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Tuesday   8 /20 /2002


Tour Shanghai by MTR

  This park is the largest park in the busy urban district of Shanghai. Points of interest include the Open Concert Theater, the Children’s Playground, the Fishing Pond, the Musical Fountain and the Cobble Beach. This city oasis leaves one feeling calm and relaxed.Time: 7:00-18:00Tel: 021-58335621Ticket: 10 yuan

  

  Jing’an Temple is a famous Buddhist temple with 1,700 years of history. Its main structures are the Chiwu Gate, the Hall of the Heavenly King and the Hall of the Three Saints. Cultural relics in the temple include a large bell from the reign of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and many ancient Buddhist rock carvings. In addition, the vegetarian meals served here have been lauded for years.Time: 7:00-16:45Tel: 021-62566366Cost: A vegetarian banquet for 10 people costs 400-600 yuan.

  

  Pudong is the pride of Shanghai and its 10-year development has turned over a new leaf for the city.Lujiazui of Pudong is a must-see for visitors. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower (东方明珠电视塔), Jinmao Tower (金茂大厦) and the Central Green Land of Lujiazui (陆家嘴中央绿地) are often crowded with tourists.

  Recommendations*The Oriental Pearl TV Tower (东方明珠电视塔)The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, 468 meters tall, ranks first in Asia and second in the world for the height of a television tower.Its revolving restaurant, which is listed as the highest revolving restaurant in Asia, is worth visiting. Located inside a sphere 271 meters up in the air, it makes one full revolution every two hours. Many heads of states and other celebrities have dined here. The buffet provides cuisine from various countries.Time: 8:00-21:30Tel: 021-58791888Buffet: 150-180 yuan (including admission fee)

  *The Central Green Land (陆家嘴中央绿地)This 100,000-square-meter green land has a lawn of 65,000 square meters. It is the largest stretch of public green space in the city. Standing at the entrance to the Central Green Land is the sculpture Spring. The footpaths inside form the pattern of a white magnolia, the city flower.In the center, a lake covers 8,600 square meters. Interestingly, it takes the shape of the map of Pudong. The white Vista Pavilion by the lake resembles a sail. Many newlyweds like to have their pictures taken here.

  

  The street outside the exit of this stop leads to Century Boulevard (世纪大道) and the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (上海科技博物馆).

  Recommendation*Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (上海科技博物馆)This structure resembles a huge sail. It was built with an investment of 1.5 billion yuan from the Shanghai Municipal Government. With a floor space of 98,000 square meters, it is one of the largest of its kind in the world.Its main theme is “Nature, Mankind, Science &Technology.” Halls currently open to the public include Kaleidoscope of Life, Children’s Science and Technology Village, a 4-D cinema within a small sphere and a collection of almost 10,000 exhibits.Time: 9:00-17:30 (closed Mondays)Tel: 021-68542000Ticket: 30 yuan

  

  

  

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