Category: Historical Sites in Shanghai

The Bund, also known as Waitan (外滩), situated along the bank of the Huangpu River in the Huangpu District of [...]

Yuyuan Garden (豫园, Yu Garden), located in the heart of Shanghai, China, boasts a rich history spanning over four and [...]

Situated in the bustling cityscape of Shanghai, the Jade Buddha Temple (玉佛寺, Yufo Temple) stands as a serene sanctuary amidst [...]

The City God Temple (城隍庙), nestled in Shanghai‘s Huangpu District, holds a legendary history dating back over 2,000 years to [...]

Jing’an Temple (静安寺), located in the Jing’an District of Shanghai, traces its origins back to the Sun Wu period of [...]

Longhua Temple (龙华寺), situated in the southern outskirts of Shanghai, holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest temple [...]

Shanghai Grand View Garden (上海大观园, Daguan Garden, Daguan Park), located on the western side of Qingpu’s Dianshan Lake, is a [...]

Fairmont Peace Hotel (和平饭店) is a luxurious five-star hotel located in Shanghai, China. Originally built in 1929, the hotel has [...]

The Former French Concession is a historic area in Shanghai, China, that was once controlled by the French government from [...]

Shanghai Confucian Temple (上海孔庙, 上海文庙, Shanghai Confucius Temple), also known as Wen Miao, traces its origins back to the Yuan [...]

Guyi Garden (古漪园), initially named Yiyuan, draws its inspiration from the line “lively bamboo” in the Book of Songs. It [...]

Zhenru Temple (真如寺), located in the northwest corner of Shanghai in Zhenru Town, covers an area of nearly 20 acres [...]