Bund Tourist Tunnel / 外滩观光隧道

Run down there quick, before the lights are extinguished: there’s the talk of turning the Bund Tourist Tunnel into a tediously ordinary commuter line. In the meantime, it’s the most entertaining way to cross between the Bund and Pudong. Pumping music, psychedelic neon and nebulous commentaries accompany your journey - it’s showy, it’s tacky and it’s truly outrageous fun. It’s sometimes called the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel.

• Address:

  Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Shanghai

• Opening hours:

  8h - 22h

• More info:

  Entrances are on the Bund at Nanjing Road East and in Pudong near the Riverside Promenade

Jade Buddha Temple / 玉佛禅寺

This Buddhist temple was founded in 1882, with two jade Buddha statues imported from Burma (1.95 metres tall, 3 tonnes) by the Monk Huigen during the Qing Dynasty. Today there is plenty to see on premises, including multiple beautiful Buddha statues.

• Web:

  www.yufotemple.com/en/

• Address:

  170 Anyuan Lu, Putuo District, Shanghai

• Phone:

  +86 21 6266 3668

• Opening hours:

  8h - 16h30

Jin Mao Tower / 金茂大厦

It’s the view you’re going for: on a clear day, Jin Mao Tower offers incredible 360-degree panoramas across the city. It’s 88 storeys high and it’s located at number 88 - have you guessed that eight is a lucky number for the Chinese? There are offices up to the 50th floor, then the Grand Hyatt hotel from floors 53 to 87. A public observation deck is located on the top floor. Otherwise, forget the lucky numbers and go for a drink at the Grand Hyatt’s Cloud 9 bar, just one storey below.

• Address:

  88 Shiji Da Dao, Pudong New District, Shanghai

• Phone:

  +86 21 5047 6688

Maglev / 磁悬浮

If you fly into Shanghai’s international airport in Pudong, be sure to take the Maglev into town rather than a taxi or regular metro. The Maglev is China’s futuristic magnetic levitation train and the fastest ride in its technological repertoire. The journey only lasts a few minutes, but during that time the train can reach a top speed of 430 kilometres per hour (although the average is closer to 300 km/h).

• Web:

  www.smtdc.com

• Address:

  Longyang Road, Shanghai

• Phone:

  +86 21 2890 7777

• Opening hours:

  To Pudong Airport: 6h45 - 21h40; To Longyang Road: 7h - 21h45

Nanjing Road Pedestrian / 南京路步行街

The main shopping street of Shanghai embodies the eclectic nature of the city. Being one of the busiest streets in the world, it features outlets of both well known traditional Chinese and global brands, as well as more than 600 stores, shopping malls and restaurants on both sides of the walkway. It is certainly the place to be to feel the pulse of the city or join the crowds on a shopping spree.

• Address:

  Nanjing Rd, Huangpu District, Shanghai

• Phone:

  +86 21 5109 9782

• Opening hours:

  24/7

Oriental Pearl TV Tower / 东方明珠

As one of the tallest towers in Asia, Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the distinct landmark of Shanghai. Located opposite The Bund, it is one of the hottest city attractions, as well as an entertainment venue containing dining and shopping spots. There is an observation deck at the 263-metre mark, which offers fascinating views of Shanghai.

• Web:

  www.orientalpearltower.com

• Address:

  1 Shiji Da Dao, Pudong New District, Shanghai

• Phone:

  +86 21 5879 8888

• Opening hours:

  8h - 22h