See and Do in Shanghai
At face value Shanghai may not seem to offer much in the way of expat attractions. However, once you become more acquainted with the city you’ll find there are certainly a few things for expats to see and do to learn more about the surrounding Chinese culture and history.Enjoy the sights of the city from the Bund, the city’s waterfront area; take some time out from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind to walk in the Yuyuan Gardens; or rather visit the Shanghai Museum to learn about the city’s past.
Recommended sightseeing in Shanghai
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. The area is lined with interesting 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 of Chinese classical gardens that have been laid out in intricate designs filled with pavilions, rockeries, mazes and ponds which offer retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
