Pictures of Shanghai

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This centuries-old, downtown Shanghai temple is home to the largest pure jade statue of Buddha Sakyamuni in mainland China.

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

Stroll down this historic street lined with buildings that showcase the city’s architectural evolution from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the 20th century. 

Shanghai is a wonderful mix of ancient Chinese culture, colonial architecture and futuristic constructions. With such a storied history and such a mix of things to do and see, it’s probably one of the greatest cities to visit in the world.

The centuries-old oasis at the heart of Shanghai’s ancient walled city combines the idyll of beautiful blooms with the buzz of maze-like lanes lined with stalls.

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

Shanghai’s premier park offers beautiful expanses of lawn, fanciful topiaries and gardens blending the best of East and West landscape design.

Step through the gate of Shanghai’s premier classical gardens and into a tranquil world of bamboo groves, koi-filled ponds and Ming Dynasty pavilions.

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

The centuries-old oasis at the heart of Shanghai’s ancient walled city combines the idyll of beautiful blooms with the buzz of maze-like lanes lined with stalls.

The centuries-old oasis at the heart of Shanghai’s ancient walled city combines the idyll of beautiful blooms with the buzz of maze-like lanes lined with stalls.

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

The centuries-old oasis at the heart of Shanghai’s ancient walled city combines the idyll of beautiful blooms with the buzz of maze-like lanes lined with stalls.

The centuries-old oasis at the heart of Shanghai’s ancient walled city combines the idyll of beautiful blooms with the buzz of maze-like lanes lined with stalls.