Shanghai Travel Guide Book - China Travel

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Shanghai OverviewShanghai, also known as Hu, is the largest andmost prosperous city in China. As one of themain port cities in China, hundreds of foreigntravelers arrived at Shanghai to start their tripsin China. It is a bustling internationalmetropolis which plays an important role inChina’s economy, culture, transport, industry,finance, trade and exhibition.Shanghai is situated in the Yangtze River Deltanext to the East China Sea. As one of thelargest cities in Asia, Shanghai has rich culturalrelics. Travelers can not only experience amodern trip including the Bund, Xintiandi, theOriental Pearl TV Tower and World FinancialCenter, but also explore an old and ancientjourney by visiting the Yuyuan Garden, JadeBuddha Temple and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.Nearby Suzhou and Hangzhou, it is easy tovisit some ancient water towns in Jiangsu andZhejiang Provinces from Shanghai.In addition, Shanghai starts 72-hour visa freetravel in 2013. Travelers can enjoy a shortjourney without applying for a Chinese travelvisa to experience local culture and life.

Shanghai WeatherWith a pleasant northern subtropical maritime monsoon climate, Shanghai enjoys four distinctseasons, generous sunshine and abundant rainfall. Its spring and autumn are relatively shortcompared with summer and winter. The average annual temperature is 16 C. The city is frost-freefor up to 230 days a year, and receives an average annual rainfall of 1,200 mm.Shanghai winter temperatures can drop below zero (Celsius) from late January to mid-February andviews may be gray and misty. Spring brings warmth from April to mid-May. Autumn is from lateSeptember to mid-November, which can be very cool.In summer the hot and humid weather makes outdoor conditions uncomfortable, with temperaturessometimes reaching 40 C (104 F) in July and August, and lasting up to 10 days. Highest rainfall isbetween May and September which accounts for 70% of the annual rainfall. There are many rainydays between the middle of June and the middle of July and heavy rain and thunderstorms can beexpected from late August to mid-September.Clothing tip:In short, silk long johns and down jackets are needed in winter, an ice block for each armpit insummer and an umbrella wouldn't go astray in either of these seasons.Best Time to Travel:Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Shanghai.Between March and May Shanghai is warm and comfortable for spring outings, the trees are greenand flowers bursting into bloom. Long-sleeved T-shirts, a thin overcoat and sweater will be enough.Zhujiajiao Water Town, Suzhou and Hangzhou are the best destinations to travel to as the placesboast overwhelming spring scenery.Autumn (September to November) is another good time to visit, perfect to enjoy the annual crabseason against the golden backdrop of autumn colors.

Shanghai72 hours visa-free travelAmong the 45 countries, travelers with third country visas and plane tickets to thirdcountries can enjoy 72 hours visa-free stay in Shanghai. During 72-hour stay,travelers can’t leave Shanghai for other cities in China and have to depart fromShanghai to the third countries. This policy in Shanghai is only suitable for transitpassengers who arrive at Hongqiao and Pudong airports. So transit passengers from45 countries arriving by ship or train can’t benefit from 72 hours visa-free travel.More FAQs are here: 72 Hours Free Visa Policy in Beijing and Shanghai45 countries to benefit:24 countries in the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland , Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,and Switzerland.Other 7 European Countries: Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria,and Romania, Ukraine.6 countries in the Americas: United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, andChile.2 countries in Oceania: Australia, and New Zealand.6 countries in Asia: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, andQatar.Experience a 72 hours visa-free travel: 3 Day Visa-free Shanghai Essence TourIn addition, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing and Shenyang joins Shanghaito offer 72-hour visa free travels in China.

ShanghaiAttractionsWestern style buildings are full of Shanghai. There are a lotof attractions including ancient Yuyuan Garden, famousZhujiajiao water town, modern buildings like WorldFinancial Center and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. You canalso visit some western historic relics like FrenchConcession and St Ignatius Cathedral.M50 Art District and Tianzifang are popular places fortravelers who love arts. The night of Shanghai has attractedthousands of travelers from the whole world. To take acruise along the Huangpu River is the best choice to viewbeautiful and magnificent night scenery. The Bund has beenon the must-visit list for most travelers to Shanghai.

