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Great places to see in Shanghai, from the Bund to Yu Garden, from Xintiandi to F1. I hope my personal experience to these places can be of help to plan your own trip to Shanghai.

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Lujiazui is a Construction Site Jun 21, 2008
Lujiazui is the heart of Pudong - or in other official words, the "show window of China's reform and opening up". I went to Lujiazui today, only to find out the whole area is turned into another big construction site....
Hangzhou Bay Bridge - More Photos Jun 6, 2008
After the meeting, we get back from Cixi to Shanghai via the Hangzhou Bay Bridge again. This time, I took the front seat and was able to take more photos of the bridge. I know many of my readers will...
Hangzhou Bay Bridge - Just a Bridge Jun 6, 2008
I am in Cixi, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, to attend a media and advertisement conference of Pudong District. A conference organized by Administration of Industry and Commercial. To be fair, the government doing real business is wonderful, and I enjoy...
Minpu Bridge Under Construction Apr 27, 2008
After many bridges and tunnels, a new bridge over Huangpu River is under construction, without my notice. Today, in order to find a better route from our home to Zizhu Hi-Tech Park, where Microsoft is moving to at the end...
Hangzhou Bay Bridge to Open Mar 23, 2008
Time flies. When I heard of the idea to build a bridge crossing the Hangzhou Bay, I was pretty shocked - to build a long bridge and cross the sea seems to be a joke when I first heard about...
Shanghai Zoo Mar 20, 2008
I have lived in Shanghai for 13 years, but I never visited the Shanghai Zoo, and this blog is lack of a page to this important attraction site in Shanghai. Wendy and I finally went there on our 5th anniversary,...
A New Financial Street in Lujiazui Mar 19, 2008
The other day, I took a photo of the Lujiazui area - a new financial street - Yincheng Middle Road start to form, and as you can see, the headquarters of banks have already lined up. Comparing with the photo...
World Financial Center Jan 15, 2008
Kenneth posted some nice picture from the top of World Financial Center (via Shanghaiist.com). These are the first bunch of photos from that high. Photo Credit: Singaporeano This is the top of Jinmao Tower - how many people are...
Google Sightseeing: Weird Places in Shanghai Jan 13, 2008
Video about Shanghai Jan 12, 2008
Paul Merton posted nice video about Shanghai. Obviously he did much better job in editing and narration then me. The video is uploaded in July 2007, and I already see there are many changes in the landscape of Shanghai since...
Weird Places in Shanghai via Google Earth Jan 10, 2008
If you look at the Google Earth, and fly to Shanghai, you will find some very weird places - you may wonder what they are. Anyone want to guess what it is, or try to find it on Google Earth....
World Financial Center - Part III Oct 23, 2007
From where I live, the new World Financial Center is already obviously higher than the Jinmao Tower Photograph by Jian Shuo Wang It is completely different view from this photo, which was taken at the foot of the tower. Tall...
Zhangjiang and Downtown Oct 12, 2007
This morning, I am in Zhangjiang (Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park). Zhangjiang is a hi-tech area. Although it is still far from any other hi-tech park, it really have the potential. Many hi-tech companies are moving in, especially software, IC, and medical...
Shanghai Attraction Photos Oct 7, 2007
I have "borrowed" some great photos from Picasaweb's user community. Using great Google Picasa Web API, I built some sample pages for me, so it is handy for myself to look for certain pictures. Here is a list of Shanghai...
Visited Jinmao with Parents Today Oct 6, 2007
It is nice holiday, and I visited Jinmao with my parents. Unlike most tourists who pay 70 RMB to get to the crowded top (at 88th floor), we visited my favorite cafe at the 56th floor of the tower, which...
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall Oct 5, 2007
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is at People's Square, and it is a must visit place for many travelers. Typically, you should spend a day at Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Here are the pictures I took...
Pictures of Xujiahui Area in 2007 - Difficulties Aug 10, 2007
Wondering about what the world I, as a normal person in Shanghai, see everyday? I am trying to capture the short period of time I experienced, and show you my world with a series of pictures. Thanks to my good...
Visited Bund Again Today May 25, 2007
People may guess people in Paris will visit the Eiffel Tower everyday, right? I guess the truth is not, just as people in New York don't visit the Time Square or the Empire State Tower everyday. It is the same...
Street Markets in Shanghai May 7, 2007
My Top 5 Favorite Streets for Walk Feb 15, 2007
Along with my favorite road, I have the Google Map Satellite Image with you. If you want to see clearly where it is, you can click the "-" minus button to zoom out. No 1: Xinhua Road 新华路, Xuhui District...
