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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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