be a scam. Do not tip in Shanghai.