Nanjing Lu

There are many shopping facilities in Shanghai, and the selection of available goods is nearly the same as that of any international city. Nanjing Lu, China's best known shopping street, cuts from East to West through Shanghai and offers everything that can satisfy every tourist. Many bookstores can be found parallel to Nanjing Lu, in Fuzhou Lu.

Shanghai Museum

The museum was opened in 1996, offering a spectacular collection of exhibits in a superb setting. Its 11 state-of-the-art galleries house China's first international-standard exhibits of paintings, bronzes, sculptures, ceramics, calligraphy, jade, Ming and Qing dynasty furniture, coins, seals, and minority art. The bronze collection is reputedly the best in the world. It is a not-to-missed attraction in Shanghai.

Yangpu Bridge & Nanpu Bridge

The two bridges are the world's fourth longest and largest cable-stayed suspension bridges. Both of them have sidewalks and elevators for visitors. The opening hours are from 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. for Yangpu Bridge and 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (June to September), 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (October to May) for Nanpu Bridge.

Yuyuan Garden

Located in the southern part of the city, the garden was built during the Ming dynasty (1368 – 1644). It is divided into five parts with 30 scenic spots. The most outstanding is the Great Rockery, built with about 2,000 tons of rocks, features perilous peaks, cliffs, winding caves and gorges. It is claimed to be the most magnificent rockery of the Ming dynasty (1368 – 1644) in southeast China.