Nanpu Bridge Feb 11, 2007
I searched for "Nanpu Bridge" in Google. Surprisingly, I didn't see an entry from my site for this topic. I should not be. I believe there should be at least one entry for most any topics in Shanghai in the...
Night Scene of Xujiahui Jan 6, 2007
I took some picture of Xujiahui at night. This is the north part of Xujiahui....
The Great Well in Jinmao Tower Jan 1, 2007
I would recommend people who are interested in architecture, or who enjoy staying in a modern (even post-modern) building, to visit the 56th floor of the Jinmao Tower. It is a bar on the 56th floor of Grand Haytt (inside...
Must See - Coffee Facing the Bund Oct 15, 2006
If you are a visitor to Shanghai and there is nothing to do for one night, I suggest you to spend the night in a bar or restaurant on the riverside, along the Huangpu River. It is opposite to the...
The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel Oct 12, 2006
There is a tunnel connecting the two banks of the Huang Pu River - the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel. It is a great way to get across the Huangpu River if you are on any side of the river and want...
Jinjiang Hotel Sep 23, 2006
Wendy and I went to Jinjiang Hotel to attend her friends' wedding. Jinjiang Hotel is a nice and old hotel in Shanghai. The area of the Jin jiang Hotel has one of the best architectures of Shanghai. What a co-incident....
Xujiahui At Night - Part II Sep 23, 2006
These are pictures mentioned in this post: Swensen's in Xujiahui. Xujiahui is amazing with the newly completed Grand Gateway Twin Towers....
Sept is Maybe the Best Time to Visit Shanghai Sep 18, 2006
Many people asked me the question: When is the best time to visit Shanghai? I would say, most time is good, but there are only some bad time - like winter - it is really code or summer, when it...
7 Tips to Travel to China This Quarter Aug 30, 2006
Tip #1: Avoid Travel from Oct 1 to Oct 7. Tip #2: Visiting Shanghai? Strongly Suggest to Visit Beijing Tip #3: Take Taxi! Tip #4: Places to See? Tip #5: Learn Some Chinese Tip #6: Bring the Right Power Adapter Tip #7: Relax and Enjoy the Difference Bonus Tip #8: There is no Direct Flight from Taipei to Shanghai
Roof of the Grand Gateway and More Aug 20, 2006
Look at this roof - it is taken inside the Grand Gate Way. Above is the view from outside - from Satellite. Xiang Yang Market Drove by Xiang Yang Market. This is how it looks like - the building...
Museums in Shanghai Aug 10, 2006
Let me introduce my favorite museums in Shanghai. The Shanghai Art Museum My favorite museum in Shanghai is the Shanghai Art Museum. The photo was originally published under Starbucks in A Day. Location: North Huangpi Road, and West Nanjing Road...
Top 3 Issues of Shanghai Tourism Aug 3, 2006
Reporter and Editor of Travel Times Miss Chen Zhen chatted with me about the tourism service of Shanghai. The newspaper is part of the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administrative Commission, the government organization in charge of tourism of Shanghai. She asked:...
Pictures of the Bund Jun 27, 2006
Just be back from the birthday party of Jun. I took some pictures of the Bund (both the Puxi side and Pudong side) with my new Nikon D50. I don't have a tripod. I was on the boat, so the...
Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park May 24, 2006
I was in Zhangjiang yesterday. Here are some pictures of the Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park. Location: It is east of Maglev Longyang Road Station. It means it is closer to the Pudong airport (a little bit) than the Maglev terminal...
How Xintiandi was Built May 14, 2006
Xintiandi is a wonderful place to go at night. But before the nice-look buildings, bars, and restaurants were built, it looked like this. It is not that fancy, but it is the history of the city, where many people lived...
World Financial Center - Part II Apr 9, 2006
Last Friday, I had important meeting at the Grant Hyatt in the Jin Mao Tower. I was told of the meeting in the morning, and directly rushed to the tower. (I was actually sent an email 22:00 PM or later...
Four Must-See Roads in Shanghai Oct 13, 2005
Johnny asked about four must-see roads in Shanghai. My answer is: Nanjing Road - for the commercial scene of Shanghai. Shi Ji Road (Centuary Road) - for the development of the Pudong area. Henshan Road - to know the beauty...
Shanghai World Financial Center Sep 16, 2005
World Financial Center under construction. Picture taken by Jian Shuo Wang Yes. I can confirm it - the building, Shanghai World Financial Center, which was held during the Asia Economic Crisis, starts construnction again. As you can see, the...
