Shanghai attractions

After a week of hard work it is a great relief to go and relax in one of the many Shanghai magnificent parks. Here we name a few of them;

Jingan Park

Located around the corner of the Hotel Equatorial and Hilton Hotel, Jingan Park has in itself the unique aura inherited from its past glory and enriched by its present charm. Jingan Park is srrounded by Jinan Plaza , Jiubai Shopping Mall, Yimei Beauty Center , Jingan Temple , and the Historically-famous Paramount , the park is a beautiful mix of history, nature, culture, fortune and fame.

Zhongshan Park

Zhongshan Park is located at the heart of Changning district. To get there take the Metro, the park is located at the end of Metro Line 2. Zhongshan Park has been favored and frequented by locals, visitors and passers-by everyday, which has, so far, made this middle-sized park a place for jogging, morning exercises, open concerts, and various events. For the kids, the park is facilitated with bumper cars, swing vehicles and motor boats. The park is an ideal day-out for the family.

People's Park

The People's Park is located at the entry of the People's Square Station . People's Park is too important to be left out of your must-visit places. Across the park, there stand a line of whitewashed architectures: from Shanghai Grand Theater to the Shanghai Municipal Government's Office Building, then to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. And the Raffle Plaza built at the corner of the Fuzhou Road was a land for ultimate fun. There's also an in-built art gallery holding seasonal art shows occasionally.

Yanzhong Green Land

From the People's Park you walk down the North Chendu Road for approximately 15 minutes, you will see a stretch of greenbelt, and the grandiose Shanghai Music Hall . T his is the so-called Yanzhong Green Land . The park is an oasis of quietness in the middle of city bursting of noise of everyday traffic.

Xiangyang Park

Take Metro Line 1 and get off at South Shanxi Road . When you walk down the Xiangyang Road you will walk into the beautiful Xiangyang Park . The Xiangyang Park is a great place to get away from every day's hassle. Attached to the Park is the famous Xiangyang Market where your bargain skills will be severely tested…

Ningshi Park

The Ningshi Park is a perfect place for jogging, badminton, roller-skating, dancing and any other activities… Ningshi Park is located near Yanchang Station of Metro Line 1. Entrance to the park is only a few Yuan or around 10 Yuan for a month. The park offers an artificial white sand beach, a replica of The Arch of Triumph in Paris . The park is separated by a river, with The Arch dominating the view of one side…the other side of the river has creeks, ponds, hills, sand dunes, lodges, bamboo forest etc…..

Century Park

Century Park is located near Pudong, you can reach the park by taking Metro Line 2. The closest stations will be either “Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station” or “Century Park Station”. Century Park is the biggest and best park in Shanghai . Since this park is one of the ‘hot spots' prices for things to buy are very expensive, therefore bring your own food and drinks. The park also offers bikes for hiring, so you could cycle around and explore this magnificent park.

Shanghai Museums

Shanghai has a number of museums worth visiting, here we name a few of them;

Museum	Address	Telephone
Zendai Museum of Modern Art	Zendai Thumb Plaza , 199 Fangdian Raod	021-68645783 ext. 160
Shanghai Museum	201 Renmin Da Dao	021-63723500
Shanghai City History Museum	1 Shijida Dao, Pudong	021-58791888 ext. 80449
Shanghai Art Museum	325 Nanjing Xi Road	021-63272528
Museum of Public Security	518 Ruijin Nan Road	021-24025172
Luxun Museum	200 Tianai Road	021-65402288
Liu Hai Su Art Center	1660 Hongqiao Road	021-62701018
Jewish Refugee Museum	62 Changyang Road	021-65415008

Shanghai zoos

Zoo	Address	Telephone
Shanghai Zoo	2381 Hongqiao Lu	021-62687775
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium	158 Yincheng Bei Lu	021-58779988
Shanghai Wild Animal Park	Nanhui Country, Sanzao Town	021-58036000
Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom	1 Fendhe Lu	021-58036000

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