A guide to Shanghai

In Shanghai, East meets West, and tradition meets modernity. When you visit the city, you can explore famous places and see China’s past and present. Here are three of Shanghai’s best tourist spots.

Xintiandi      

Xintiandi is famous for its shikumen buildings from the 19th century. These buildings are a mix of traditional Chinese and Western styles. Today, the area is a very popular tourist spot, with lots of restaurants and shops. You can also visit the Site of the First National Congress of the                    

Communist Party of China (CPC) in Xintiandi, and there is a large museum there. You can learn a lot about the history of the CPC if you go inside.

The Bund         

The Bund is where old meets new. Look west, and you will see many old Western-style buildings. Look east across the Huangpu River, and you will see skyscrapers. At night, these tall buildings light up the sky.      

Yu Garden

Yu Garden, or Yuyuan, is in the centre of the old city. This garden is over 400 years old. If you enjoy history and culture, you will love this place. Inside, there are many beautiful traditional buildings. You can also buy local food and gifts there.

Other information:

·Site of the First National Congress of the CPC: open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00; free.

·Yu Garden: open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-16:30; adults ¥30, students and seniors ¥15.