Must-see attractions in Shanghai

  • Chronus Art Center

    Shanghai

    A vast gallery space that focuses on experimental art and installations from Shanghai artists and beyond.

  • Antenna Space

    Shanghai

    Take the pulse of China's avant-garde art scene, with a focus on new media works.

  • Mao Zedong's 1920 Apartment

    Shanghai

    Though Mao Zedong only lived at this two-storey apartment for a few months in 1920, it's here the seeds were laid for the formation of the CCP. Within is…

  • Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

    Shanghai

    A 647m voyage with entertainment from budget effects, garish lighting and dreadful props, the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel links Pudong with the Bund and…

  • Site of Communist Underground Organization

    Shanghai

    This red-brick shíkùmén building was used for early CCP underground secret meetings; the primary school within was a front for the covert gatherings. It's…

  • Mao Space

    Shanghai

    Located within the former short-term 1920s residence of Mao Zedong, this somewhat paradoxical pop-art gallery offers an intriguing insight to modern China…

  • Xujiahui Observatory

    Shanghai

    Look up to catch a glimpse of the elegant Jesuit-built Xujiahui Observatory, which dates to 1872 and is currently part of the Shanghai Meteorological…

  • Shanghai Textile Museum

    Shanghai

    The sort of place visitors were taken to in the 1980s, this textile museum is very much a healthy dose of propaganda to promote patriotism through…

  • Sun Court

    Shanghai

    This multistorey apartment building was completed in 1928. Although it was named after real-estate mogul Sun Chunsheng (1899–1974), the Chinese translator…

  • Ohel Rachel Synagogue

    Shanghai

    This synagogue was built by Jacob Sassoon in 1920 and was the first of seven synagogues built in Shanghai (only two remain). It was constructed in the…

  • Changde Apartment

    Shanghai

    A great example of art deco architecture, this 1933 apartment building is the former residence of Eileen Chang (Zhang Ailing; 1920–95), the celebrated…

  • Xiudaozhe Pagoda

    Shanghai

    Rising from the east flank of West Hill, this graceful 20m-high pagoda dates to the 10th century. It's a nice spot for a photo op. Grab a drink at the…

  • Xuhui Public School

    Shanghai

    This red-and-grey-brick building on the south side of Hongqiao Rd, across from Grand Gateway 66 mall, was established in 1850 by the Jesuit priest Claude…

  • Shanghai Stock Exchange Building

    Shanghai

    Shanghai's stock exchange used to run in the Peacock Hall of the Astor House Hotel before moving to new custom-made digs in Pudong.

  • OFoto

    Shanghai

    Peruse China-related photography exhibitions at this gallery in the M50 complex.

  • Peach Garden Mosque

    Shanghai Old City

    Originally dating to 1917, this famous mosque is the main place of worship for Shanghai’s Muslims.

  • Catholic Church

    Shanghai

    Visit or take part in prayer at this splendid 1866 Catholic church in Qibao.

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