Must-see Attractionsin ShanghaiYuyuan Garden (豫园)Located in the downtown of Shanghai, YuyuanGarden is a private garden of the MingDynasty. Travelers can experience exquisitetraditional Chinese garden, and enjoy tastylocal snacks such as Xiaolongbao and cakesthere. The Yuyuan Garden nearby the Bund isa symbol of Shanghai’s ancient life.Address: No.137, Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区安仁街137号)Opening hours: 08:30 to 17:00 (Apr.1st to Jun.30th and Sep.1st to Nov.30th)08:30 to 16:30 (Dec.1st to Mar.31th to Jul.1st to Aug.31th)Ticket: 40 CNY(Apr.1st to Jun.30th and Sep.1st to Nov.30th)30 CNY (Dec.1st to Mar.31th to Jul.1st to Aug.31th)How to get there:Take Bus 11, 26, 920, or 926 and get off at New North Gate (新北门) station.Take 932 or Tourism Bus 1 and get off at Chenghuangmiao Yuyuan (城隍庙豫园) station.Or take Subway line 10 and get off at Yuyuan (豫园) station.The Bund(外滩)To see dozens of exotic building clustersalong the Bund has been popular amongtravelers. The Bund stands for a modern lifein Shanghai. The architectures with differentstyles were built in different periods such asthe Bank of China, Peace Hotel, ChinaCustoms and HSBC buildings. Travelersshould not miss the night of the Bund whichis one of the highlights in China.Address: At Huangpu river bank in Huangpu District, the downtown of ing hours: a whole dayTicket: FreeHow to get there:Take Bus 317,576,868 are available to the Bund.Take Subway Line 2 and get off Nanjing East Road(南京东路).

Must-see Attractionsin ShanghaiNanjing Road Pedestrian Street(南京路步行街)If travelers want to do some shopping, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street isthe first choice in Shanghai. With a length of 1200 meters, it is a popularinternational shopping paradise. As one of the earliest shopping streets inShanghai, Nanjing Road has been one of the most bustling shoppingstreets. Besides, a lot of travelers head to Nanjiang Road because of itslocal snacks.Address: Nanjing Road, in downtown of ShanghaiOpening hours: 24 hoursTicket: FreeHow to get there:Travelers can take Subway Line 1 or 8 to Renmin Square station(人民广场站), Subway Line 2 to Nanjing East Road(南京东路站) or RenminSquare station(人民广场站). Bus 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 37, 49, 55 and921 are available.

Must-see Attractionsin ShanghaiThe Oriental Pearl TV Tower (东方明珠)With a height of 468 meters, the OrientalPearl TV Tower is one of the landmarks inShanghai. Travelers can take asightseeing elevator from the bottom tothe top to view magnificent modernbuildings. Located in Lujiazui in PudongNew Area, it is a good place to see thewhole Bund and the Huangpu River.Book a tour to see the TV Tower: 4 DayShanghai & Suzhou Highlights TourAddress: Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zoneat bank of Huangpu River in 区)Opening hours: 08:00-21:30(Tickets arestopped selling at 21:00.)Ticket: 160 CNYHow to get there:Travelers can takeSubway Line 2 and get off at Lujiazuistation(陆家嘴站).Bus 992and 993 are available to the OrientalPearl TV Tower.

