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Chenghuang Temple |
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Chenghuang Temple is the place
where small commodity fairs were held. The temple, at
No. 242 Fangbang Mid-Road, is a sacred place for Taoism.
Statues of two famous Taoist priests are worshipped here
named Huo guang was enshrined in the front hall. The temple
fairs used to be flourished with frequenting pilgrims.
Residences, lanes and shops of their own individual styles
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Yu Garden |
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Yu Garden, located in the south
of Shanghai, is one of the most famous classical gardens
in the south of Yangtze River. Yu Garden was built during
the Ming Dynasty with a history of over four hundred years.
Its total area is 20,000 square meters. Major scenic spots
include Suixiutang, Yangshantang, Sanshuitang, Yuhuatang,
Dianchuntang and Wanhualuo etc. Yu Garden is located in
the populous southern old downtown named "Landscape in
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Shanghai Old Street |
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Shanghai Old Street is a place
with shopping, entertainment, fun and culture altogether.
The old-style shops, restaurants, teahouse, jewellery
shops and qianchuang can be easily found there. Its unique
location and cultural background makes it one of the most
charming places for tourists. |
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The Bund |
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The Bund is a witness of Shanghai
history.
It was the colony of foreigners 150 years before. After
hundreds of the years, the Bund is the symbol of Shanghai
where combining classical and modern style.
The Bund is 1.5km long. It lies on the east bank of Huangpu
River. On the west Bund, there are 52 architectural buildings
with various styles such as Gothic, Baroque, Chinese and
western. All these buildings are arranged in a unified
and harmonious manner, with a view of grandeur and magnificence,
fully deserving the title "Multi-national Architectural
fair". Famous buildings are as follows: Dongfeng Resturant,
Bund No.12 dome architrctural building, Customs Building,
Heping Restaurant, the Bank of China building and Shanghai
Mansion. |
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Oriental Pearl Broadcasting
& Television Tower |
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Oriental Pearl Broadcasting &
Television Tower is located at Lujiazui. It is a place
for sightseeing, convention, exhibitions, dinning, shopping,
residence and entertainment. The 468-meter building
is one of the highest towers in the world. It is definitely
the typical scenic site in Shanghai.
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