Park of China
Overview
| Province | Shanghai |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Latitude, longitude | 31.2, 121.5 Google Maps |
| Nearby sites | Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China 59km, Classical Gardens of Suzhou 86km, Mount Putuo 159km, West Lake, Hangzhou 168km, Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City 170km Search nearby |
| Top sights | The Bund |
| Nearby cities | Hangzhou, Suzhou |
| Themes | Big City, Building, Museum, River, Garden, Modern-era architecture, Night views, Food, Chinese gardens |
About
In 2007 Forbes ranked Shanghai the 10th most crowded city in the world.
Travel tips
Getting there: Pudong International and Hongqiao are the two main airports; from Pudong the maglev takes about 8 minutes to Longyang Road, where you change to the metro, and Hongqiao combines an airport and the high-speed Hongqiao station. Shanghai and Shanghai South stations also have trains. The metro is the easiest way around the city, supplemented by taxis.
The Bund and Pudong: the Bund runs along the Huangpu River, lined with former banks and customs buildings from the concession era; across the river Lujiazui has the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower. Ferries cross the river, and the lights on both banks are best at night.
Old city and shopping streets: Yu Garden and the City God Temple area are the old walled town; Nanjing Road pedestrian street leads to the Bund; Huaihai Road and Hengshan Road in the former French Concession have plane trees and old villas and are good for walking.
Museums: Shanghai Museum on People's Square holds bronzes, paintings and calligraphy; the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, the China Art Museum and various specialist museums are also worth a visit.
Nearby towns: Zhujiajiao, in the western suburbs, is a water town reachable in a day; Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuxi and Nanjing are half an hour to an hour and a half away by high-speed train, suitable for day trips or overnight stays.
Time: three days cover the main sights in the city; add one or two for Zhujiajiao, Suzhou or Hangzhou.
Season: spring and autumn are most comfortable, March to May and October to November. Summer is hot and humid with plum rains and typhoons; winter is damp and cold, with little snow.
Where to stay: the Bund, People's Square and Nanjing Road areas suit first-time visitors; Huaihai Road and Jing'an are quieter with more restaurants; hotels near Pudong airport help with early flights.
City sights
The Bund
Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Grand Theatre
Yu Garden
City God Temple
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Shanghai Aquarium
Shanghai Zoo
Further afield
Education
Fudan University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Stamps
In 2013 China Post issued 2013-21 “Yu Garden”, four stamps: the Mid-lake Pavilion and Zigzag Bridge, the Great Rockery, the Juanyu Tower and the Exquisite Jade rock.
Nearby
| World Heritage | Zhongguo Huanghai Houniao Qixidi 59km, Classical Gardens of Suzhou 83km, The Grand Canal 151km, West Lake, Hangzhou 168km, Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City 169km, Shugang and Slender West Lake, Yangzhou 234km, Zhongshan (Purple Mountain), Nanjing 266km |
| National parks | Shengsi Islands 110km, Lake Tai 121km, Mount Putuo 163km, Mount Mogan 170km, Mount Xuedou 174km, Taiji Cave 201km |
| Detailed guides | The Three Hills of Lake Tai 114km |
| AAAAA attractions | Site of the First National Congress of the CPC 1km, Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower 3km, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum 7km, Shanghai Wild Animal Park 31km, Xisha Mingzhu Lake Scenic Area 60km, Zhouzhuang 61km |
| AAAA attractions | Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall <1km, Madame Tussauds Shanghai 1km, Yu Garden 2km, Shanghai Shanggang Cruise City 3km, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium 3km, Shanghai Tower Observation Deck 3km |
| Historic cities | Changshu 83km, Jiaxing 86km |
| Cities | Suzhou 83km |
| Historical sites | Park Hotel <1km, Site of the Second National Congress of the Communist Party of China <1km, Sihang Warehouse War of Resistance Site 1km, Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China 1km, Holy Trinity Church 1km, Shanghai Science Hall 1km |
| National geoparks | Chongming Island National Geopark 48km, Suzhou Taihu Xishan National Geopark 107km |
| Nature reserves | Jiuduansha Wetland National Nature Reserve 49km, Chongming Dongtan Birds National Nature Reserve 53km |
| Historic towns | Gaoqiao Town 16km, Chuansha New Town 22km, Luodian Town 24km, Jiading Town 27km, Xinchang Town 28km, Zhujiajiao Town 43km |
| Historic villages | Gexin Village 19km |