Shanghai City Review: Shanghai, China
Shanghai might not stack up to the site seeing mecca of Beijing, but if you find yourself stopping over in shanghai for a day or two, or even here for a little longer, there is still plenty to see and do. Here are a few favourites:
French concession – Wander down the tree lined streets among a mix of 1930s colonial and new Chinese architecture. Browse through the boutique shops, stop and people watch from the cafes. If you are an earlier riser then head to the closest park and take in the sites of the strange morning exercise routines of the older generation.
Yongfu Road – A great little strip of cocktail bars and restaurants for the later on in the evening.
Anfu Road – An expat friendly street with good bakeries, cute shops, coffee and restaurants. Head here if you need an easy afternoon.
Taicang Road – Rabbit warren of old chinese homes that have been turned into shops and restaurants. A little bit pricey but an interesting place to walk around. This place can get packed out with tourists and visitors in the weekend, especially if it’s a nice day, so go during the week if you can.
Wukang Road, Sinan Road and Nanchang Road are a few others. The best thing to do is just get lost (with a taxi card for your hotel) and see what you find.
The Bund – Probably the most common of the site seeing areas in Shanghai but definitely a must. Stroll along the Huangpu and take in the contrast of the futuristic skyline of Pudong, while walking beside the old International concession buildings on the Bund. The view back toward the bund from the other side of the river is equally as good and also gives you the opportunity to head up one of the towers to a bar with a view. In the evening and into the night there is some great fine dining and glamorous bars.
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