Shanghai, China (Point of interest)

The modern Shanghai Municipal History Museum on the Pudong tells the story of Shanghai until the takeover in 1949. See models of Shanghai's classic avenues and famous buildings and trolley cars dating back to 1908.... Continue reading →

The Shanghai Museum on People's Square is one of the city's must-sees. More than 120,000 exhibits show Chinese history from the Neolithic Age to the present. The collections of jade, calligraphy, sculptures and coins are among the best in China. I... Continue reading →

The enormous futuristic space of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum in Pudong contains 12 exhibition areas, all with interactive displays including laser musical instruments. As well as an IMAX 3D cinema, there's a '4D' cinema, where seats ... Continue reading →

Few people know about this relaxing and surreal haven in the western tip of the French Concession quarter. The green parkland is dotted with giant contemporary sculptures such as Transformers robots, giant legs and a mechanical bull.... Continue reading →

Even weary expatriates get excited by the giant scale model of how Shanghai will look in 2020, the biggest of its kind in the world. The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre on People's Square showcases Shanghai's development through models an... Continue reading →

The French Concession was the district controlled by French colonial officials and is today a paradise for shopaholics. Look up at the French colonial architecture, drop into the many cafés and restaurants and take a turn around Fuxing Park.... Continue reading →

The ornate Jade Buddha Temple houses two Buddhas, the most famous being 1.9 metres in height and carved out of pale jade. In the Reclining Buddha Hall lies the second. Catch the monks performing a daytime ceremony.... Continue reading →

Pudong's Jin Mao Tower in Lujiazui may have lost its place as Shanghai's tallest building to the Shanghai World Financial Center but the view from the 88th floor remains the best. Enjoy cocktails at the 87th-floor Cloud 9 bar. At a dizzying 420 me... Continue reading →

First built in 242 AD, during the period of the Three Kingdoms, Longhua Temple is Shanghai's oldest temple with a history of over 1700 years. Don't miss the evening bell-striking ceremony, the Longhua Pagoda and the park's beautiful peach blossoms.... Continue reading →

Shanghai's coolest museum is an airy all-glass space in the middle of People's Park. The temporary shows at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) are always fresh, exciting and accessible, and worth a visit for panoramic views across the city.... Continue reading →

This small, red-brick Xintiandi house in Huangpi Nan Lu is the spot where the Communist Party was formed in July 1921. The centrepiece is a wax diorama of the First Congress, with Mao centre-stage. Displays set the historical context.... Continue reading →

The 468-metre Oriental Pearl Tower with its view towards Pudong is Shanghai's defining image. The space-age building shimmers inside and out with technicolour lighting. Inside, there's a sightseeing floor, revolving restaurant, disco hall and karao... Continue reading →

A world-famous art-deco landmark, the Peace Hotel in Shanghai housed politicians, business tycoons and celebrities under its characteristic pyramid-shaped roof in its 1930s heyday. See the view of the Bund and the Pudong District from the magnifice... Continue reading →

The ShanghART warehouse and gallery are situated in Shanghai's cutting-edge artistic hub in Jingan, which houses over 100 galleries. The ShanghART gallery is the oldest modern art space in Shanghai, while the warehouse hosts bigger works and instal... Continue reading →

The well-trodden Bund is a riverfront promenade of mostly 19th-century European-style buildings along the Huangpu River. See a legacy of the period when Shanghai was known as the decadent Pearl of the East and ruled by Western and Japanese powers. ... Continue reading →

Yu Yuan Garden in the Old City features 30 Ming and Qing dynasty pavilions surrounded by lotus ponds and ornate bridges. The traditional bazaar sells kitsch souvenirs and the dumplings at Nan Xiang restaurant have attracted numerous visiting celebr... Continue reading →