Con una altura de 468 metros, la Torre de Televisión Perla Oriental se encuentra entre las seis más altas del mundo pero probablemente sea la más singular. Situada en las márgenes del río Huangpu, este edificio imponente es una estructura pintoresca compuesta por esferas posadas sobre unas columnas delicadas que se alzan sobre las calles de la ciudad. Cada una de las tres esferas más grandes cuenta con su propio observatorio desde donde pueden apreciarse las mejores vistas de Shanghái a distintas alturas, y las pasarelas con piso de cristal prometen grandes emociones difíciles de olvidar. La Torre de Televisión Perla Oriental también es el hogar de distintos establecimientos, como tiendas, espacios de entretenimiento, un hotel, un restaurante giratorio y el Museo Municipal de Historia. Este emblema icónico de la ciudad, que muchos dicen se asemeja a un collar de perlas, decora la silueta centellante de Shanghái como la joya invaluable que es.
Crane your neck to marvel at the second tallest building in Shanghai, the tallest in Jing An District and a major tourist hotspot. 945 feet tall, the magnificent structure also hosts a massive shopping center, housing some of the biggest brand names in clothing, fashion, electronics, furnishing, gifts and every imaginable household appliance. With prices as high as the structure that houses them, it's no wonder that most tourists stick to window shopping in here!
Wen Miao Temple was constructed before the establishment of Shanghai in 1267. It once served as the most esteemed center for those interested in learning the texts of the Great Teacher, Confucius. However, through the centuries it has faced many tribulations. Recently renovated, this sacred space is steeped in history and retains many of the characteristics of the Yuan Dynasty during which it was built. The old book market is one of the site's most frequented attractions and stocks plenty of periodicals and vintage magazines. The temple grounds host the highly-acclaimed Shanghai Confucius Temple Fair annually at the end of the year. This is a serene location for some soul searching or simply to get away from the frenzy of the old town.
Una pasarela de concreto construida en torno a un meandro del río Huangpu, la icónica Bund está rodeada de algunos de los emblemas más monumentales de Shanghái. Un laberinto de casi 52 edificios de distintas formas, tamaños y estilos arquitectónicos, desde el neorrománico y el barroco hasta el neoclásico y el Art Deco, protege este espacio ribereño del resto de la ciudad, casi como si se tratase de un repositorio a cielo abierto de estructuras entretejidas por las fuerzas de la historia, la cultura y el comercio. Debido a la influencia de la breve era colonial que rigió Shanghái antes de que se convirtiera en un puerto comercial en 1846, las fachadas de los edificios escondían casas de cambio, bancos y hasta consulados. Algunos de los edificios más prominentes que bordean este paseo pintoresco son el edificio del HSBC, donde antes se situó la casa central de Shanghái del banco homónimo, el Edificio del Banco Ruso-Chino, el Edificio Asia, el edificio del Banco de China y la Torre de las Señales Climáticas Gutzlaff. Si bien algunos de los edificios continúan cumpliendo un rol oficial o gubernamental, otros conforman hubs comerciales o culturales en esta ciudad enérgica.
Con una altura considerable de 632 metros, la impresionante Torre de Shanghái es uno de los más famosos íconos arquitectónicos del distrito de Pu Dong. Esta torre inmensa fue diseñada por la reconocida firma estadounidense Gensler pero es propiedad de un conglomerado de empresas chinas. Con unos 128 pisos que cubren una superficie gigantesca de 380.000 metros cuadrados, la torre se encuentra en la misma liga que la Torre Jin Mao y el Centro Financiero Mundial de Shanghái. Su diseño cilíndrico tan singular permite que la torre sea energéticamente eficiente y promueve la sustentabilidad. La Torre de Shanghái está poblada por una gran variedad de establecimientos de ocio, compras y oficinas, y fue galardonada en 2018 con el Premio de Ingeniería Civil Tien-yow Jeme.
Taking a boat tour along the Huang Pu River gives visitors an opportunity to see many of Shanghai's famous sites such as the People's Hero Monument, the Bund (Wai Tan), the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the dramatic skyline of the Pu Dong business district. Also, in view of the river are the bustling International Passenger Station of Shanghai Harbor, the docks and the Wu Song ancient gun fort relics. Open daily 9:30am.
When renowned architect Michael Graves designed the Shanghai Gallery of Art, he had its aesthetic nature in mind. Visually appealing, the gallery has a devoted 1000 square meter exhibition space, a VIP lounge, a gift shop and a collection area. The gallery housed at Three on the Bund, lives by its objective to promote and facilitate the buying and selling of local and international modern art. So besides, painting and sculpture one also gets to see new-age media like installations, photography and video art. For an enlightening dekko into the world of contemporary art, head to Shanghai Gallery of Art.
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall is where the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra performs on a regular basis. Musicians from all over playing almost any and every kind of instruments to all genres of classical music. A world famous concert hall it is but the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is not the only event that takes place there; small chamber music concerts are also very popular there where the maestros of classical music come alive for the audience. Check their website for further details.
Located in the bustling Pu Dong district of Shanghai, the Yuanshen Sports Centre offers a great spectator experience for sports buffs. The center's stadium, which has a capacity of about 20,00, regularly holds football matches which you can enjoy with your buddies and fellow sports buffs. The center is also a hub for badminton and is equipped with good facilities to allow people to play and enjoy a game of racket and shuttlecock. The venue also hosts several badminton matches, and China being a major player in the badminton field, you can expect some really entertaining performances awaiting your audience.
The Shanghai art scene has gone through some rapid growth, promotion and expansion in the recent years, and one prominent area where this is truly visible is the Moganshan road area in the city. With several art galleries vying for the premier slot, the competition is intense. But it has also compelled the galleries to strive for perfection, which has in-turn brought out the best in them and has benefited the art sphere. The Vanguard Gallery is one such gallery, which gives focus to the young local artists. Periodically, there are exhibitions that display beautiful paintings, astounding sculptures and bewitching installations by these artists. Besides these media, the gallery also hosts works in photography, prints and even video. The gallery even holds competitions which help give attention to the art scene in China, where international artists can participate. Do check out the website for details on up-coming exhibitions and shows.
Formerly consisting of old and forgotten warehouses, Moganshan Lu has now been transformed into one of the most promising and up-and-coming areas for contemporary art in Shanghai. With over 120 art galleries and studios packed tightly alongside a wealth of shops, modern cafes and stylish dining options, Moganshan Art District makes for an eye-opening experience. Exhibitions and workshops reveal the work of both established artists and those new to the Chinese art scene. Outside the galleries, the impressive street art splashed across the walls completes this area as a truly inspiring and precious space for Shanghai’s ever-growing modern art scene.
A huge eclectic space used for concerts, On Stage Shanghai is garnering reputation for being a prominent venue in the city. With a nightly dose of live gigs and creative programs, patrons can enjoy tasty grubs and fine drinks here. Some of the previous line ups are Circa Zero, Mr Graceless and Taiwan Rock.