During the 8 day long holiday, Shanghai firmly ranks first among the most popular tourist destinations in China. Judging from the keywords searched and customized by tourists, during this year’s long holiday, tourists have more diverse ways to play in Shanghai, and their preferences have become more personalized: cultural museums and art exhibitions, riverside walks, City walks on the small roads under the parasol trees, talk show theaters, and stadium viewing Games, immersive experiences, etc. have all been included in tourists’ must-do lists when traveling to Shanghai.
In Shanghai, which embraces all rivers, the gameplay can be ever-changing. Combining the suggestions of tourism professionals, we have sorted out the needs of different groups of people.
For those visiting Shanghai for the first time, check-in sightseeing is essential. Recommended spots include Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street – The Bund – Waibaidu Bridge Suzhou River – Oriental Pearl Tower – Lujiazui Overpass – Pudong Riverside – Pudong Art Museum – City God Temple. If there are too many people in the Oriental Pearl Tower, you can turn to the Shanghai Center and Jin Mao Tower to climb up. The light and shadow show in the large damper area of the Shanghai Center is very popular.
Among these check-in spots, most open scenic spots do not require reservations. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance through the official WeChat or online travel platform such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Pudong Museum of Art, and Shanghai Center. Shanghai’s rail transportation is well developed, and these points can be easily reached by subway, or can also be connected through city sightseeing buses. Shanghai’s city sightseeing buses have stops near the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Tickets can be purchased on-site or in advance through online platforms such as Ctrip and Meituan.
Shanghai Disneyland, Huangpu River Tour and Suzhou River Tour are also worth experiencing. Among them, tickets for Shanghai Disneyland and Huangpu River tours can be booked through online travel platforms such as Ctrip. Tickets for Suzhou River tours must be purchased with real names through the “Youyou Suzhou River” applet. The system will open for reservations at 10 a.m. two days before the cruise date. The ferry line from Jinling East Road Pier on the Bund to Pudong can be an “alternative” for sightseeing on the Huangpu River. The ferry fare is 2 yuan. It should be noted that the last train from Jinling East Road to Pudong is at 18:30 every day. Visitors who prefer night views should reserve time in advance.
If you are a tourist or local resident who has visited Shanghai many times and wants to experience some more unique places, there are countless places worth exploring in Shanghai. For food lovers, you can go to the Green Wave Corridor of the Chenghuang Temple for a snack, have a coffee at the Peace Hotel and watch the people coming and going on the Bund, the buffet at the Ruijin Intercontinental Hotel, the coffee at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and the Magnolia Plaza facing the Lujiazui Quad in Pudong. You can experience Spanish restaurants in large high-rise buildings. The common feature of these places is that they have beautiful views and delicious food, and the cost is within an acceptable range.
For sports and hiking experts who want to measure their feet in Shanghai, there are many places worth recommending. Whether you are walking or cycling, the Yangpu Riverside, Pudong North Section and Qiantan Section of Shanghai are relatively beautiful places with few people during the festival. In addition to tracing the historical development of Shanghai, there are also many delicious restaurants, fashionable shops, bookstores and cafes along the riverside for exploration. In fact, as long as you are 2-3 kilometers away from a well-known public attraction, you usually don’t have to worry about crowds.
Literary and art lovers will be even more dazzled when they come to Shanghai. The Shanghai Tourism Festival, which is being held recently, has launched hundreds of cultural and tourism activities in five major sections: “Viewing Cultural Exhibitions”, “Watching Art Exhibitions”, “Appreciating Good Dramas”, “Listening to Songs” and “Coming to Haihai for Examination”, covering the period before and after the National Day Golden Week. Reporters have learned from many sources that some large art venues have large enough capacity that no reservation is required even during Golden Week.
For example, among the four exhibitions currently being held at the China Art Palace in the Pudong World Expo area, several exhibitions tell the history and present of Shanghai respectively, which is a good place to learn more about Shanghai. The Long Museum and Yuz Museum on the riverside in Xuhui, the Modern Art Museum on the riverside in Huangpu, the Jiushi Art Museum on the Bund, and the Hao Art Museum in Zhangjiang are rarely fully saturated and can be included in the visit plan. As for the City Walk along Wukang Road and Anfu Road, those who don’t mind “conforming” can go and experience it. It is also a special festive scene.
For parents and children visiting Shanghai, in addition to Disney, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Shanghai Museum of Natural History, Shanghai Planetarium, China Maritime Museum, etc. are all worth visiting. Among these venues, most of them will be crowded or difficult to make reservations during the holidays. The China Maritime Museum is a large venue with rich exhibits and relatively low passenger flow, so it is highly recommended.
Whether it’s your first time or multiple visits to Shanghai, here are three reminders to keep in mind. First, there is a large flow of people at various attractions during the Golden Week, so reservations must be made in advance for attractions and projects with tickets; second, do not believe any street advertisements or follow street solicitors to avoid being deceived; third, there are countless fun and beautiful places in Shanghai. , if it’s crowded here, go elsewhere and don’t waste time waiting in line. Even just having a cup of coffee at a roadside shop and looking at the scenery is a way to experience the taste of Shanghai.
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