Attractions in Shanghai

Wai Tan (The Bund)
Five blocks of Zhongshan Dong Lu, between Jinlang Lu and Suzhou Creek, Shanghai

Situated on the banks of the Huang Pu River, the Bund is Shanghai's most famous district. The architecture of this old commercial area is mostly pre-1937, and the waterfront boulevard contains many of the city's famous old banks and trading houses. Now a popular site for both tourists and locals.

Yuyuan (Yu) Garden
Area bordered by Fuyou Lu, Jiujiaochang Lu, Fangbang Lu and Anren Lu, Old City, Shanghai

This complex of markets, parks and temples offers a rare taste of old Shanghai. The halls, chambers, towers and pavilions, plus the rockeries and flowing streams, were inspired by the Ming and Qing dynasty garden design of south China.

Jade Buddha Temple
170 Anyuan Lu, Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 6258 0098

In 1882, Buddhist monk Huigen brought two jade Buddha statues from Burma and built a temple to enshrine them. The statues are famous in the Buddhist world and ceremonies are regularly held here.

Da Ju Yuan (Grand Theatre)
190 Huangpi Bei Lu, Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 6387 5480

An arts complex containing the Shanghai Museum and the Shanghai Library as well as the main theatre.