Must-see Attractionsin ShanghaiShanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心)Nearby Jinmao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center is a skyscraper in Lujiazui. Witha height of 492 meters, it has 100 floors including sightseeing floors from Floor 94 to100.Travelers can have a grand view of the modern Shanghai, however, if travelers areafraid of heights, it will be a big challenge to break through.Address: 1st Building, No.100, Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, ��)Opening hours: 08:00-23:00(No entrance after 22:00)Ticket: 150 CNY including Floor 94, 97 and 100110 CNY including Floor 94 and 97100 CNY including Floor 94How to get there:Subway: Take Subway Line 2 and get off Dongchang Road (东昌路站)station or LujiazuiStation(陆家嘴站).Bus: take Bus 82, 583,875,961,985 and get off Lujiazui Ring Road Pucheng Roadstation(陆家嘴环路浦城路站)or Bus 85,454, 584,783,799,922 to Century Avenue EastHospital Station(世纪大道东方医院站).Tel: 021-38672008

Must-see Attractionsin ShanghaiXintiandi(新天地)Near the south side of Huaihai Middle Road,Xintiandi is divided into two parts. The northpart has old local Shikumens which are the mostrepresentative residences in Shanghai, and thesouth part has modern architectures. You canexperience the old Shanghai in 1920s to 1930sin Xintiandi, and enjoy a modern life inside theShikumens. It is a popular destination loved bytravelers from home and abroad.See Xintiandi from Beijing: 2 Day Shanghai Highlights from BeijingAddress: 181 Alley, Taichang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai(上海市黄浦区太仓路181弄)Opening hours: 24 hoursTicket: FreeHow to get there: Take Subway Line 1 to Huangpo South Road station(黄坡南路站)or Subway Line 10 to Xintiandi station(新天地站)French Concession (法租界)French Concession was the largest andthe most prosperous among four FrenchConcessions of China. Saint Joseph'schurch was the only Catholic Church inFrench Concession. Nowadays, you cansee old French style houses, have coffeein a coffee bar and enjoy a night life in abar.Address: Xuhui and Luwan districts, Shanghai(上海徐汇区和卢湾区)Opening hours: 24 hoursTicket: FreeHow to get there:Take Bus 42,167,320,911,920,926 and get off and Huaihai MiddleRoad(怀海中路)or Shaanxi South Road(陕西南路).

Must-see Attractionsin ShanghaiTianzifang (田子坊)Tianzifang, also known as Taikang Road, is aconcentration of art galleries, shops,photographic exhibitions and a variety of coffeebars. Antique shops in Sinan Intersection attractnumerous antique collectors. A lot of famousChinese artists including Chen Yifei, ErDongqiang, Wang Jiajun and Li Shoubai opentheir art galleries in Tianzifang.Address: 210 Alley, Taikang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai(上海市卢湾区泰康路210弄)Opening hours: 24 hoursTicket: FreeHow to get there:Bus 24, 96 on Jianguo West Road(建国西路), Bus 17,41,146 and786 on Shaanxi South Road(陕西南路), Bus 36, 786, 869, 986, 932, 933 onChongqing South Road(重庆南路) are convenient to Tianzifang.Take Metro Line 9 and get off at Dapuqiao station(打浦桥站).Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (朱家角古镇)With a long history, Zhujiajiao AncientTown is one of top 4 famous historicaland cultural towns in Shanghai. Travelerscan see a lot of well preserved ancientbuildings of the Qing Dynasty inZhujiajiao. Small bridges, water, oldhouses compose of a beautiful and cozypicture of water town. You can take a small boat to enjoy a quiet journey in Zhujiajiao. It is a greatplace to take photos of Chinese water town.Book a tour to wander in Zhujiajiao: 4 Day Shanghai Relaxing TourAddress: 36,Meizhou Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai ing hours: 08:30-16:30Ticket: 30 CNYHow to get there:Take tourism bus at Shanghai Stadium-Gate 5 (上海体育场-五号门) or Huzhu Express (沪朱高速快线)at Renmin Square Pu’an Road Jinling Road station (人民广场普安路金陵路). Take Shangtai Line (上太线)at Caoxi North Road(漕溪北路) or Shangzhu Line(上朱线)at Shanghai South Railway Station(上海火车南站)to Qingpu Bus Station (青浦汽车站) and transfer to Zhujiajiao.

