Shanghai’s largest and most active temple has as its centerpiece a seven-story, eight- sided pagoda. While the temple, which made a cameo in Spielberg’s Empire of the… Read more “Longhua Temple”
Category: 2019 Preview Edition Where to go in Shanghai
Tianzifang
A labyrinth of alleyways run between the red brick lanehouses of the former residential district that makes up Tianzifang. The narrow alleyways are packed with restaurants, cafés,… Read more “Tianzifang”
People’s Square
The geographical center of Shanghai, People’s Square is an enormous public square in which Shanghai denizens hang out all day, every day. Residents stroll, practice tai chi,… Read more “People’s Square”
Nanjing Lu
Shanghai’s main shopping street, Nanjing Lu (lu means road) runs in two sections—East Nanjing Road, from the Bund to People’s Square, and West Nanjing Road, from People’s… Read more “Nanjing Lu”