Sightseeing in Shanghai - what to see. Complete travel guide

Despite the fact that Shanghai occupies a vast coastal territory, there are no beaches for a holiday in the city available. This drawback is fully compensated by the variety of entertainment …
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1. It is better to go to Shanghai in the spring. The weather is very comfortable here at this time. In addition, there are not many tourists here at this time of year. The main influx of …
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Part II
Shanghai is the most populous megapolis in the world, the largest seaport and the most important business and cultural center of the world. The incredibly beautiful and dynamic city welcomes millions of guests from all over the world. Some people like its large-scale shopping malls and thousands of entertainment venues. Others are interested in the cultural events of the city. The priceless sights do not leave anyone indifferent.


In Shanghai, hundreds of amazing hotels are available for travellers. There are many original and exclusive institutions among them. On the bund Waitan there is a legendary historic hotel …
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Shanghai is great for shopping. There are many shopping centers here. You can find everything you need in them: from European brand clothing to Eastern traditional medicine. If you are …
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Discovering the architecture of Shanghai from bird's eye view! Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Grand Theatre, all those monuments are defining the image of Shanghai …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Shanghai and surroundings
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Art galleries in Shanghai and around
♥ Art museum 'Shanghai Art Museum' Shanghai, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Shanghai Museum' Shanghai, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rockbund Art Museum' Shanghai, 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Power Station of Art' Shanghai, 4.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'China Art Museum' Shanghai, 5.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Shanghai Art Museum' Shanghai, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Shanghai Museum' Shanghai, 1.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Rockbund Art Museum' Shanghai, 3.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Power Station of Art' Shanghai, 4.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'China Art Museum' Shanghai, 5.4 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Shanghai from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Jackie Chan Museum
From the series “Famous Museums of World Celebrities”
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Distance from Shanghai center - 6.3 km.
The opening of the museum in Shanghai took place relatively recently, in 2009. It was built in just one year. The actor himself was present at the ceremony of launching the construction on July, 8, 2008. A part of the funds collected as an admission fee is used to support the place, and the remaining money are spent for charity. The entrance fee to this unusual museum is quite small and is only 150 yuans. Students and children have discounts of more than 50 percent. …
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Jin Mao Tower
From the series “The Highest Buildings in the World”
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Distance from Shanghai center - 4.8 km.
Speaking about features of Jin Mao Tower, it’s certainly worth to note its high durability. The building was designed with local climate in mind, so it can withstand hurricane winds at 200 m/s, as well as earthquakes and other natural disasters. A panoramic lift that can reach speeds of more than 9 m/s and can raise visitors to the observation deck of a skyscraper in just 45 seconds will provide colorful impressions. …
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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
From the series “Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water”
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Distance from Shanghai center - 4.5 km.
The area of the oceanarium is 20500 sq.km. It is divided into different thematic zones. The underwater tunnel is located in the "Deep Ocean" zone. For the convenience of visitors it has been equipped with a special escalator. Entering the tunnel, you do not have to walk, you can just stand and admire the surrounding landscapes. This design avoids the accumulation of a large number of people in one place, but if in some area of the tunnel you want to stay longer, you can go to one of the specially equipped platforms. …
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Travel Industry is Expected to Grow in China in 2021
It looks like the shopping preferences of Chinese travelers have changed as well because of the pandemic. Known as passionate shoppers and fans of Duty-Free stores (80% of Chinese travelers visit them), travelers want to spend less time at the airport today. 27% want to spend less time shopping, and over 50% want to stay somewhere away from the crowd while waiting for their flight. Digital technology such as web versions of Duty-Free shops with detailed information about items in them could potentially solve the problem.
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14.04.2021
It looks like the shopping preferences of Chinese travelers have changed as well because of the pandemic. Known as passionate shoppers and fans of Duty-Free stores (80% of Chinese travelers visit them), travelers want to spend less time at the airport today. 27% want to spend less time shopping, and over 50% want to stay somewhere away from the crowd while waiting for their flight. Digital technology such as web versions of Duty-Free shops with detailed information about items in them could potentially solve the problem.

14.04.2021
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