Shanghai Travel Blog, All You Need to Know

Shanghai is one of the most important and attractive cities in China, which has become one of the best tourist cities in the world with several wonderful tourist attractions. In the following, we will get to know the most exciting places to visit in this city.

China is the most populous country in the world and the current population of this country is over 1.4 billion . China is a vast country with an area of 9.597 million km² which is located in East Asia along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. China is the fourth largest country in the world and the second largest country in Asia. The official name of this country is the People's Republic of China and consists of 23 provinces. This country is one of the oldest Civilizations in the World ,which was established thousands of years ago. China has long been one of the most influential countries in the world and is one of the main pillars in the economy due to its sheer size and rich history. Most of the Chinese people are of the yellow race and the official language is Mandarin, also called “Putonghua”. This country has many religions such as Buddhism, Taoism , Christianity ,Islam and other religions. The weather and climate situation in China is extremely diverse. Based on this, the climate of this country is divided into 3 parts: northern, central and southern. The most important cities of this country are : Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.

Where is Shanghai?
Shanghai is the most important industrial, economic, technological and financial hub of China. Shanghai port is the busiest container in the world, which plays a prominent role in the economy of China and the world. Shanghai with an area of 6,340 km² is located in the east-central China. This city with a population of over 29 million people is the most populated city in this country.  Shanghai has a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. 

Some Most Interesting Facts About Shanghai

• Shanghai is the third biggest city in the world.
• Shanghai is the most similar city in the world to New York, and  has been called the New York of China.
• Shanghai Metro is the world's biggest metro system.

Top Tourist Attractions in Shanghai

The Bund
The bund is the most iconic sight of Shanghai, which is located on the west bank of the Huangpu River. This touristic area with 2600 meters long is full of beautiful streets, skyscrapers and buildings with various architectures including neoclassical, neobaroque and neogothic styles. this area is considered one of the most famous tourist attractions in Shanghai and is referred to as a symbol of the city.
Address: Zhongshan Rd (E-1), Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200002

Yu Garden
Yu Garden is one of the most famous and beautiful tourist attractions in Shanghai. This garden was built in 1577 during the Ming Dynasty and has been renovated several times over the past centuries. This garden with an area of 20,000 square meters has an outdoor garden and an indoor garden. In this garden, there are some ponds, beautiful fountains, rocks and wooden bridges, lush and beautiful flowers and plants. If you are looking for a place to relax after a busy city morning, Yu Garden can be a great option for you.
Address: 279 Yu Yuan Lao Jie, 四牌楼 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000

Oriental Pearl TV Tower
One of the sightseeing places in Shanghai that has a charming view is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. This tower, which is a radio and television tower is located in Pudong District and near the Huangpu River. This tower was built in 1991 and with a height of 468 meters is the world's sixth and China's second tallest TV and radio tower.

Shanghai Tower

The Shanghai Tower of China with a height of 632 meters is currently the tallest building in China and the second tallest building in the world after Burj Khalifa in Dubai with a height of 828 meters. It has the highest observation platform and the fastest elevator in the world and is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai Tower was designed in the shape of a Chinese spiral dragon, which means the gradual economic prosperity of China.
Address: 501 Yincheng Rd (M), Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 200120
 

Shanghai Museum
The Shanghai Museum is one of the most modern museums in China, which is also considered one of the most attractive places to visit in this country. The Shanghai Museum is located in People's Square and includes handicrafts, exquisite and valuable ceramic dishes and bronze tools, etc.
Address: 201 Renmin Ave, People's Square, Huangpu, China, 200003

Shanghai Disneyland Park
If you want to spend a memorable and dreamy day with your children and have a good time, Disneyland Park is the best option for you. This park was established with the partnership of two American and Shanghai Disney companies, So you can see signs of Chinese and American culture in it. One of the most exciting parts of this park is the Disney castle, which is known as the largest Disney castle in the world.
Address: 4MV5+945, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 201205

Jade Buddha Temple
This temple is considered one of the most famous and sacred Buddhist temples in Shanghai, which  was founded in 1882. This temple is known for its two famous Buddha statues. The first statue is a seated Buddha decorated with precious stones and emeralds. The second statue is a reclining Buddha made of white marble and jade and decorated with precious stones.
Address: 170 Anyuan Rd, Jing'An, China, 200061

Most famous Foods in Shanghai

Xiaolongbao
One of the famous foods of Shanghai, which has a delicious taste is the Xiaolongbao dumpling. This food is originally from Shanghai. This dish is a combination of pieces of meat, chives, ginger, soy sauce and a small amount of sesame oil, and sometimes crab meat is also used.
Shanghai Fried Noodles
Fried noodles are one of those popular street foods that sell along with fried rice, rice cakes and all kinds of other foods. This noodle is usually fried with olive oil and gets a unique taste with its spices.

Shumai
Shumai is one of the delicious and popular dishes in China.  Shumai is a special type of dumpling that is usually filled with shrimp, meat and vegetables and is usually served as a snack. This tasty dumpling is also considered as one of the best street foods of Shanghai.

Fried Sauce Noodles (Zhajiang Mian)
This noodle is one of the most delicious Chinese food that is flavored with soy sauce. Zhajiang Meyen noodles are popular among tourists in this country. This dish is a combination of ground pork, handmade noodles, vegetable pieces and soy sauce.
Mongolian Hotpot
This type of soup is a Chinese appetizer that is made of meat, cellophane noodles , tofu and leafy green Chinese vegetables.