Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai

Route 91 Day Exhilarating Experience to Oriental Pearl TV Tower - Shanghai Ocean Aquarium - Bund

If you find yourself with some free time in Shanghai, you may like to take a day tour of Pudong district. This begins with a walk down the Bingjiang thoroughfare and takes in sights along the way, such as the updated architecture of the Shanghai Commercial Center. 

We then suggest you drop by the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (Lujiazhui, Pudong district), ranked the third highest floor in the world. Its exterior, which can be seen from the Bund, is spectacular enough but inside there are fifteen furnished observatories plus a revolving restaurant at the 267meter level. Tourists can take in a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the sightseeing floor at 263 meters. You may then like to spend a few hours in the relaxing surroundings of the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, which is very nearby.

In the late afternoon, take a taxi back (or cruise along the Huangpu River) to Puxi distinct and take in the ancient architecture of the area around the Bund. Finish your day with a walk along Nanjing pedestrianised street if you fancy some souvenirs to remember your experience by!

Shanghai Xin Tian Di

Route 101 Day Special Travel of Huanghuai Road - Temple of Town God - Xin Tian Di

Take a taxi to Huanghuai Road and enjoy a leisurely stroll in the direction of the Xiangxi Road Market. The walk should take about 20 minutes and you can then spend some time shopping there if you wish. Next, head for the Temple of the Town God (Chenghuangmiao), where you will find many craftwork stores. Allow yourself time at the Jiuqu Bridge and surrounding area, where you can taste the famous Nanxiang stuffed buns. You could also visit the Yuyuan Garden here (CNY40) if you feel like a stroll in tranquil surroundings.

In the afternoon, take the No. 17 bus to the Xin Tian Di area and see a different aspect of Shanghai. Xin Tian Di boasts the hottest clubs, restaurants and boutiques and is notable for its re-created Shikumen Buildings. These are very traditionally Chinese on the outside but the internal spaces have been decorated to suit a modern lifestyle.To give you an idea of what Xin Tian Di is really like, it is known as where "yesterday meets tomorrow in Shanghai today." After this, you can visit the Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in nearby Xingye Road.If you are still feeling full of energy by the evening, take a trip to the end of this street, where you will find the famous Nanjing Pedestrian Street and Bund.

Route 111 Day Brief Shopping Tour of Xujiahui Commericial Center -Xujiahui Park - Xujiahui Catholic Church

Xujiahui Commercial Center is a good place to begin a tour of Shanghai. It is easily reached by public transport and taxi: Shanghai bus Nos. 43, 72, 44 and 50 will take you there directly. Browse the shopping mall for high-end merchandise and or have a leisurely stroll in Xujiahui Park, which is next to Huijin Mall. You may also choose to visit the Xujiahui Catholic Church to appreciate the Gothic architecture (No.158, Puxi road) or take in the Shanghai night scene from the pedestrian over bridge near the Meiluocheng around this area.

Shanghai Museum

Route 121 Day Essence Travel of Huangpu River - Shanghai Museum - Shanghai Art Gallery (or Xin Tian Di)

You may take the free day to appreciate the outstanding Shanghai Museum(CNY40 per person) with a collection of over 120,000 pieces. It is located south of the spray pond in People's Square. You can reach the museum by bus 574, 112, 123, 71, 934, 145, 46, or Subway No. 1 out by Tunnel No. 6.  Museum hours are 09:30 -17:00. A normal visit may take one-and-one-half hours, but the actual time may vary. An electronic narrator is available at extra cost and will help you learn more about the collections.

Not far from the Shanghai Museum, you may visit the Shanghai Art Gallery (Address: 325 West Nanjing Road) which opens from 09:00 -17:00, with no admission after 16:00. It costs CNY20 per person and is very different from the 798 Art Factory in Beijing. If you do not want to see the Gallery, you may take a taxi to the Shanghai Xin Tian Di instead (Address: south of Huaihai Zhong Lu). Comprised of Shikumen and modern architectural styles ,its exotic restaurants and shops will give you a glimpse of both 1920's Shanghai and the modern urbanite lifestyle of the 21st century. You will find a nice place to have a drink or enjoy a western meal.

In the afternoon, you may take a taxi back to the Bund and take a cruise on the Huangpu River. Ticket offices along the River sell tickets  for the various cruises and routes. You will see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in the Pudong Area and 52 buildings with varying architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and Renaissance.

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