Yu Garden Aug 19, 2005
Visit Shanghai? Want to see the most "Chinese" side of Shanghai? I suggest our dearest visitors to go to the Yu Garden. I have been a frequently host for many foreigners to Shanghai. Every time, I arrange a tour to...
Trusted Tourism Agency May 10, 2005
Stephen asked me about a reliable package tour from Shanghai to Beijing: Can you please recommend any reliable package tour from Shanghai? He is the not the first one to ask me the same question. Actually, there should be 20...
Does Shanghai have Beach Mar 21, 2005
"Shanghai is at the sea! I have planned one afternoon on the beach and see the Sunset..." my friend told me on the phone. Unfortunately, there is no beach in Shanghai. Although Shanghai is near the East Sea, the downtown...
Route - Highlights of Shanghai Mar 11, 2005
Zheng posted a very nice route about visiting Shanghai in one day. I'd like to quote it here so more people can enjoy the tips. I agree this is a nice arrangement. I usually take my friends by a route...
Suggestion to Friends' Shanghai Trip Mar 10, 2005
This is my answers to my friends questions on Shanghai. Stay Q: How much can a decent hotel cost for one night? We don't have a standard in mind now, but we would prefer a hotel with convenient transport connections....
My Favorites in Shanghai Feb 27, 2005
My favorite place for afternoon tea: Xian Zhi Xuan (Ambroise) My favorite book store: Ji Feng Book Store My favorite working lunch restaurant: Wei Qian La Ma My favorite bus line: 926 My favorite place for wireless Internet access: Starbucks...
Grassroot Art in Shanghai Feb 17, 2005
Art in Shanghai is also prosperous and is becoming better and better. Not many people noticed it. I have a private list of galleries that really attract me. The Room with a View The Room with a View gallery is...
Visited Shanghai Circus Feb 9, 2005
We went to the Shanghai Circus World today for the circus show. It is the first time I go there. It was wonderful experience for me. I'd like to suggest everyone to go there to see the acrobats, the animals,...
Cheat-Sheet of Shanghai Road Names Nov 30, 2004
Claire Li wrote an interesting article on the translation of roads in Shanghai in That’s Shanghai. If "Central Tibet Road" on the road sign is correct, why is "Xizang Road middle" also used for the same street? Source: ref: page...
Area Around Xin Tian Di (Xintiandi) Nov 25, 2004
Bricks of Xintiandi: © Jian Shuo Wang On the Zi Zhong Road, there are three newly opened shops. Very interesting shops! © Jian Shuo Wang © Jian Shuo Wang Highnote only sells DJ music. There is a nice audio room...
East Fuxing Road Tunnel Opens Sep 29, 2004
A new tunnel East Fuxing Road Tunnel opens today. It is another good news after the successful F1 circuit. The tunnel is just besides the Nanpu Bridge, which is on my daily routine to work and home. I expect the...
Going to F1 Grand Prix Sep 14, 2004
I finally got the F1 Grand Prix. I was not interested in F1, as most of people in Shanghai, maybe in China. No suprise. This is the time time F1 comes to this country. I never saw real F1 before....
If I were a Visitor to Shanghai Sep 6, 2004
If I were a visitor to Shanghai, who has never been to this land, I would choose to land at Pudong Airport. Actually, I don't have other choice since all international flights arrive at Pudong Airport (PVG) only. If I...
Nice Toys at Xintiandi Jul 28, 2004
Xintiandi (or Xin Tian Di) is a nice place to go. It is the gather place of bars. What I found last time is the nice small shops with all types of small toys. These small toys reminded me of...
Twin Tower Rise in Xujiahui Feb 7, 2004
© Jian Shuo Wang. The twin tower of Grand Gateway is under construction. View outside the window of my office I am lucky to have a wonderful view out of the window of my office in Metro Tower. I...
Reached Sea and Saw Faye Wang Nov 15, 2003
I invited my friend Chen and Xia to go with Wendy and me for a weekend drive today. We started at aroudn 2:30 PM and reached the China East Sea at around 3:30 PM. © Jian Shuo Wang Saw Supper...
Lupu Bridge Opens Jun 27, 2003
The infrastructure of Shanghai is improving at amazing speed. After the new outer ring tunnel opened in Shanghai last weekend, the 6th bridge on Huangpu river opens today. When I first came to Shanghai in 1995, the Yang Pu bridge...