Other PopularAttractionsShanghai City Planning Exhibition Center(上海城市规划展示馆)City, culture, environment, development are themes of Shanghai City PlanningExhibition Center. Occupying an area of 4,000 square meters, it is a good place toknow the past, present and future of Shanghai. F1 knowledge exhibition, Dalipainting exhibition and solo Picasso exhibition are the highlights in Shanghai CityPlanning Exhibition Center.Address: 100 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu 00号)Opening hours: 9:00-17:00(From Monday to Thursday); 9:00-18:00(Fridayto Sunday)Ticket: 30 CNYHow to get there:Travelers can take Subway Line 1 or 2 and get off at People’sSquare(人民广场站). Bus 18, 20, 46, 49, 71, 123, 537 are also available to theexhibition hall.Telephone: 021-63184477Office website in English: http://www.supec.org/index.html

Other PopularAttractionsShanghai Museum(上海博物馆)Shanghai Museum is a large museum featured in ancientChinese art. It is situated on the south side of the People’sSquare in Huangpu District of central Shanghai. It is one ofthe largest and best museums in China. Amongst all thecollections, the highlights of the museum include bronzewares, ceramics porcelain, jade articles, seals, furniture,calligraphy works and paintings.Location: No. 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District(黄浦区人民大道201号)How to Get There: Take Bus No. 454, 112, 123, 71, 934, 145or 46. Or take Subway Line 1, 2 or 8 and get off at People’sSquare Station(人民广场站).Ticket Price: FreeOpening Time: 9:00-17:00 (No admission after 16:00)except MondayTel: 021-63723500Official Jade Buddha Temple (玉佛寺)Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most famous Buddhareligious temples. It attracts many visitors locally andoverseas to Shanghai every year, especially during theChinese New Year. There are a lot of religious events hostedby the temple. The temple can pursue silent from sound, andis described as a clean land in the busy city. The main andpopular structures of the temple are the great Devajara Hall,Mahavira Hall, and the Jade Buddha Tower.Address: 170 Anyuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai(上海市普陀区安远路170号)Ticket: 20 CNYOpening hours: 08:00-16: 30How to get there: Bus 13, 19, 24, 36, 54, 63, 68, 76, 105, 106,112, 113, 138, 206, 223, 506, 516, 550, 563, 738, 768, 830,837, 866, and 922 can reach Jade Buddha Temple.

Other PopularAttractionsMadame Tussauds Shanghai (上海杜莎夫人蜡像馆)Madame Tussauds Shanghai is the sixth Madame TussaudsWax Museum in the world. It has more than 80 wax figuresincluding popular musicians, Hollywood stars, film stars,world heroes and sport stars such as Michael Jackson, NicoleKidman, Andy Lau, Albert Einstein and David Beckham. Youcan take photos with the figures and take part in interactiveactivities including joining a meeting with Bill Gate.Address: Floor 10, New World Building, Nanjing Road (west),ShanghaiOpening hours: 10:00-22:00 The tickets are stopped sellingat 21:00.Ticket: 135 CNYHow to get there:Bus Route: Bus 18, 20, 37, 46, 167, 518, 537, 930 and 952Metro Route: Subway Line 1, 2 and 8 to the People’s SquareStationTelephone: 021-63597166China Art Palace(中华艺术宫)China Art Palace is China Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai Expo.At present, it is kept for travelers to see fine Chinese arts.There are some famous exhibitions held in China Art Palacewhich is free to the public. If travelers are interested inChinese arts such as Chinese paintings, China Art Palace is agood place to visit in Shanghai.Address: located near Guozhan Road and Yuntai Road withinZone A of the Expo Site, in Putong New Area.Opening hours: 19:00-17:00 except MondayTicket: 20 CNYHow to get there:Subway: Take Subway Line 8 and get off at China ArtPalace(中华艺术宫).Bus: Take Bus 82,164,454,576,734,786,818,974,978,981 orTunnel Line 1 and get off Pudong South Road Shangnan Roadstation(上南路浦东南路站).Telephone: 400-921-9021

