
The number of fascinating attractions to explore is huge. So, Shanghai is one of the sure leaders of our planet. In the centre of the city there is People's Square - a starting point for many excursions. The major government agencies and cultural centers are concentrated next to the largest public square. It should be noticed that "square", an amazingly beautiful place, can be called only conditionally. Instead of the classic paved area, you can see the gorgeous park with plenty of interesting landscape decorations.
Shanghai is great for shopping. There are many shopping centers here. You can find everything you need in them: from European brand clothing to Eastern traditional medicine. If you are …
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Near the square there is one of the most visited cultural centers of the city – Shanghai Museum

. The building of it is an unusual architectural monument, it resembles a huge box. It was built in 1952. There was a racetrack long ago. Currently, the architectural complex was converted into a modern cultural centre. To accommodate a priceless exposition the Museum has 11 galleries. A separate gallery is reserved for the storage of ancient sculptures. The collection of ceramics and products of their beautiful blue porcelain are incredibly popular.
One of the most unusual attractions is the Yuyuan Garden

. It impresses with the variety of lovely plants and architectural attractions. It is situated not far from the colorful market. An amazing garden was founded in the 17th century, its territory gradually expanded. Then a lot of small markets and shops appeared. Today it is a major shopping district and a popular tourist destination. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Discovering the architecture of Shanghai from bird's eye view! Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Grand Theatre, all those monuments are defining the image of Shanghai …
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Here is the wonderful temple of the gods Chenghuang Miao

– a classical religious building surrounded by lovely landscaped gardens. The local market is perfect for exploring the culture and craft traditions of the indigenous population. Here you can buy a lot of interesting handmade souvenirs but also try classic national dishes in local restaurants. Daily the scenic district Yu Yuan is visited by about 200 000 people.
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Jade Buddha Temple

– another symbolic attraction of Shanghai - is worthy to pay attention to. The construction of the temple began in 1911 and had lasted for seven years. The main artefact of the temple is the Buddha statue made of rare white jade. The height of the statue is 2 meters. It was brought to Shanghai at the end of the 19th century by a monk from Burma. In addition to the unique statue, in the walls of the temple, there is a huge number of priceless artefacts, its luxurious design is just perfect.
Shanghai Museum, Jin Mao Tower, Science and Technology Museum, China Pavilion, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Shanghai …
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Among the modern monuments it is important to highlight the TV tower with a bright name Oriental Pearl Tower

. The height of the TV tower is 468 meters. It is the largest television tower in Asia. It is the third high tower in the world. For tourists there are several excellent viewpoints. Gourmets can visit the restaurant on one of the last floors, which offers excellent panoramic views of the city. On the first floor of the tower there is the historical museum.
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In the southern part of the city there is the legendary pagoda Longhua Temple

. According to one legend, the pagoda was built in 242, so it is the oldest building in the city. In 1979 there was a complete reconstruction of the religious monument. So, it continues to delight guests of the city and locals by its an impeccable appearance.
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