SightSeeing Tips
Unlike Beijing, Shanghai does not brim with great sights. Except for Yuyuan (Henan Garden), Jade Buddha Temple , the Grand Theater and the Huangpu River Cruise, there are no other sights with great appeal. However, the beauty of visiting Shanghai lies not in scurrying from sight to sight, but in the feel of the city's modern atmosphere.
Notice:
- Large part of Shanghai is under reconstruction for the 2010 World Expo. Some of the famous towers built along the Bund during colonial period such as Sasson's House are being renovated. The western shore of the Bund is often a dusty traffic jam. Walking alone the old Bund may not be as pleasant as usual.
- Yu Garden is under renovation. Although only a small part is affected by the project, your overall experience might be impinged upon.
Dining Tips
Shanghai boasts one of China's best and most distinctive cuisines. Influenced by its position just south of the Yangtze and at the mouth of the Huangpu, the region abounds in a selection of freshwater fish and shellfish. Dishes from this area are lightly and delicately seasoned. Apart from the local delicacies, cuisines from other parts of the country and even the world are widely available.
If you are on a tight budget, stick to the side streets where small restaurants serve cheap, local food, or the numerous Chinese fast-food chains and the food courts that are in the basement or top floor of almost every department store. Famous restaurants in Shanghai include:
- 1221 Restaurant in Shanghai
- Mei Long Zhen Restaurant in Shanghai
- M on The Bund
- Golden Jaguar Buffet Dinner Restaurant
- More about Shanghai Food and Restaurants
Shopping Tips
Shanghai is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, where you can buy almost anything. Products and souvenirs from every part of the county find their way here.
What to Buy?
Shopping Places
The main shopping streets, Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road, offer many international brand names. But if you are not interested in fashion and prefer shopping at outdoor markets, try Shanghai's numerous open air markets, such as Dongtai Road Antique Street.
Entertaiment Tips
Shanghai has the most colorful nightlife in mainland China, with options from the heart-pounding night clubs to classical music concerts to shows featuring traditional Chinese culture. Nightclubs and bars are always booming, with joints opening and closing faster than night can turn into day. Barflies now have a choice of everything from glamorous Art Deco lounges to the seediest watering hole; live rock and jazz can be heard into the wee hours. For those who prefer quite ways of spending their night time, there are traditional Chinese shows, Chinese acrobatics and night cruises along the Huangpu River.
Famous Bars
Shanghai Expo Travel FAQs
Q： Will my one day ticket get me into all the pavilions at Expo?
A: Yes, a one day ticket provides entry to all pavilions. The Expo sites are open from 9:00 to 24:00 everyday. One day may not be enough time to see everything but three-day and seven-day admission tickets are available .
Q: Are there sightseeing buses at the Expo sites for the elderly or disabled?
A: Yeah, there will be free shuttle bus for them to take, please click know more about it.
Q: What will happen to the Expo sites after the Expo?
A: Some of the pavilions are to be dismantled, and some used for other purposes.
Q: Can I use my multiple entry ticket for multiple entries on the same day.
A: A three-day/seven-day admission ticket allows only one entry each day.