Other PopularAttractionsM50 Art District (M50创意园)50 Moganshan Road, also known as M50, is a right place toexplore the fine Chinese contemporary art in Shanghai. ArtGalleries get together at 50 Moganshan Road near the SuzhouCreek. Now, it is the hottest art center in Shanghai, such as the798 Art Community in Beijing.Location: 50 Moganshan Road, Putuo District, How to Get There:Take Bus 63,106,768 or 801 to Tianmu West Road HengfengRoad station(天目西路恒丰路站)Ticket Price: Free.Opening Time: 9: 30-18:30

Other PopularAttractionsQibao Ancient Town(七宝古镇)Qibao Ancient Town is another great option to see water towns afterZhouzhuang, Xitang and Zhujiajiao Ancient Towns. Less touched bytravelers, its great location and low expense make it become a populardestination on weekends. You can see beautiful water town scenerywith ancient houses. Puppet show acted by local artists on the streetsis the highlight of Qibao Ancient Town.Address: Qibao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai(上海市闵行区七宝镇)Opening hours: 24 hours Ticket: FreeHow to get there:Take Subway Line 9 to Qibao Station(七宝站)and leave from Exit 2.Take Bus 87,91,92,513,735,748,803 or Shangshe Line(上佘线), NanjiaLine(南嘉线),Husong Line(沪松线),Huchen Line(沪陈线) and get offat Qibao Station(七宝站).

Shanghai'sNeighborsShanghai's Neighbors

Shanghai'sNeighborsHangzhou (杭州)A famous Chinese saying goes “above there is heaven, on earth there isHangzhou”. Renowned as a popular tourist destination in china,Hangzhou is a bustling resort with many historical heritage sites as wellas impressive natural beauty. The West Lake, with its extraordinaryscenery and temples of historical, cultural and aesthetic value justifythe city’s legendary status as “paradise on the earth”. Other sights hereare Lingyin Temple, Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Peak Flew from afar.See Hangzhou’s highlights from Shanghai: 2 Day Hangzhou Bullet TrainTour from Shanghai

Shanghai'sNeighborsSuzhou (苏州)Suzhou is famous for its unique, elegantgardens, its network of rivers and canals, andits silk production. The city is very attractive,with a lot to offer visitors, including ancient,beautifully architected gardens, temples, stonebridges, silk factory, and traditional Chineselifestyle and so on.See Suzhou’s traditional exquisite gardens: 2Day Suzhou's Exquisite Gardens TourNanjing (南京)Nanjing is an age-old city with both modernand ancient features. It served as the capitalfor six ancient dynasties, and harbors someglorious remnants of times gone by. Historyhas left the place numerous historical sites andheritage relics which now constitute the mainattractions. The mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen,Mingxiaoling Mausoleum, Qinhuai River, thememorial hall to the victims in the Nanjingmassacre.Yellow Mountain (黄山)Located in the south of Anhui Province, with anarea of about 1,200 square kilometers, knownas "the loveliest mountain in China", famousfor magnificent scenery whatever the season:granite peaks piercing the clouds, strangelyshaped rocks and gnarled trees, hot springs,waterfalls, wonderful outlooks and over 1500plant species. Many enticing walks of all gradesall include some steps.

Water Townsaround ShanghaiWuzhen Ancient TownWuzhen Ancient Town, located in the north ofZhejiang province, is embraced by the BeijingHangzhou Grand Canal with rivers and canalscrisscrossing the whole town. For hundreds ofyears, its residents have been building housesalong the rivers and trading near the bridges.The ancient docks, waterside pavilions, andcorridors stretch out for miles and erect aromantic atmosphere that is typical toJiangnan water towns. Wuzhen boasts itsprosperous past and simple lifestyle.Book a tour to Wuzhen Ancient Town: 5 DayHangzhou and Wuzhen Tour from ShanghaiZhouzhuang Ancient TownZhouzhuang Ancient Town, lies at the middlebetween shanghai and Suzhou, is an ancienttown of Kunshan city, Jiangsu province, whereabounds with rivers and lakes. So it is thoughtby many to be the best waterside town inChina. This ancient town has a history of morethan 900 years old with many houses built inthe Ming and Qing dynasties. There are about100 houses with courtyards, and 60 of themhave arch gateways made by carved bricks.Book a tour to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: 3Day Shanghai and Zhouzhuang

