Tianzifanghello
charming shopping and chillinghello
Renovated residential area in French Concession turned into a labyrinth of shops and cafes. Super charming and great for your shopping and chilling needs.
Yuyuan Gardenhello
unexpected gardenhello
Extensive five acre Chinese garden in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai. Adjacent to Yuyuan Tourist Mart.
The Bundhello
dazzling views + energyhello
The Bund (embankment or embanked quay) refers to the waterfront area in Central Shanghai, “outer beach” centered on Zhongshan Road, within the former Shanghai International Settlement. The area across from the Huangpu River contains modern supertall skycrpaers of Lujiazui Pudong District and serves as a dramatic view day or night. Building heights are restricted on The Bund to maintain the scale and character of this most famous area. Eclectic architecture on The Bund includes Romanesque Revival, Gothic Revival, Renaissance Revival, Baroque Revival, Beaux-Arts and Art Deco.
Supertell Skyscrapers in the Lujiazul, Pudong Districthello
visit the supertallshello
Although a spectacular view from The Bund day or night, visitors should be sure to walk around and visit the interiors of the three supertell skyscrapers in Shanghai. Three three towers form the world’s first adjacent grouping of three supertall skyscrapers.
The Shanghai Tower, at 2,073 feet, is 128 stories and the tallest building in the world as of 2015, by usable floor (127). It also has the world’s fastest elevators and world’ highest observation deck.It is the world’s second tallest builidng by height to architectural top. The building was designed by Gensler and is owned by Shanghai city government.
The Shanghai World Financial Center was designed by Kohn Pederson Fox, is 1,614 feet tall and was topped off in 2007.
Jin Mao Tower is 1,380 feet tall and was designed by the Chicago firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill. In postmodern form, it draws on traditional Chinese architecture. Official opening date was in 1998.
The Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower was completed in 1994 with chief designers Jiang Huan Chen, Lin Benlin, and Zhang Xiulin. The tower features eleven spheres big and small.
Speak Lowhello
speakeasy perfectionhello
Popular Japanese style speakeasy hidden behind a door in a bartending supply shop. Impeccably prepared and presented cocktails. Four floors; as you ascend prices go up and the mood gets quieter. If you are lucky enough to score a set don’t leave. This place radiates class and attention to detail.
Cupplehello
serious about coffeehello
Impeccably designed and serving most perfect coffee. Difficult to find but once you do, you will not want to depart.
Global Harborhello
shopping + dining to the maxhello
Largest and most opulent indoor shopping experience in Shanghai. There is no end the the food in Shanghai and a large concentration of it happens to be located inside malls. Shanghai’s largest mall contains a dizzying amount of food, restaurants, cafes and snack options. Step inside and you will find anything you need to eat.
Caramelhello
cafe perfectionhello
Perfect civility above the bustle of the M50 art world. Small, intimate and fresh with tremendous attention to detail. Light French fare, pastries and coffees.
The Peninsulahello
peninsula perfectionhello
Peninsula style in a most idilic location on The Bund. Impeccable style and surroundings; visit the various restaurants and lounges and be ready for Shanghai perfection. Spectacular rooftop views.
Park Hotelhello
art deco stunnerhello
Opened in 1934, The Park Hotel was the tallest building in Asia until 1958. Designed by the Hungarian-Slovakian architect Laslo Hundec, the builing was inspired by the American Radiator Building in NYC. Truly an art deco masterpiece.