| The Sheshan Mountain Catholic Church |
| Sheshan Mountain Catholic Church, was the first Catholic church in the Far East, and is erected on the top of West Sheshan Mountain. It was originally constructed by French missionaries during the reign of Emperor Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty and has been renovated several times... |
| The Shanghai Museum |
 The Shanghai Museum was originally housed within the City Library on Nanjing Road until 1995. This spectacular building is now the centerpiece of People's Square.The Museum is a harmonious combination of square shapes and circular ones, epitomizing the Chinese traditional concept ... |
| The Old City God's Temple |
 (Laochenghuangmiao)is a major yet relatively inactive, Taoist temple in Shanghai. It is located in the area south of Yan'an Road on the Fangbang Zhong Road.During the Ming Dynasty, Zhangshouyue, the head of Shanghai County, dedicated a temple to the local city god... |
| The Jinmao Building |
 The incredible Jinmao Building in Pudong (Shanghai's Wall Street) is the tallest building in China, the second tallest in Asia, houses the tallest hotel ever built and is currently the third tallest building in the world! On a clear day, the Jinmao acts as a beacon for locals and ... |
| The Shanghai Grand Theatre |
 Located in the northwest of People's Square is the Shanghai Grand Theatre. This dazzling new building was designed by a French architect who came up with a complete design scheme including materials and lighting. The building seems to be made almost entirely from glass and ... |
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| The Great World |
 Built in 1917, the Great World ( Dashijie )Amusement Center has a checkered past. It was rumored to have been built by a Shanghainese organized crime boss. After Liberation (the Chinese Revolution), the building has been used for various purposes until its' current ... |
| The Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen |
 Not far from one of the main Shopping districts and in the heart of the French Concession, is the former residence of Dr. Sun Yatsen. Dr. Sun, founder of the Chinese Nationalist Party and his his wife, Madame Song stayed here between 1918 and 1924... |
| The Former Residence of Zhou Enlai |
 Zhou Enlai's former residence (Zhougongguan) is located on Sinan Road. It is a three-storey house with a strong French architectural flavor. Zhou Enlai, the former Chinese Prime Minister in the 1960s and 70s is seen by many as one of China's greatest twentieth century leaders... |
| Hengshan Community Church |
 This gorgeous and secluded church building was originally built with funds from overseas Chinese. The Church was completed in 1925, and is located on one of the city's most prestigious and good looking streets. The style is modern Gothic and the gorgeous red tones... |
| Jade Buddha Temple |
 The Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si) was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909) and burned down in the early 20th century. In 1918, Jade Buddha Temple was rebuilt on Anyuan Road. The construction of the temple is in the magnificent architectural ... |
| Nanjing Road |
 Nanjing Road was the first commercial road in Shanghai. In the early 20th century, there were only four department stores along this stretch. Today, it has become the number one place for shopping in the city. The money at work in the road has encouraged many companies... |
| Jingan Temple |
 Jingan temple is a famous and active Buddhist temple in Shanghai. Temples have been built on this site dating back to the Eastern Wu Dynasty in 247 AD. The current temple was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty and was renovated in 1953,1984 and 2000... |
| Longhua Temple |
 The Longhua Temple (Longhua Si) is the oldest and largest temple in the Shanghai area. Although Longhua Temple was built during the Song Dynasty, the current Longhua Temple was established during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty... |
| People's Square |
 People's Square is a spectacular space in the heart of the city. Formerly the city's race-course, a sports arena and a gamblers paradise, the area west of Nanjing Lu was converted after the war to become the People's Square. Unlike many other Chinese city squares... |
| Pujiang River Tours |
 Taking a tour along the Huangpu River (also known as the Pujiang) is the best way to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river. On the eastern side of the river stand the magnificent architecture of the buildings along the Bund, as well as other sites like the Monument... |
| Oriental Pearl TV Tower |
 The Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower stands in Pudong Park in the new and developing Lujiazui district on the banks of the Huangpu River. The tower was once the highest building in the city but now, although it's spire reaches higher than the Jinmao Building... |
| The Bund |
 The symbol of old and new Shanghai, the Bund (officially known as Zhongshan Lu) is Shanghai¡¯s most famous landmark. The ¡°Bund¡± is from an Anglo Indian term meaning the muddy embankment on the waterfront, and it is the Huangpu River which helps create the uniquely ... |
| The Former Residence of Lu Xun |
 The famous writer, Lu Xun, was born in a small city south of Shanghai called Shaoxing in 1881. This man with humble origins, came to be recognized as one of the greatest twentieth century Chinese writers. The main focus of Lu Xun's work was to describe the lives... |
| Shanghai Stadium |
 The Shanghai Stadium is a fantastically modern and slightly surreal construction. The roof of the building resembles snow capped peaks on a mountain range and is shaped like a saddle! The stadium can accommodate up to 80,000 people and has in the past hosted many national and international tournaments.... |
| Yuyuan Garden |
 The Yuyuan gardens are situated not far from the Bund in the southwestern side of the city. The Yuyuan is certainly tacky- a kind of China meets Disney with an added twist- but nevertheless well worth a visit... |
| The Former Residence of Song Qingling |
 Madame Song Qingling was the wife of the revolutionary, Sun Yatsen. Song lived at this house on Huaihai Lu at various stages in her life until she died in 1948. Song Qingling (unlike her sister Meiling) remained faithful to the revolutionary cause throughout her entire life ... |
| The St. Ignatius Cathedral |
 Originally built in 1906, Shanghai's largest Catholic Church is located in the Xujiahui district, a relatively new and fast developing area just west of the French Concession where many of the city's offices and businesses are based...
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