Shanghai History Museum tells the tale of Shanghai's modern metropolis from ancient times until today. It houses about 110,000 items, including such notable relics as the Zhen Yuan General's Bronze Cannon, Wu You's Banquet at Yuyuan Garden, the cotton-processing machine manufactured by Britain's Dobson and Barlow, the manuscript of the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Pictorial of Dianshizhai, the square portrait of the nomination and election of the Republic of China period's presidential candidate, the Shanghai HSBC copper lion, the baizi bridal sedan chair of the Republic of China period (1912-49), the manuscript of Shanghai Historical Collection, a map of old Shanghai and the Charity Report.

People Square, in the heart of the city is a vast green area surrounded by great buildings on all sides. Here you have the opportunity to feed the doves to pray for the world peace.

Built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909), Jade Buddh Temple contains a priceless collection of jade statues from Burma. The temple is constructed in the magnificent architectural style of the Song Dynasty. Currently the temple houses the Shanghai Buddhist Institute.

The Bund is known as Shanghai's waterfront. It is the most famous landmark and a symbol of old and new Shanghai. Four kilometers long, it has long been one of the most important areas of Shanghai. In the 1930s, the Bund was host to the city's financial and commercial centers.

Yuyuan garden includes many halls, springs and other buildings of interest. The visit brings you back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644).

It is a big bazaar in city center surrounding Yuyuan Garden, which was built 500 years ago. All the buildings are in Ming Dynasty architecture.

The former French Concession is characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets wander through Shanghai's hottest new entertainment district.