Head to the thriving metropolis of Shanghai for gleaming skyscrapers, tree-lined avenues,
colonial restaurants and trendy bars. Sip cocktails on The Bund whilst looking
across the river at the futuristic Pudong skyline. Or discover quirky boutiques
on the shady boulevards of the French Concession.
Background
You can broadly divide Shanghai into Pudong and Puxi districts (east
and west of the Huangpu River). There was almost nothing in Pudong in the early
1990s, but its ultra-modern skyscrapers now form one of the world's most
spectacular skylines. On the other side of the river, you'll find The
Bund area, home to many of China's best international restaurants.
Further west is the French Concession with its Parisian architecture and
tree-lined avenues. Head south of The Bund for the Old City's
typical Shanghai brick shikumen townhouses and the classical 16th-century
Chinese Yu Garden.
First-time visit
Savour international flavours and fine wines at one of the restaurants on The
Bund as you gaze out over the neon-lit Pudong skyline. Take the lift 862
feet up the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower for stunning city views, or a boat
trip down the Huangpu River to get your bearings. Relax with Chinese tea and
dumplings in the ornate Yu Garden, which dates back to the Ming Dynasty. Then
discover the funky boutiques of the French Concession area. At sunset head to
Xintiandi for chic late-night shopping, glitzy bars and outdoor gourmet
Chinese cuisine.
Return visit
Immerse yourself in Ancient China's culture at the fascinating Shanghai
Museum on large, open People's Square. Or head to the
Moganshan Lu, Shanghai's artists' quarter that brims
with small galleries. Savour Shanghai's xiaolongbao speciality
dumplings in the Old City and wander down Shanghai's traditional
alleyways lined with brick shikumen houses. At nightfall, dine in one of the
French Concession's many colonial-style restaurants, then head
to a courtyard bar to sip gin and tonics under the stars.
The futuristic Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 31 km from central Shanghai, is
linked to the city by the world's fastest Magnetic Levitation train, which
reaches speeds of over 290mph. The Mag-Lev, which cost US$1.2 billion to build,
takes just eight minutes to get to Longyang Road Metro Station on the eastern end of
Line Two.
There is a three-floor car park with over 3,000 spaces, and a surface car park for
short- and long-term parking in front of the main terminal building.
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