There is a large number of foreign tourists would like to choose Shanghai as the transit city of Tibet tour instead of other inland cities in China. Tourists planning a Tibet tour from Shanghai could make a visit to the famous scenic spots in Shanghai so as to enjoy the charm of the modern city before enter into Tibet.
Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower is located at Lujiazui in Pudong District. It faces the Bund across Huangpu River. It is the second highest tower in Asia with a height of 467.9 meters. It has been one of the landmarks of Shanghai and has been listed as one of the 5A-level scenic spots in Shanghai. It received more than 2.5 millions of tourists every year.
The Revolving Restaurant in Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower is the highest revolving restaurant in Asia. It enjoys good reputation for its special location, food and service. Visitors here could enjoy the panorama of Shanghai and the night view of Shanghai would stay in your memory for a lifetime. Besides, the exquisite and delicious food here would also leave you deep impression.
The Bund of Shanghai is located on the bank of Huangpu River. It has been one of the must-go scenic spots for tourists planning a Shanghai tour since people there could take an overlook of Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and Jin Mao Tower.
The Bund of Shanghai stretches 1.5 kilometers. Tourists here could witness different styles of buildings - the Gothic architectures, Romanesque architectures and Chinese-Western style architectures. The Bund of Shanghai is of rich cultural connotation for its long history. Tourists here could enjoy the amazing night view of the modern Shanghai.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street has a history of more than 100 years. It is one of the most noted streets in Shanghai. Tourists here could witness the prosperity of Shanghai and explore the history and culture of Shanghai. It is also a place where tourists could experience the daily life of the local Shanghai people.
Besides, there are also some historical and cultural sites deserve a visit in Shanghai, such as the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, where you could enjoy the amazing sculpture works. Tourists could also make a visit to Chongming Island which is located at the estuary of Yangtze River.