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4 Jun 2021 9 mins

Shanghai is a treasure trove of things to see. Find

historical landmarks that tell the stories of old
Shanghai. Visit lesser-known urban developments
that transport you back to an old English market
town. Here are some of Lanson Lifetylists’ top
Shanghai attractions.

1. Yu Garden

Yu Yuan Tea Garden

Yu Garden is a classical Chinese garden located in

Huangpu District. First built in 1559, this historic
Shanghai attraction was a private garden of a Ming
dynasty government o!cer named Pan Yunduan.
Like most Chinese gardens, Yu Garden is enclosed
by walls and features a blend of architecture,
natural landscapes, decorative rocks and water
elements. Don’t miss the Great Rockery, Exquisite
Jade Rock, Wanhua Chamber, Sansui Hall and the
Nine-Turn Bridge (walking across it is said to bring
one good luck!). Outside the garden is Yuyuan
Bazaar, where you will find hundreds of shops and
stalls selling souvenirs, traditional decorations and
snacks. There are also a number of restaurants,
including Ningbo Dumplings where you can try
both sweet and savoury glutinous rice balls, and
teahouses like the Fenghui Tang-styled Teahouse
where you can sample and buy different kinds of
tea. As this is one of the busiest attractions in
Shanghai, we recommend going on a weekday or in
the morning to avoid crowds.

Address: No. 218 Anren Street, Huangpu Qu,

Shanghai

Getting there: The garden is easily accessible from

the Yuyuan Garden metro station.

2. Shanghai French
Concession

Wukang Mansion, formerly known as the Normandie

Apartments

No visit to Shanghai is complete without checking

out the picturesque Shanghai French Concession
area. Here you can take a break from the fast-paced
city lifestyle and towering skyscrapers that define
Shanghai’s skyline. Stroll along the sycamore tree-
lined boulevards and admire many of its well-
reserved buildings and residences that date back to
the 1800s like the Wukang Mansion, the oldest
veranda-style apartment building in Shanghai. As
well as being a premier residential area, the
Shanghai French Concession is also home to live-
music venues, concept bars, hip restaurants,
outdoor cafes, charming boutiques and a number of
historic sites and museums.

Address: Huangpu District and Xuhui District,

Shanghai

Getting there: Take metro Line 10 to Xintiandi

station, Line 13 to Huaihai Middle Road station, or
Line 1, 9 or 11 to Xujiahui station to start exploring.

3. Thames Town

Elizabethan architecture in Thames Town

Located in Songjiang New City is Thames Town, an

English market town-style community named after
the famed River Thames in London. Here you can
walk along cobbled streets and find red telephone
boxes, statues of famous figures like Winston
Churchill, and Victorian lamp posts dotted across
the town. Solely filled with Elizabethan architecture,
the landmark of the town is a church modelled off
the Christ Church in Bristol, which is also a popular
wedding photography background for locals.

Address: No.900 Sanxinbei Road, Songjiang

District, Shanghai

Getting there: Take metro Line 9 to Songjiang

Xincheng station, then take bus 16 to YuShu Bei Lu.
From there, it is a 10-minute walk to Thames Town.

4. Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Nanjing Road is a prime commercial area in the

heart of Shanghai. The largely pedestrianised East
Nanjing Road stretches from the Bund to People’s
Park and is perhaps the busiest and most popular
shopping district of the city. Shop in historic
department stores like Shanghai No.1 Department
Store, which was first opened in 1934. Browse
through time-honoured brands like Zhang Xiao
Quan that specialises in kitchen tools and scissors.
Taste traditional local snacks from century-old food
stores like Shen Da Cheng and Zhen Lao Da Fang.
As night falls, take the Dangdang sightseeing tram
that runs between Middle Xizang Road to Middle
Henan Road. Admire the unique sights and
architecture along both sides of the road as the
entire street lights up. Compared to the eastern part
of Nanjing Road, West Nanjing Road is a more high-
end commercial area. It begins near People’s Park,
where East Nanjing Road ends and extends all the
way to West Yan’an Road in Jing’an District. This
area is home to modern shopping malls, luxury
labels and five-star hotels.

Address: Nanjing Road, Shanghai

Getting there: Take Line 2 or 10 to East Nanjing

Road metro station, or Lines 2, 12 or 13 to West
Nanjing Road metro station.

5. Tianzifang

Tianzifang in Former French Concession

Tianzifang is an arts and crafts enclave located in a

revamped traditional residential neighbourhood in
the Shanghai French Concession area. This popular
Shanghai attraction boasts some of the best-
preserved Shikumen houses, an architectural style
that is uniquely Shanghai. Wander through over 100
art galleries and design studios, craft shops, tea
houses, coffee shops, bars, textile shops, antique
shops, souvenir shops and boutiques. These lanes
are ideal for souvenir shopping for those looking for
a keepsake of their trip in Shanghai. Shops in
Tianzifang are typically open between 10 am and 11
pm, while some bars open till late.

Address: Lane 210, Taikang Road, Luwan District,

Shanghai

Getting there: Visit by taking metro Line 9 to

Dapuqiao station and getting out from Exit 1, which
is right opposite Tianzifang.

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