Initially a fishing village and later a treaty port during the First Opium War, Shanghai has become one of China’s largest cities and a global financial, economic, and trade hub.
Today, Shanghai is best known for its impressive and futuristic skyline, world-class shopping, innovative technology, incredible nightlife, and fantastic food scene.
The city has many accommodations ranging from budget-friendly hostels and guesthouses to luxurious 5-star hotels, including many Western hotel chains (across Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and many more).
Jing’an Temple
Our first stop in Shanghai was Jing’an Temple, a Tangmi Buddhist temple commonly called the Temple of Peace and Tranquility. It is one of China’s most famous and historically significant Buddhist temples.
China Art Museum
The China Art Museum exhibitions cover 64,000 square meters (nearly 16 acres) and house over 14,000 pieces of artwork, including oil paintings, prints, Chinese paintings, sculptures, and modern Chinese art.
M50 Creative Park
We started the day by visiting M50 Creative Park, a contemporary art district in Shanghai that is home to numerous art studios and some of the best street art in the city.