Shanghai

Shanghai

The largest city by population in the People’s Republic of China. This beautiful city in east china brings you a glamorous blend of cultures, modern and traditional. Shanghai “City above the Seal” is one of the most westernized city in China, after Hong Kong. 


The Jin Mao Tower, is one of the main attractions in Shanghai. It is 88 floors tall, as the number 8 stands for wealth and prosperity. It is home to one of the highest hotels in the world, the Grand Hyatt which occupies the 53^rd to 87^th floors. Two high-speed elevators take you to the 88^th floor in 45 seconds. You can also enjoy a complementary drink on the 87^th floor when you show your admissions ticket.

Address 88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong, 200121

Cost: Observation deck Y100

Hours: Daily 8 am--10 pm

http://www.jinmao88.com/jinmao_edifice.htm

The Shanghai Museum

This museum is home to relics and artifacts that hold 5,000 years of Chinas history. It holds bronzes, coins, seals, calligraphy, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, jade, Ming, and Qing dynasties furniture, and indigenous art. It is home to one of the best bronze collections in the world, and costume galleries

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Located at 201 Renin Dadao, Huangpu, Shanghai, 200003

It is Free, Y40 for English-language audio guide

Hours of operation Daily 9--5                  

http://www.shanghaimuseum.net/en/index.jsp