Topmost Attractions in Shanghai

This is a great state-of-the-art facility that primarily focuses on Chinese sea creatures, including the endangered Yangzi alligator. There are countless peculiar creatures among dramatic displays and world’s longest shark tunnel that extends to 155meters. They have this conveyor belt that takes you along an underwater (with overhead views) view of colossal fish that provides some really close views of sharks, rays, fish of all kinds and eels.

Address: No.1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China

The Oriental Pearl Tower: The space-age Oriental Pearl TV Tower with its needlepoint spire and gaudy pink baubles was built as a symbol of Shanghai’s shining future. Now it is the most known structure in this city. This tower predates three most significant buildings in skyline, and most fascinating feature is that it has glass floors to stand on (with terror) at the top. One of the best places to take pictures of cityscape so don’t forget to bring your camera.

Address: No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China

The Jade Buddha Temple: This place is also known as Yufo Si and is famous for its two Buddha statues, The Sitting Buddha and The Recumbent Buddha, carved from a single enormous piece of white jade. The height of The Sitting Buddha is 190cm and the length The Recumbent Buddha is 96cm. It attracts tourists with its lovely architecture and sculptures. The temple is best reached by taxi being out in the northwestern suburbs of the city.

Address: 170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai, China

The Longhua Garden: Home to only pagoda in Shanghai also shelters most significant Buddhist Temple. The pagoda is seven-story 40.4 meters high brick structure, rebuilt many times since it was created around 247AD. Its interior architecture is made up of brick body and wooden staircase. The current structure dates back to the tenth century. As you ascend, the area of coming level becomes smaller than the former. On every level, the corners have bells which make pleasant and chirpy sounds.

Address: No. 2853, Longhua Road, Xuhui District

Science and Technology Museum: The theme of this vast museum is “man, nature, science, technology”. The setting of museum is very impressive. The main allure of this museum includes IMAX theater and science halls that consist of an exploding volcano, a recreated rainforest and an interactive children’s area.