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Shanghai attractions -
The Bund of Shanghai
The Bund is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of
Shanghai. Word Bund derives from an Anglo-Indian term for an embankment
along a muddy waterfront. It served such a purpose in the initial stage
when the first British company opened an office there in 1846. It has
been the epitome of elegance throughout its hundred year history. At
present time, a series of tourist attractions and impressive new
constructions have been erected in the bund area. A 771-meter long
retaining wall was built to prevent the area from being flooded. Atop
the wall is a wide walkway, colorful tiles and dotted with flower-beds
and European-style garden lights, for tourists to do sightseeing. It is
a must-visit Shanghai attraction for foreign tourists. It is a good
place for a relaxed stroll while viewing the Huangpu River.
Shanghai attractions -
Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai
As a typical garden attractions in southern China, Yuyuan Garden is
located in the center of Shanghai downtown, close to the Bund. With a
total area less than 5 acres, there are over 40 Shanghai attractions in
the inner and outer gardens. Both gardens were built in the Ming Dynasty
classical style.
This portion of Shanghai attractions feature traditional Chinese style
architectures, unique natural scenic rocks, impressive woods and ponds as well
as dragon-lined walls, ancient doorways, zigzagging bridges.
The garden displays various valuable collectibles such as century old
furniture, calligraphy and paintings of famous artists, clay sculptures, brick
carvings, inscriptions and couplets. Another highlight in this popular shanghai
attraction is a exquisite jade stone that weighs five tons and is porous. This
naturally shaped and translucent grotesque rock came from Tai lake in Wuxi,
Jiangsu province. The rock originally was Emperor Huizong's private collection.
Shanghai attractions - Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai
This is an active temple with 70 resident monks at the last court. The
temple is built between 1911 and 1918 in a Song dynasty style, with
symmetrical halls and courtyards, upturned eaves, and bright yellow
walls. The exterior is readily identifiable by the bright saffron walls.
The centerpiece inside the temple is a nearly two meter tall white
marble Buddha. It was moved here by a monk from Burma in 1882. A smaller
reclining Buddha from the same shipment lies on a redwood bed. There are
three gold-plated Buddha statues in the large hall. The temple also
collects large numbers of artifacts. Another feature of this Shanghai
attractions is 7,000 Buddhist sutras line the walls. Many collectibles
are available for sale here, including miniature sandalwood drums and
gongs, replicas of the large ones used in ceremonies. Tourists may also
see monk's actual worshiping. A vegetarian restaurant can be found here. |
Shanghai
this China's biggest and most prosperous city oozes an atmosphere of vitality and a dynamic which can rival New York in the
US and Paris of France in terms of modernity.
Shanghai attractions are abundant, including ancient and recent history remains.
New high-rises and modern architectures constitutes an unique type of
tourist attractions. In addition, tourists can table short trip to visit
a number of travel sites surrounding Shanghai, where real life of
ordinary people in China can be seen. Gorgeous night scene is another
tourist highlight that will linger in visitors' mind owing to its ornate feature after their Shanghai travel experience. As night descends the entire city is lit up by dizzily colorful lights joined occasionally by the bright moon hanging in the sky.
