Visit Shanghai’s Historical Sights
Decades after Shanghai emerged as one of Asia’s first world cities, its historical legacy remains. No Shanghai city break is complete without a trip to the
Bund, 52 buildings of classical and modern style lining the Huangpu. Head into the
French Concession to wander among boutiques, cafés, restaurants and parks. Relax in the lush Ruijin Guest House compound, once the headquarters of the Cultural Revolution. A day trip to the canals of nearby Zhouzhuang provides a glimpse into what the areas outside of Shanghai were like centuries ago.
Hotel Near Bund:
City Hotel Shanghai,
Manhattan Bund Business Hotel,
Astor House Hotel Visit Shanghai’s Modern Face
To see Shanghai’s modern edge, go straight to
Lujiazui. Two of the world’s tallest buildings, the Shanghai World Financial Center and the Jin Mao Building, are joined by the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in mainland China’s best-known skyline. Cross the Huangpu River to see China’s top artists in the Moganshan Lu gallery district or head for a night of dining and drinks at the posh
Xintiandi complex.
Find Indulgent Shanghai’s Spa’s and Restaurants
Indulgence is a prerequisite on any Shanghai city break. Get a spa treatment at the Banyan Tree Spa or a foot massage at one of the many massage options on
Fuxing Middle Road after shopping the boutiques of
Changle Road. Shanghai restaurants specialize in seafood pulled fresh from the East China Sea and served steamed or raw. Round off an evening with a cocktail at the world’s highest bar, Cloud 9, on the Jin Mao Building’s 87th floor.
