See and Do in Shanghai
Shanghai might not offer much in the way of attractions, but there are a few points of interest that will keep expats who relocate here learning more about the city’s fascinating culture and history. Enjoy the sights of the city
from the waterfront, the Bund, take some time out from the hum drum of the city in the Yuyuan Gardens and learn about the city’s past at the Shanghai Museum.
from the waterfront, the Bund, take some time out from the hum drum of the city in the Yuyuan Gardens and learn about the city’s past at the Shanghai Museum.
The Bund
Shanghai’s picturesque waterfront promenade stretches along the Huangpu River for a mile (2km) and was once the most famous street in Asia and lined with Art Deco buildings such as the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. For spectacular views over the city, take a stroll along the bund and take in the sights of your new home.
Shanghai Museum
Situated on the People’s Square, the Shanghai Museum is a place that all new residents of Shanghai should spend some time exploring. Shaped like a giant bronze horn, the museum contains a collection of 123,000 cultural artefacts in 21 categories.
www.shanghaimuseum.net/en
Tel: (0)21 6372 5300
Shanghai’s picturesque waterfront promenade stretches along the Huangpu River for a mile (2km) and was once the most famous street in Asia and lined with Art Deco buildings such as the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. For spectacular views over the city, take a stroll along the bund and take in the sights of your new home.
Shanghai Museum
Situated on the People’s Square, the Shanghai Museum is a place that all new residents of Shanghai should spend some time exploring. Shaped like a giant bronze horn, the museum contains a collection of 123,000 cultural artefacts in 21 categories.
www.shanghaimuseum.net/en
Tel: (0)21 6372 5300
Yuyuan Gardens
Dating back to the Ming Dynasty in 1559, the Yuyuan Gardens are a breathtaking example Chinese classical gardens which have been laid out in intricate designs with pavilions, rockeries, mazes and ponds which offer retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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