What to do and see in Puxi (Downtown Shanghai), Shanghai Region: The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 22, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

The largest city in China is also its most cosmopolitan, offering visitors a chance to experience the past, present, and future all at once. The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline looks like it was ripped from the Jetsons, with the bulbous Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower looking a bit like a two headed lollipop. On the Puxi side, you can walk the Bund riverside district to get a taste of old Shanghai.
Restaurants in Shanghai

1. Riverside Promenade (Bingjiang Da Dao)

Bingjiang Dadao, Shanghai China
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4.5 based on 1,391 reviews

Riverside Promenade (Bingjiang Da Dao)

The riverside walk along the Bund may be busy and crowded during the day, but with good reason - it's simply a must when in Shanghai for people-watching and getting a good feel for the city.

Reviewed By matthewyetsky

The prefecture took the industrial roots of the city and transformed them into art, see both sides and try to imagine that once this metroplex was once a village and it grew exponentially as its importance as a port grew.

2. Heping Fandian

No.20 Nanjing East Road, Shanghai 200002 China [email protected] http://www.peaceshotel.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 689 reviews

Heping Fandian

Reviewed By ayl3 - Durham, United States

I have reviewed this hotel sometimes ago in 2016. If you wish to stay by the and and Nanjing Road the Fairmont peace hotel is the best location and it is simply a great hotel. The Jazz band which plays every night is a must.

3. The Bund (Wai Tan)

Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 19,488 reviews

The Bund (Wai Tan)

This is a designated section of Shanghai’s port along the Huang Pu River lined with beautiful neo-classical buildings and a waterfront promenade that is packed with tourists, locals and street sellers.

Reviewed By gollyg2017 - Shanghai, China

This is where the vast spread of this huge city really connects-the true centre of Shanghai.A great view of both sides of the river- the 19th and early 20th century ornamental British and European buildings on one side, and the futuristic boldly designed skyscrapers on the other. No scammers or pickpockets to worry about here,as it's heavily guarded.Nice for a brisk walk during the day, but amazing to stroll and gaze in wonder at night with all the lighting! Keep walking and you'll find the ferry.Its a 10 minute ride to the other side, and only about 2 or 3 rmb per person!Do your research, and find a fancy restaurant or bar looking across the river to relax and finish off the evening. You can't go wrong!

4. Old Town (Nanshi)

Huangpu District, Shanghai 200000 China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,154 reviews

Old Town (Nanshi)

Reviewed By JoanneP514 - Bowral, Australia

Easy to walk around in a couple of hours. Pretty gardens and pavilions and lots of shops to buy your souvenirs. Interesting old buildings, fabulous tea houses and lots of produce to tease the senses. Worthwhile. Beware though it is crowded and so be careful of your belongings.

5. Longhua Temple

No.2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai China +86 21 6456 6085
Excellent
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4.5 based on 536 reviews

Longhua Temple

Built in the early Song Dynasty (960-1279), it is the oldest and largest temple in Shanghai. It is popularly believed that the temple gained its name Longhua from the legendary “Longhua” tree with branches extending some 20 kilometers, under which the Maitreya Buddha was enlightened.

Reviewed By sumit824 - Mumbai, India

It is a very old temple of Buddha. People has great respect for the temple. It was rebuild during Northern Song dynasty AD 977. It has beautiful architecture.

6. Former French Concession

Puxi Central, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200000 China
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4.5 based on 3,964 reviews

Former French Concession

A residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, the French Concession is popular with tourists and expats, and appreciated for its cafes, tree-lined avenues, and tudor houses.

Reviewed By Hugary1 - Sydney, Australia

Part of our walking tour with Penny which also took in The Old Town, Yu Gardens Markets, Confucius Temple, a house were Albert Einstein stated in the 1920's and the oldest and largest house which is to be renovated. Penny was a fantastic guide who picked us at the hotel and organised transport to a couple of the attractions. Her English was outstanding and her knowledge was vast and extensive. We really enjoyed her commentary and general conversation. At the end of the tour she helped us get a Metro card and put enough funds to keep us going for 3 days of city travel. That gave us great freedom to explore the city and points further out and for that we are very grateful. She went above and beyond. The walk showed us areas that will be demolished soon. Houses left and bricked up. People on the day we walked were being served with their date to leave. Then onto the last of the areas still fully populated with its quaint shops and wonderful market place. These are sites that are disappearing and we felt that we were seeing a passing of a way of life in this city. The Temple was a place of calm and quite in a busy city and penny gave us the history behind it in a clearly articulated way. I suggest you get to see this before it all disappears.

7. The Bund City Sculptures

Jinling Dong Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200001 China
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4.5 based on 272 reviews

The Bund City Sculptures

Reviewed By belleretraite - Montreal, Canada

Taking a walk along the Promenade is a nice way to discover the nice landscaping and the interesting public artwork spread all along the Bund . It is a nice walk with lots of places to rest and maybe take a drink !

8. Shanghai Confucian Temple

No.215 Wenmiao Road Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China +86 21 6377 1815 http://www.confuciantemple.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 288 reviews

Shanghai Confucian Temple

Reviewed By Hugary1 - Sydney, Australia

An oasis of calm in a very busy bustling part of a busy city. Our guide Penny was very knowledgable and her English was excellent. No question too difficult. She was also very helpful with transportation back showing us how to use the Metro and get a week pass.

9. Shanghai Former Provisional Government Site of the Republic of Korea

No.302 Madang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China +86 21 5382 4554 http://me2.do/x5jWUaT5
Excellent
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Shanghai Former Provisional Government Site of the Republic of Korea

10. Bund International Architecture Exhibition

Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002 China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 922 reviews

Bund International Architecture Exhibition

Reviewed By ZenithWanderer - Makati, Philippines

If you're into European-style buildings, then go here! It's best to see those at night! Best if you could come around April or May where you get to strong on colder evenings compared to summer!

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