ShanghaiNight LifeShanghai Night Life

ShanghaiNight LifeHuangpu River Night CruiseHuangpu River cruises run from 10:00 to 21:00 and night cruise after 18:00 become apopular nigh activity in Shanghai. Shanghai’s nigh scenery is as beautiful as HongKong’s Victoria Harbor. The spectacular scenery start from the Bund, pass the OrientalPearl TV Tower, Binjiang Avenue, Yangpu Bridge and return back to the Bund. It is a40-minute t 1 hour journey. Cruise ships are operated by 3 cruise companies. Thecruises to main sights are nearly the same.Shanghai Service Travel Center : Office Add: NO 18, Lujiabing Road, Shanghai City (上海市陆家浜路18号) Ticket Office: N0 501, Dong Er Road of Zhongshan Road 中山东二路501号 Dock Add: Area A, NO 501, Dong Er Road of Zhongshan Road 中山东二路501号A区 Regular Night Cruise Ships operating time: 18:30, 18:45, 19:30, 20:30, 20:45

ShanghaiNight LifeShangcheng Acrobatic Show(商城杂技)Shangcheng Acrobatic show consists of aboutnine different 10-minute performances,ranging from classic acrobatics to contortionistand comic sketches. The show lasts 1 1/2 hours.The show is on the 4th floor of the theater andticket can be purchased at the entrance of thetheater.Add: Shangcheng Theater, No.1376 NanjingWest Road, Jing'an District 静安区南京西路1376号商城剧院Price: 200 Yuan-280 Yuan/personGetting There: Take Subway Line 2 and get offat Nanjing West Road Station(南京西路站).Tel: 021-62797132Era Intersection of Time (时空之旅)The show combines 8 performances byacrobatics, singing, dancing and some moderneffects. They are Mirror Mirage, Magic Water,Floating Gondola, and Music of ERA, JarJuggling, Wheel of Life, Forever and SpaceMotorcycles. Forever and Space Motorcyclesare highlights. The seats are “in the round” so cheaper tickets still provide a good view.Photography is prohibited.It is staged at Shanghai Circus World and lasts about 1 1/2 hours. The show starts daily19:30. There is no discount for children. Ticket office is at the entrance of ShanghaiCircus World.Address: NO 2266, Gonghexin Road, Zha Bei District(near Guangzhongxi Road) : 21/person; 36/person; 53/person; 70/person; 104/personGetting there: Take Subway Line 1 and get off at Shanghai Circus World Station (上海马戏城站)Tel: 021-56656622

ShanghaiFood & RestaurantsShanghaiFood & RestaurantsShanghai cuisine, also known as Hu dishes, is sweeter thanother cuisines in China. Due to local advantage geography,freshwater and shellfish are the main food in Shanghai.Shanghai food is a combination of traditional Shanghailocal food and western food. It also interactively influencesthe food in the Yangtze River Delta such as Suzhou andHangzhou.Steamed Crab (Da Zha Xie), Raw fried Buns (Sheng JianBao), Crab Meat Pork Meatballs (Xiefen Shizitou) arepopular food in Shanghai. There are a lot of tasty foodstreets in Shanghai including the food street near City GodTemple, Yunnan South Food Road, the Yellow River FoodStreet, Zhapu Food Street, Qibao Old Street and ShouningShrimp Street.

