Shanghai skyline at night from The Bund ©shanghai-shanghai.net
Many friends want to visit Shanghai, but they always feel that there is not enough time. Therefore, I have scheduled several popular attractions for one day.
Tianzifang, Qibao, City God Temple, The Bund, Oriental Pearl, these popular attractions that everyone likes, in one day itinerary.
Visiting time and playing time are all times used under normal circumstances. Holidays may take a little longer.
You can choose the attractions according to your preferences. I hope everyone has fun coming to Shanghai.
Timing:
9:30 Tianzifang
11:30 Qibao Old Street
14:30 City God Temple
16:50 The Bund
17:40 Oriental Pearl TV Tower
20:10 Shanghai Urban History Development Exhibition Hall
Stop 1: Tianzifang
Attraction introduction
Tianzifang is located on Taikang Road. Taikang Road is a small street in the Dapuqiao area.
Until 1998, it was a street market. In 1998, it became a modern creative gathering place, adding a humanistic and artistic atmosphere.
The name “Tianzifang” is the elegant name that painter Huang Yongyu gave to this old lane a few years ago.
Tianzifang is the most popular tourist destination, surpassing traditional attractions such as the Oriental Pearl and Safari Park.
Although it is a tourist attraction, there are still many residents living in the surrounding lanes.
Attraction information
Opening hours: All day (shops opening hours vary)
Location: Lane 210, Taikang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Transportation: Exit 1 of Dapuqiao Station of Metro Line 9
Duration: 1 hour
Stop 2: Qibao Old Street
Attraction introduction
Qibao Ancient Town belongs to the thousand-year-old town in the Taihu Lake Basin of Jiangnan. Qibao Ancient Town is a typical town within a city and the closest ancient town to downtown Shanghai.
Qibao Old Street is an ancient street in the Northern Song Dynasty, with a small area and few streets.
Qibao Old Street, with the bridge as the dividing line, is divided into north and south streets. South Street is dominated by gourmet snacks, and North Street is dominated by tourist crafts.
There are many kinds of beautiful food in Qibao, and many tourists come here for delicious snacks.
Attraction information
Opening hours: All day (shop opening hours vary, paid attractions 9:00-18:00)
Retail price: 15 yuan / person (with the attraction joint ticket can visit: bell tower, cotton weaving workshop, shadow puppet museum, old trade, Wu Yiren art world, Zhang Chongren Memorial Hall, Shuiyue Hall)
Location: Qibao Ancient Town, Minhang District, Shanghai
Transportation: Exit 2 of Qibao Station of Metro Line 9
Duration: 1 hour. At noon, I had lunch in Shippo and walked around simply. Take a break and head to Shanghai City God Temple.
Stop 3: Shanghai City God Temple
Attraction introduction
City God Temple, inside the temple is a Taoist temple. Enshrined are Huo Guang, Qin Yubo and Chen Huacheng three city gods.
The red wall mud tile is a typical southern ancient large house style architectural style. The City God Temple is next to Yu Garden.
Yu Garden is a private garden built during the Ming Dynasty. The greenery in the garden is clearly layered, which fully reflects the artistic style of the classical gardens of the Ming and Qing dynasties. However, it occupies a small area, and if you want to see the garden, it is still recommended to go to Suzhou.
The City God Temple and Yu Garden are surrounded by the entire pedestrian street. Now the City God Temple, Yu Garden and Commercial Street are collectively known as the City God Temple Tourist Area.
For first-time visitors to Shanghai, the City God Temple is the first window to learn about Shanghai.
City God Temple allows you to appreciate Shanghai’s traditional culture, architectural style and folk customs from all angles. You can also taste authentic Shanghai snacks.
Attraction information
Opening hours of tourist area: all day, City God Temple 5:00-20:00, Yu Garden 8:30-17:00
Retail price: City God Temple 10 yuan / person, Yu Garden 30 yuan / person
Location: No. 249, Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Transportation: Exit from Yuyuan Garden Station of Metro Line 10 at Exit 3
Duration: 2.5 hours
Stop 4: The Bund in Shanghai
From the City God Temple, walk for about 15 minutes to reach The Bund.
