SHANGHAI: A CITY FOR THE SENSES
It is said that you never get to really know a city if you do not visit its most emblematic spots. At the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we offer you access to all the exotic spots in one luxury resort.
We would like to guide you through the city of Shanghai, an amazing trip, a city full of contrasts between past and future in China.
Shanghai is divided in two by the Huangpu River. On the western bank of the river, there is an elegant promenade dating back to the beginning of the 20th Century, known as the Bund, where you can find all upmarket shops and restaurants.
Opposite, there is the Pudong, the financial district where you can enjoy futuristic architecture.
The following are the 6 places you should not miss:
1. The view from the Bund
From this side of the river you can see the futuristic area of Pudong on the other side, in contrast with colonial European-style buildings in the area of Bund which remind us of New York.
2. Huangpu River
The city is divided under the river, where there is a futuristic tunnel to access the city.
3. Pudong, trip into the future
This is the business area of the city, built in the last 15 to 20 years. It is considered the “New Shanghai”. Its large buildings and architectural diversity make this area a spectacular spot, with great places to visit and many viewpoints: the “Oriental Pearl Tower”, “Jin Mao Building”, “Shanghai World Financial Center” and the “Shanghai Tower “among others.
4. Jade Buddha Temple
This temple, also called Yufo Si, is a relatively modern Buddhist temple located in the centre of the city. It was built between 1991-1918, and it holds spectacular statues of Buddha sculpted in White jade brought from Burma by the monk Hui Gen.
5. Yuyuan Gardens
These gardens take up 20,000 square metres and are surrounded by a wall in the shape of a dragon. There were built during the Ming dynasty in the image and likeness of the imperial gardens.
6. The Old City
This is the oldest and most lived in part of the city of Shanghai, where you can find the most traditional buildings in the country. Within this “city”, you can visit several temples; the most outstanding one is the “Cheng Huang Miao” temple or temple of the gods of the city.
At the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, the diversity of Asian styles, designs and traditions shall provide you with your own Asian experience in our luxury resort.
We look forward to seeing you.