ShanghaiPopular RestaurantsShanghai Popular RestaurantsShanghai Old Restaurant(上海老饭店)Famous dishes: Sauteed Shrimps, Duck with Eight Delicacies and Braised Eels with SoySauceAddress: 242 Fuyou Road, Huangpu DistrictWork hours: 11: 00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 22:00Transport: You can take Bus 11, 66, 24, 26, 64, 65, 736, 783, 801, 911, 920, 929, 932,969 and 980 to reach the restaurant.Old Zhengxing Restaurant (老正兴菜馆)Famous dishes: Shrimp Eggs and Sea Slugs, Chilly Sauce with Eight DelicaciesAddress: No. 556 on Fuzhou Road (Near Zhejiang Middle Road)Work hour: 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00Transport: You can take Subway Line 1, 2 and 8 and get off at People’s Square.Meilong Town Restaurant (梅陇城酒家)Famous dishes: Stir Fried Shelled Shrimps, Crab Meat Pork Meatballs and SauteedShrimpsAddress: 22 in 108l Alley, Nanjing West Road(near Jiangning Road)Transport: You can take Subway Line 2 to get the restaurant.Savish Restaurant (申汇轩)The Shanghai Savish Restaurant is a lovely glass-enveloped restaurant on the side ofHongqiao Central Park (near Yan'an Xilu). The lead cuisine is Cantonese while somefine examples of Shanghai, Sichuan and Korean cuisine are also on offer. The JiangnanTofu lines up tofu slices, minced potato with mustard, salted egg yolk, chili andpreserved egg on a plate.Address: 111 Yili Road, Changning District(长宁区伊犁路111号)Telephone: 4007339993Transport: Take Subway Line 8 and get off at Laoximen station(老西门).Or takeSubway Line 10 and get off at Yili Road station(伊犁路站).

ShanghaiPopular RestaurantsYue Zhen Xuan (粤珍轩)One of Shanghai's chicest Cantonese restaurants, Yue Zhen Xuan offers 360-degreeviews of the city. With gorgeous Guangdong dishes prepared by master chefs, it is anexperience par excellence, in a contemporary setting.Opening hours: Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30 pm, Dinner: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pmAddress: Floor 2-3, 2000 Pudong Avenue, Pudong New ephone: 021-68551717Transport: Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Lujiazui station(陆家嘴站).Ba Guo Bu Yi(巴国布衣)Ba Guo Bu Yi in Shanghai is famous for its authentic Sichuan cuisine. This Sichuanrestaurant is decorated in a traditional Chinese style. There is a short performance offace-changing acts (bian nian) and dances at 19:00 every day.Address: 1018 Dingxi Road, Changning District(长宁区定西路1018号)Telephone: 4007339993Work hour: 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-22:00How to get there: Bus 100, 102, 103, 104, 106, 108Dexingguan Restaurant (德兴馆)Dexingguan Restaurant was founded in 1883 making it one of the oldest existingrestaurants in Shanghai. Its traditional Shanghai dishes such as fish fins, fresh porkand salted pork cooked with bamboo shoots, and fish lips with shrimps. DexingguanRestaurant’s most famous dish is the black ginseng braised shrimp, regarded as thebest ginseng recipe in the world.Address: No. 29, Dongmen roadBus Route: Bus 55, 65, 22, 64, 126Opening Time: All dayTel: 021-63743772

ShanghaiPopular RestaurantsXiaoshaoxing Restaurant (小绍兴)Xiaoshaoxing Restaurant has more than 50 years of history and continues to servequality meals with the best raw ingredients including specially-fed yellow-featheredchickens from Nanhui County. Be sure to try delicious chicken porridge which issimmered with superior rice and made with original house made chicken broth.Address: No. 118, Yunan roadBus Route: Bus No. 18, 42 17, 23Tel: 021-63732890Opening Time: 6:30-2:30Price: RMB 25 yuan for one Jin of Xiaoshaoxing tender boiled chicken (1 Jin equals too.5 Kilogram).Zhangshengji Restaurant(张生记酒家)From day 1, Zhangshengji Restaurant’s business has flourished due to its high qualityand standards. It is not unusual to have to make reservations one week in advance ormore. This property’s specialty is Suzhou and Hangzhou cuisine, especially what isknown as "dried bamboo shoots and old duck." As well, the restaurant has a beautifuland comfortable dining atmosphere, completing your traditional dining experience.Address: No. 77, Shuanglin Road; or No. 158, Shaoxing Road, 4/F, Peace InternationalConvention & Exhibition CenterHours: 11 am – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pmTelephone: 021-86026666, 021-86027777, 021-85817776

