The Old City Wall - Built in 1553
by MaosRedArmy
When Shanghai was a little smaller than today (back in the mid 1500s) the city's forefather's decided to erect an 8 meter wall around the entire city to proect citizens from Japanese pirates.
Only a small piece of the wall (50m) remains today, and it can be found at the corner of Renmin and Dajing Road. The wall is housed in structure that was built during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
While it is not a structure that will keep you occupied for hours, it did provide us with a unexpected history lesson about Shanghai in a tiny "museum" that housed a model of the city surrounded by the Old Wall, as well as old pictures of daily life in Shanghai.
Admission for adults is 5RMB.
Taxis
by ahoerner
Taxis are also a useful way to getting around Shanghai.
They are relatively cheap and can take you almost everywhere. The problem in this case would be the traffic in Shanghai, which can be messy sometimes.
Fares starts at RMB 10,00.
Hallo looka looka!
by sugarpuff
I came across this place five years ago when I was first in Shanghai. I remember having a great time loking at all the different shops then, but now, there are even MORE to while away your free time looking at.
Practically everything you would want to buy in China, can be bought from here! Qipao's, silky slippers, bags galore, cheap 5 yuan shops (about 60 cents an item!), local food, Chinese figurines, traditional Chinese toys and the list is endless!
Yu Gardens Flora.
by Guantanamera
This curvaceously formed tree is an example of the kind of landscaping work that has been carried out at Yu Gardens... The gardens are filled with many, many varieties of exotic plants and trees, almost as wonderfully presented as at the more impressive Guangzhou Orchid Garden in Guangdong Province...
Yuyuan Garden (chinese: ~{T%T0~})
by sunnywong
"The Garden of Peace and Comfort"
The Yu Yuan, or "Yu the Mandarin's Garden", is characteristic of the architectural style of the Ming dynasty. It is a private garden in the southeast of Shanghai, with a history of more than 400 years. The Garden, reminiscent of those in Suzhou, features more than 30 halls and pavilions. It is divided into six parts, each separated by a white brick wall, the top of which forms and undulating gray dragon. Each part of the park, although divided, has a balance and harmony creating a unity of expression.
Over the centuries the garden fell into disarray. Parts of it became residential, schools and markets.
In 1956 the Shanghai government restored it and it was reopened to the public in 1961.
There are over 40 buildings, ancient trees, ponds, bridges and sculpures.
As one walks through the garden, the view changes with every step.
In the middle of the garden, the Huijing Tower area has ponds, bridges, viewing pagodas, rock formations and large trees. It is a peaceful area to relax and look at the different angles the garden's designers have created.
From here you can look at Huijing Tower, look at Jiyu Corridor, look at the Toasting Pavilion, go to the Double Corridor or go to the Yule Pavilion.
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