A Quick Glance at the Shanghai Yuyuan Garden A visit to Shanghai China cannot be complete without visiting the popular Shanghai Yuyuan garden. The historic garden was built over 400 years ago in the-Ming-Dynasty. It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Shanghai, especially the lovers of history and nature. Visitors to the garden enjoy its beautiful scenery, amazing layout and artistic architecture that you cannot find anywhere else. Some of the popular activities in the garden include exploration and photography. To top it all, the garden is not age restricted and you need at least 1-2 hours to sample what it has to offer. Things to See in the Yu Garden The key scenic areas that visitors see in the garden include the Inner Garden, Sansui Hall, Dainchum Hall, Huijing Hall, Wanhua Chamber and the Yuhua Hall. Visitors also see popular highlights-of-the-garden such as the Yuyuan Bazaar, gorgeous-sculptures-and- carvings, and as well as the traditional Chinese architecture. This includes the buildings and items that were used by the Pan family during the era of the Ming Dynasty. Actually, there is nothing as relaxing as exploring the zigzag bridges, rockeries, impressive pools, archways and pagodas in the Yu garden. […]
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How to get to Yatai xinyang market You’ll find it right near the Science and Technology Museum Metro Stop, which is on Metro Line 2. Download Shanghai metro map When traveling, one of the fondest experiences one can have is visiting the local markets to examine what they can to offer. From food and drinks to clothing to simple gadgets to remember the place by- there is something for everyone. The market, located underground near the Science & Technology Museum is bustling with activity. There is a friendly atmosphere to the place. With many vendors offering an extensive range of items such as those listed above, there is no shortage of gifts you can pick up for friends and family. Many of the vendors, however, will be very intent on selling you their items in very persuasive fashion. Be careful as many of the items can be cheap versions of products that are more expensive elsewhere in the world. Feel free to bargain with the local merchants, as they will often listen to give you a better deal as it will still benefit them. The market also offers photo ops for travelers wanting to get something featuring themselves to not […]
Located right in the heart of Shanghai city lies Xintiandi. It has developed into a major tourist attraction because of its architectural beauty. The unique thing about this place is that all the buildings have the traditional walls and tiles which were used in ancient China. However, the interior is completely different and is reminiscent of the modern era. This place is the perfect mix of the past and the present. When you visit this place, you will get a feel of what China looked like during the 1920s and how it has changed over the years. The entire area is divided into two parts: North Block and the South Block. Spread over a vast area of around 25000 sq km, the South Block consists of mainly modern buildings with a slightly ancient touch. Inside the block, you will find plenty of entertainment options like cinemas and food courts. You can also do some shopping at the various ornament shops over there. In the North Block, you will find plenty of Shikumen buildings with modern interiors. Here, you will also find plenty of restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine like German, Italy or American. One thing for sure is that […]
Whenever the history of Shanghai and China as a whole is written, Shanghai Nanjing Road take a whole page if not a chapter. The three and a half miles stretch, which was built in the mid-19th century at the heart of Shanghai, serves as China’s longest and busiest shopping street. It is estimated that more than a million people from all walks of life flock this road on a daily basis to shop in its post-modern malls enjoy local and international meals in the hundreds of food joints, or for sightseeing in the ten Shanghai Metro Line trains. The road also serves as a prime celebrations center for important holidays both in the Chinese and Christians’ calendar. Since 1945, the road has had two wings- East Nanjing Road and West Nanjing Road- both of which diverge from the People’s Square and run to The Bund on the East and Jing’an District on the west. The West Nanjing Road This is the section set aside for fashion-seeking shoppers, high-end offices, and restaurants. Among the notable fashion brands in this region include Calvin Klein, Gucci, Adidas, and Timberland among hundreds of others. It also serves as Shanghai’s historical hub, with the Shanghai […]
Places you can visit in Wuzhen water town. Wuzhen water town is among the top city in south China. These are ancient towns in southern China. These states have been praised and also known as the land of abundance. The Wuzhen fully conserves the water town style and also the pattern in the Republican period and even in the late Qing Dynasty. The entire Wuzhen water town can be divided into 4 part that is; northern part, southern region, eastern part and also a western part. In these parts, there are many things you can see thus they are the best place to visit. To visit this site, you should know about different places to see. The following are some of the places you can visit in Wuzhen water town. The Ancient Bed Museum: This museum is the first museum that is devoted to many collections and also displays of the antique beds. In this museum, there are many exquisite’s examples of the unique or original style, the oldest dating which is back to the Ming Dynasty. The Folk Customs Museum: In this museum, it efficiently displays the Wuzhen’s customs concerning birthdays, childbirths, weddings and also seasonal change reflecting […]
The fascinating beauty of the Ancient Tongli water town Tongli Water Town initially called Futu (meaning a fertile land), is a well-preserved water town located on the outskirts of Suzhou, Shanghai. With a history of more than 1000 years, the town has recently become a tourist attraction center with its main attraction sites being canals. The town is approximately 24 square miles and has an estimated population of about 33 thousand residents. True to its reputation, this water town is quite a fantastic travel destination ideal for adventurous activities and holidays with an ultimate traditional Chinese’s cultural experience. With its network of waterways and lakes, Tongli town was initially inaccessible, and therefore, it never went through the devastating war experience that other places faced. As a result, several of its ancient buildings are still conserved. These old structures include temples, several scenic stone bridges, houses and private gardens. Some of the Tourist Attractions you shouldn’t miss when visiting Tongli town include: The Garden-Style buildings Most of the famous gardens in Tongli exhibit a perfect combination of artistic gardens and practical residences. These structures include the Jiayin hall, the Chongben hall, and the Tuisi garden. The fascinating ancient stone bridges While this water town is well known for its river-lanes […]
Zhujiajiao water town is an ancient town located in the suburbs of Shanghai city. Zhujiajiao is reputed as Venice of Shanghai and is considered as one of the top cultural sites in Shanghai. The town is believed to have started 1700 years ago, and it is still bright and flourishing to date. With beautiful scenery brought about by the clear water canals and ancient architectural buildings, Zhujiajiao water town provides an exquisite experience for both the locals and the tourists that visit the town. What to see at Zhujiajiao water town Zhujiajiao water town is home to many beautiful sites that include historical sites, private gardens, a monumental bridge and business streets and alleys that attract a large number of tourists to the town. Any visitor traveling to Zhujiajiao water town must visit the some of the following places to get the full experience. 1. Kezhi garden Kezhi garden is considered the hidden treasure of Zhujiajiao water town. Kezhi garden is made up of two areas; the study area (ke) and the farming area (zhe) symbolizing the two main activities in the garden. With over 200 iconic buildings, the garden offers beautiful scenery to behold. 2. The Fangsheng bridge […]