Shanghai is famous for its waterside landscapes, skyscrapers, art schools and its enormous stores. It is a multicultural mixture of east and west, also called the “Paris of the East”, or “Queen of the East”. The city boasts a large number of historical and religious buildings, such as the Longhua and Jade Buddha temples. It is a world-class destination with a unique beauty and shouldn’t be missed.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Temple of Heaven
- Shanghai Museum
- Tea House on the Pond
- Yuyuan Garden
- Nanjing Business Street
- The Customs House and the Old Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank
- Jade Buddha Temple
- People’s Square
- Hong Kong New World Tower
- Pearl of the Orient Television Tower
- God of the City Temple
- Pudong Skyscrapers
General Information
Altitude: 121 masl Surface Area: 6,340 km² Time Zone: UTC +8 Language: Mandarin Chinese Currency: Chinese Yuan Voltage: 220 V
How to get there
There are two main airports, Pudong, located 40 km east of the city, being the main gateway for international flights, and Hongqiao, which is mainly for domestic flights. The subway system connects the city to the two airports.
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