S’élevant à 468 mètres de hauteur, la Perle de l’Orient est le sixième bâtiment le plus haut du monde, et probablement l’un des plus uniques. Situé sur les rives du Huangpu, ce magnifique monument est une silhouette intrigante de sphères magnanimes en équilibre sur de minces colonnes qui s’élèvent au-dessus des rues de la ville. Chacune des trois sphères les plus grandes abrite une plateforme d’observation qui garantit des vues panoramiques sur Shanghai depuis différentes altitudes, tandis que la promenade à fond de verre promet des sensations fortes. La Perle de l’Orient abrite aussi des boutiques, des sites de divertissement et un hôtel, ainsi qu’un restaurant rotatif et le musée d’histoire municipal. Souvent comparé à des perles sur une corde, ce bâtiment emblématique orne l’horizon étincelant de la ville de Shanghai tel un bijou rayonnant aux proportions extraordinaires.
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.
Promenade en béton au bord de l’eau bâtie autour d’une courbe sur le fleuve Huangpu, l’emblématique Bund est parsemé d’une collection des sites les plus monumentaux de Shanghai. Véritable labyrinthe de près de 52 bâtiments de formes, tailles, et styles architecturaux divers, allant de la Renaissance romanesque au baroque, en passant par le néoclassique et l’Art déco, il protège la zone riveraine du reste de la ville, presque comme un dépôt à ciel ouvert de structures tissées ensemble par les forces de l’histoire, de la culture et du commerce. Influencé par la brève ère coloniale que connut Shanghai avant de devenir un port de commerce en 1846, l’arrière de la façade du bâtiment abrite une série de maisons de négoce, des banques et même des consulats. Certains des édifices les plus importants qui bordent la berge pittoresque incluent le bâtiment HSBC, qui abritait autrefois le siège de la banque éponyme à Shanghai, le bâtiment de la banque russo-chinoise, l’Asia Building, le bâtiment de la Bank of China et la tour de signal Gutzlaff. Tandis que certains de ces bâtiments ont conservé des fonctions officielles, d’autres sont devenus des centres culturels et de vente au sein de cette ville commerciale.
S’élevant à 632 mètres de hauteur, l’impressionnante tour Shanghai est l’une des plus belles structures architecturales du district de Pu Dong à Shanghai. Cet immense bâtiment fut conçu en suivant les plans du célèbre cabinet de design américain Gensler, et est la copropriété d’un conglomérat de plusieurs entreprises chinoises. Comptant 128 étages qui occupent une immense surface de 380 000 mètres carrés, la tour Shanghai est comparable à la tour Jin Mao et au Centre mondial des finances de Shanghai en termes de taille. Son design cylindrique unique permet au bâtiment d’opérer de manière éco-énergique, faisant la promotion de la durabilité. Elle abrite plusieurs établissements de loisirs, des commerces et des espaces de bureaux, et a remporté le prix de l’ingénierie civile Tien-yow Jeme en 2018.
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.