Shanghai

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About Shanghai

Shanghai is the largest city in China, the Red Dragon country. The combination of modern infrastructure development, industrial estate, and tourist attractions in Shanghai makes it one of the largest foreign exchange earners as well as the country’s backbone. This one-millennium-old city began to develop rapidly around the 19th century when China was aggressively conducting trade with the western world. After more than a century has passed, more than 26 million people inhabit the City of Lights now, and Shanghai has become a top-rated tourist destination among foreign tourists. The nickname "City of Light" originates from the radiant flickering skyscrapers that dazzle the eyes. Shanghai's position between the sea and industrial cities in China makes the region a strategic location in the development of tourism, entertainment, and business. Since the reign of the Song Dynasty (around the 9th century AD), the city has become the most significant business area and port in Asia. Hence, even though China had experienced many dynastic changes, this place always gained special status.

Top Things to Do in Shanghai

Here are some of the best tourist locations you can visit in Shanghai

Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland is a tourist location suitable for all age customer segments. You can enjoy dozens of exciting rides against the background of the legendary Disney dreamland. You can also give your children a chance to dress up as their favorite Disney character. This amusement park is open every day, starting from 09:00 to 08:00 (local time). The entrance ticket is Rp810.000 on weekdays and Rp1.167.000 on weekends or holiday seasons.

Legoland Discovery Center

This family amusement park is specially designed to bring the fantasy world typical of the famous toy, Lego, to life. Here, you can find kid-friendly game rides, 11 Lego raft zones for all ages, and modern 4D cinema that can make movies look real. Alongside these, you can also witness the splendor of a miniature interactive city called Miniland, made from 1.5 million pieces of Lego! Don't forget to visit the Lego Shop as well to hunt the latest Lego series with various discounts and special offers. The Shanghai Legoland Discovery Center is open every day from 10:00 to 08:00 (local time). You can buy an entrance ticket at Traveloka.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town

Shanghai apparently has a historic water city whose beauty is comparable to the Venice city in Italy. The Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town is located in the Qingpu region, a suburban district of Shanghai Municipality. Due to its beauty and vibrant cultural nuances, the city has always been a mainstay tourist destination. You can ride a provided unique tourist boat to get around, but first, you’ll need to spend Rp119.000 for the entrance ticket. This place is open every day, starting from 8:30 to 4:00 (local time).

Huangpu River Night Cruise

Since long ago, the Huangpu River has been well known as the best place to enjoy the glorious views of Shanghai. If you’re interested in cruising the river while enjoying the city view, Huangpu River Night Cruise is the answer. This 45-minute attraction will give you access to the Huangpu River on a special ferry. Don't forget to prepare a camera with night mode settings to get the best photos! Huangpu River Night Cruise tour services are available every day from 18:30 to 20:30 (local time). You can buy the tickets directly at Traveloka.

World Financial Center Building

One of Shanghai's main attractions is the existence of its towering skyscrapers. Among these buildings, there is one very prominent building called the World Financial Center. This 100-story building with a height of more than 400 meters is open for public. You can reach the peak by riding a high-speed elevator. When you get up there, all other skyscrapers will look like toys! This building is open every day from 8:00 to 23:00, so you can come at night to witness the stunning glittering Shanghai city.

Top Culinary in Shanghai

Talking about traveling won't be complete without discussing the typical culinary journeys at the tourist destinations you visit. Here are some of the best culinary you can find in Shanghai:

Guo Tie

For those of you who know much about Chinese specialties, Guo Tie is certainly familiar on your ears. This half circle-shaped dumpling contains seafood, meat, and various kinds of vegetables, making it delicious to eat with warm white rice and ginger soy sauce. This meal is similar to Japanese culinary gyoza and can be steamed or fried. There are many variants of filling, so make sure you ask first about it before buying.

Xiao Long Bao

This dish can be regarded as the iconic culinary city of Shanghai because of its popularity among tourists and locals alike. Xiao Long Bao is steamed meat wrapped in dumpling skin placed on a bamboo basket. When you take a bite, you can feel the gravy dissolving with the dumpling skins. It happens because there’s also gelatinized broth along with the meat inside the wrap that’ll melt when steamed.

Peking Duck

Visiting the Red Dragon country is undoubtedly not complete yet without tasting the delicious Peking duck. This dish is made from marinated Peking duck meat and coated with sweet-sour sauce. The meat is then grilled at a high temperature until the skin is crispy and brown. For those of you who claim to be culinary lovers, this dish is definitely not to be missed!

Where to Stay in Shanghai

Here are some hotels you can book during your vacation here

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai

This five-star hotel in the Henan Central Road region is right in the heart of Shanghai. It’s the best accommodation for those of you who’re looking for the first-class comfort.

Shanghai Fish Inn Bund

Located in the busy Middle Henan Road area, Shanghai Fish Inn Budd can be an attractive lodging alternative for those of you with a medium budget. This hotel has very high-quality services so that it gets the highest user rating on the Traveloka website for three-star hotel classes.

Xintiandi Business Hotel

Staying at a cheap hotel isn’t always miserable. Xintiandi Business Hotel in the Songjiang area still provides the best service, for instance, with a very affordable nightly rate for on-budget travelers.

That's the information about tourist attractions in Shanghai for your reference before the holiday. Plan your vacation there immediately through the Traveloka website and app!