It is very close to Nanjing East Road. It’s just that the road of East Nanjing Road and People’s Square is a bit long and can be placed the next day.
Coming out of the City God Temple to The Bund, you will pass an ancient city park. Even in the middle of winter, the park is full of greenery. Unaffected by the weather, still alive.
Attraction introduction
The Bund, located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s Huangpu District, is a historical and cultural district in China.
Since 1844, this area of The Bund has been classified as a British concession, which has become a true portrayal of Shanghai’s Ten Mile Ocean Field.
The Bund is also the starting point of the old Shanghai concession area, as well as the beginning of the entire modern city of Shanghai.
The Bund is now a symbol of Shanghai.
Especially at night, standing on the Bund Scenic Avenue and watching the night view of Lujiazui opposite is very shocking.
To see the night view of The Bund, you can also choose the nearby Waibaidu Bridge.
Attraction information
Opening hours: All day
Location: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (Near Huangpu River)
Transportation: There is no subway near the Bund. There is an option to take a taxi. Or walk from Yuyuan Garden Metro Station to the Bund or walk to the Bund from East Nanjing Road Metro Station.
Duration: 20 minutes
Tips
- The Bund lights on at 17:30 in winter, and later in summer. The lights on The Bund are turned on every night, and the lights are turned off at 22:00 on weekdays, and later on major holidays.
- To go to the Lujiazui business district on the other side of the river, you can take the ferry directly (3 yuan / person, you can use the Shanghai Metro card). Walk for about 15 minutes to reach the Oriental Pearl Tower.
- You can also take the double-decker sightseeing bus, which costs 30 yuan per person.
Stop 5 Shanghai Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower
Attraction introduction
The Oriental Pearl Tower stands in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, across the river from The Bund. The Oriental Pearl Tower is a landmark of Shanghai.
Take the fully transparent sightseeing elevator and climb to the 351-meter-high capsule sightseeing floor, which can provide an unobstructed view of the scenery on both sides of the Pujiang River.
It is recommended that everyone must go to 95 meters to experience the “high-altitude VR roller coaster”. You can witness the prosperity of Lujiazui from the perspective of aerial photography.
The elevators here are all marked according to the height.
Attraction information
Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 (last entry 21:30)
Retail price: Sightseeing E ticket 190 yuan (including two-ball suspended corridor + circular multimedia show + historical exhibition hall + landmark park)
Location: No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Transportation: Metro Line 2 Lujiazui Station Exit 1
Duration: 1 hour
Tips
Climb the tower depending on personal preference, choosing day or night.
There are many people who come here to experience, so it is recommended that you go to the queue in advance.
Go downstairs to 90 meters and take the elevator back to the 0 meter hall, don’t miss the Shanghai Urban Development Exhibition Hall.
Stop 6: Shanghai Urban History Development Exhibition Hall
Attraction introduction
The museum reflects the changes in Shanghai’s modern history. The exhibition area is 10,000 square meters.
The entire exhibition hall is composed of seven parts: “Huating Traceability, City Style, Port Opening Snapshot, Ten Miles Ocean Field, Sea Tracking, Architecture Expo, and Horse Spring and Autumn”.
It adopts the scene-based display method of “blending objects into the scene”, supplemented by modern high-tech to integrate cultural relics, props and models.
Come to the exhibition hall with friends for a ride and experience Shanghai’s long-standing culture.
Attraction information
Opening hours: 8:00-21:30
Retail price: 35 yuan (if you purchased the E ticket of the Oriental Pearl Tower, you do not need to buy the exhibition hall ticket)
Location: No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 0 meters hall of Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower
Transportation: Metro Line 2 Lujiazui Station Exit 1
Duration of the visit: 1 hour
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