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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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  1. Apple Flagship Store in Shanghai Sep 26, 2010
    The second day I am back from Singapore, I had a lunch meeting in Shangri-la, and after the meeting, I went to the Apple Flagship Store in Shanghai. The...
  2. Minimum Fee 120 RMB for Top of SWFC Aug 13, 2010
    The top secret I have about this city is how to Get to Top of SWFC Within 100 RMB. Now, I found out that trick does not work. The...
  3. Phoenix Tree-Lined Streets in Shanghai Aug 4, 2010
    Besides the skyscrapers (not so interesting for the local, but serving as a good opportunity for visitors to take photo as background), the most charming characters of the city...
  4. S16 - Hangzhou - Pudong Expressway Jun 17, 2010
    During the three day vacation, the family went to Lin'an, the mountain area near Hangzhou. We used the G60 (Shanghai - Hangzhou) expressway on our way there, and used...
  5. Back from Jinshan Beach May 1, 2010
    Shanghai is near sea, but Shanghai never has a good beach. Shanghai is one of the most richest cities with one of the highest travel demand - so people...
  6. 100 Century Ave on Top of SWFC Oct 9, 2009
    This is the photo of the 100 Century Ave on the 91th floor of Shanghai World Financial Center. I wrote about it few days ago. Here are photos. It...
  7. Get to Top of SWFC within 100 RMB Oct 3, 2009
    Here, I'd e to share a secret place with budget visitors. This is really the secret locals know. Top of World Financial Center The Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC)...
  8. Tianzifang at Taikang Road Jun 9, 2009
    Let me add some photos to the Tianzifang I mentioned the other day. Photograph by Jian Shuo Wang Photograph by Jian Shuo Wang Photograph by Jian Shuo Wang Tianzifang...
  9. Jinji Lake - Rebuild Another West Lake Apr 30, 2009
    This post was created one months ago, and only show up today. For people tired of going to West Lake in Hangzhou or The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou...
  10. Two Things Other Tourist Don't Do in Shanghai Apr 27, 2009
    When I am asked about three most interesting things that other tourists do not do in Shanghai, I typically give the following suggestion. 1. Transit Between Metro Line #1...
  11. Thoughts After Seeing Dubai Tower Mar 10, 2009
    Anyone here ever visited Dubai? Saw the Dubai Tower? Image in courtesy of Ammar Abd Rabbo I saw an article about Dubai on the recent issue of Asia Business...
  12. Drive on Nanpu Bridge for 3000 Times Dec 19, 2008
    This is a normal Friday in Shanghai. It is also around 498 days before the Shanghai Expo in 2010.In the morning, Wendy and I drove along the Nanpu Bridge...
  13. Yilin Blindman Massage Sep 7, 2008
    What is the best of Shanghai? I asked my friends. Besides sightseeing, night life, food and many other things, it is for sure that massage is part of...
  14. Photos of Wujiang Road Sep 1, 2008
    Let me just post some photos I took on the Wujiang Road 吴江路 when ICS was busy shooting me with a camera. Where is Wujiang Road Wujiang Road is...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. Google Sightseeing: Weird Places in Shanghai Jan 13, 2008
  24. 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...
  25. 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...
  26. 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...
  27. 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....
  28. 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...
  29. 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...
  30. 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...
  31. 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...
  32. 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...
  33. Street Markets in Shanghai May 7, 2007
  34. 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...
  35. 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...
  36. Night Scene of Xujiahui Jan 6, 2007
    I took some picture of Xujiahui at night. This is the north part of Xujiahui....
  37. 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...
  38. 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...
  39. 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...
  40. 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...
  41. 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....
  42. 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 -...
  43. 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
  44. 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...
  45. 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...
  46. 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,...
  47. 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...
  48. 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...
  49. 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...
  50. 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...
  51. 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...
  52. 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...
  53. 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...
  54. 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...
  55. 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...
  56. 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...
  57. 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...
  58. 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...
  59. 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...
  60. 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...
  61. 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...
  62. 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...
  63. 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...
  64. 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...
  65. 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...
  66. 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...
  67. 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...
  68. 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...
  69. 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...