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ShanghaiMuslim RestaurantsUyghur Restaurant (新疆风味饭馆维吾尔餐厅)Address: No.280, Yishan Road, Xuhui District (徐汇区宜山路280号)Business Hours: 10:00 a.m.–02:00 a.m.Tel: 021- 64689198Average Consumption: 70 yuan per personYeli Xiali Restaurant (耶里夏丽西域风情餐厅)Address: Jinzhong Mansion, No.680, Zhaojiabang Road, Xuhui District siness Hours: 10:00–22:30Tel: 021-64668388Average Consumption: 80 yuan per personYuanzheng Restaurant (新疆伊宁远征餐厅)Address: No.20, Yuyuan Road, Jing’an District Business Hours: 10:00–22:00Tel: 13611603279Average Consumption: 50 yuan per personSand Storm Restaurant (沙尘暴西域餐厅)Address: No.1096, Pudong Avenue, Pudong New District (浦东新区浦东大道1096号)Average Consumption: 70 yuan per personBusiness Hours: 10:30–22:30Tel: 021-5860 7709Xiaotaoyuan Muslim Restaurant (小桃园清真)Address: No. 115, Penglai Road, South Henan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海黄浦区河南南路蓬莱路115号)Tel: 021-63667690Yeli Xiali Restaurant (耶里夏丽)Address: No. 147, Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海徐汇区枫林路147号)Tel: 021-64038882Address: N0. 411, East Tianlin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海徐汇区田林东路411号)Tel: 021-64519797

ShanghaiMuslim RestaurantsZhenkangsheng Muslim Restaurant (真康生清真馆)Address: No. 622, Laoshan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海浦东新区崂山路622号)Xinjiang Uygur Restaurant (新疆风味饭馆维吾尔餐厅)Address: No. 280, Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海徐汇区宜山路280号)Tel: 021-64689198Muslim Restaurant (穆斯林饮食店)Address: No. 70, Zhejiang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai(上海黄浦区浙江中路70号甲)Tel: 021-63229037

ShanghaiLocal Food StreetsShanghai Local Food StreetsStreet food is very popular with locals, especially the young people. Good food is veryeasy to sell. Most night markets starts at about 8:00 pm and close at almost 1:00 am.Changli Road 昌里路There are many different goods sold on this street but the street food is most famous.The most popular food is Zhou Bin Chou Tofu (Smelly Tofu). 2 hours is enough time toexplore the market.Add: Changli Road, Pudong District 浦东新区昌里路Getting There: Take Subway Line 13 and get off at Changqing Road Station (长清路)Tongbei Road 通北路The main offering is seafood. It starts at 5:00 pm and close at 3:00 am. The mostfamous restaurant is Lao Si Shao Kao Restaurant(老四烧烤馆). 2 1/2 hours isrecommended for the visit.Add: Tongbei Road of Pingliang Road, Yangpu District 杨浦区平凉路通北路Getting there: Take Subway Line 4 and get off at Dalian Road Station (大连路站)Shouning Road 寿宁路Barbecue is a major highlight of Shouning Road and especially crayfish. Er Zi BarbecueRestaurant (二子烧烤店) is very popular. It provides take-way service so that visitorscould enjoy crayfishes in other restaurants and taste barbecues from Er Zi Shan KaoRestaurant also.Add: Shouning Road, Huangpu District 黄浦区寿宁路Getting th

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