Shanghai Old City travel - Lonely Planet | Shanghai, China, Asia
The original city core and the sole part of Shanghai to pre-date the 1850s, the Old City (上海老城厢; Shànghăi Lăo Chéngxiāng) is a favourite with visitors hoping to glimpse ‘traditional’ China.
Must-see attractions in Shanghai Old City - Lonely Planet
Discover the best attractions in Shanghai Old City including Yuyuan Gardens & Bazaar, Chenxiangge Monastery, and Temple of the Town God.
First time Shanghai: discovering the best of the city
2016年6月23日 · From the rickety charm of the Old Town to the space-age architecture of Pǔdōng, Shanghai is a city that's hard to pin down. For first-timers it can be as daunting as the vertigo-inducing views from its skyscrapers and as challenging as trying to eat xiǎolóngbāo (soup dumplings) without ruining your shirt, but with a few tips and a bit of ...
Must-see attractions Shanghai, China - Lonely Planet
Shanghai Old City. With its shaded alcoves, glittering pools churning with fish, plus pavilions, pines sprouting wistfully from rockeries, and roving packs of Japanese…
Dajing Pavilion | Shanghai Old City, Shanghai - Lonely Planet
One of Shanghai’s few active Buddhist monasteries, this temple was built between 1918 and 1928. The highlight is a transcendent Buddha crafted from pure…
Temple of the Town God | Shanghai Old City, Shanghai
Chinese towns traditionally had a Taoist temple of the town god, but many fell victim to periodic upheaval. Originally dating from the early 15th century, this particular temple was badly damaged during the Cultural Revolution and later restored.
Sunny Beach | Shanghai Old City, Shanghai - Lonely Planet
Life’s a beach, even in the middle of Shanghai. If the sun comes out, pop down to this small but amusing artificial strip of sand right by the river and north of the Cool Docks. There you'll find a backdrop of Lujiazui, a limited bar, deckchairs, beach volleyball and Frisbee.
Yuyuan Gardens & Bazaar | Shanghai Old City, Shanghai
With its shaded alcoves, glittering pools churning with fish, plus pavilions, pines sprouting wistfully from rockeries, and roving packs of Japanese tourists, the Yuyuan Gardens is one of Shanghai's premier sights, but becomes overpoweringly crowded at weekends.
A guide to the water towns of eastern China and Shanghai
2019年2月13日 · The water towns of eastern China near Shanghai are renowned for their pretty whitewashed houses, arched stone bridges and bustling canal-side streets. Most are…
Cool Docks | Shanghai Old City, Shanghai - Lonely Planet
Shanghai Tower. 0.96 MILES. China’s tallest building dramatically twists skywards from its footing in Lujiazui. The 121-storey, 632m-tall, Gensler-designed Shanghai Tower topped out…