Some of the Places of Attractions are as follows:

Jade Buddha Temple

A renowned Buddhist temple in Shanghai, the Jade is much admired by tourists. The interiors of the temple showcase many images and paintings of Heavenly deities. A place of worship, you can spot several tourists sitting in the temple and actively participating in its religious activities. The icons of the White Jade Buddha here are quite a striking attraction.

Shanghai Museum

Taking pride in its vast collection of ancient Chinese fine art and valuable relics, the Shanghai Museum is a very attention- grabbing place of interest. Among its collected works are paintings, pottery, bronzes, calligraphies, sculptures and jewelries. To get acquainted with the Chinese art it is definitely a must to make a visit to this awe inspiring museum.

Bund

Located on the eastern banks of the River Huangpu, the region of Bund is high on beautiful scenery and activities to indulge in. Even the buildings are such architectural wonders of nineteen, twenties, thirties and forties that you would be left completely stupefied. On the streets of Bund you will come across many buckers singing their way to glory and entertaining passers- by. In the night, the bright lights add to the beauty and joviality of the place.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Standing tall next to the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower measures up to 468 meters in height. The structure is so lofty that it can be spotted even form a great distance. The Oriental TV tower boasts of being the highest one of its kind in the entire Asia and the third in the whole world.

Some of the famous Festivals and Events of Shanghai are as follows:

Shanghai Peach Blossom Festival

A festival of cultural importance, the fete of Shanghai Peach Blossom is celebrated each year during the month of April. According to the Chinese culture, peach blossom represent growth and affluence and wards off evil. Celebrated with great pomp and show, the peach blossom festival is observed in the grove of peaches in the district of Nanhui.

Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival

The Tea culture festival of Shanghai promotes Chinese culture and bonhomie with the other nation. A traditional festival which was started during the time when the Revolutionary History Exhibition hall started its own tea stall today is of great cultural importance.

Longhua Temple Fair

Observed for the past 300 years, the Longhua Temple Fair is celebrated in the old town of Lonhua. Going by the Myths, it is believed that the longhua tree is the birth place of the laughing Buddha and that he spent his life preaching and sermonizing. This spot was then made into a Temple. The Longua Temple Fair attracts hordes of tourists and visitors from around the globe.

So make a trip to the beautiful city of Shanghai and enjoy yourself.