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Top 10 Places to Visit in Shanghai – China Travel Documentary



Shanghai is one of the most fascinating cities in China, and in this video I share my personal top 10 places to visit in this amazing city.

Few cities in the world evoke so much imagination as the largest city in China. Rich and glamorous on one corner, rough around the edges on another, Shanghai is truly one of the most fascinating places in the country. Located in the East of China, Shanghai should be high on any traveler’s list.

The video starts off on the Bund, a spectacular waterfront promenade located right in the center of the city. It provides a stunning contrast between historic colonial architecture and the awe-inspiring modern skyline of Pudong on the other side of the Huangpu river. Here, you can get some of the best views across the city. After Pudong, I take you to Nanjing street for some shopping, followed by a moment of calm in the rebuilt Jing’An Temple.

After walking through the People’s (central) park where I encounter a ‘marriage market’, we search for pockets of old Shanghai. These authentic neighborhoods are fast disappearing, as development of apartment towers and shopping malls takes over.

With enough time, it’s possible to plan a few day trips out of Shanghai. Some of my favorite ones are Suzhou, Zhujiajiao, and the impressive Yangshan Port (Shanghai’s main container terminal, or harbor). Back in the city, we travel to the outskirts to visit a ‘bicycle graveyard’ and visit a few trade shows. Probably not your regular ‘tourist attraction’, but interesting places for those interested in doing business in China. The video finishes at the former Expo site, taking you back to one of the largest events ever held in China.

*** The footage in this video was made in the years before the global pandemic. I am currently not traveling, like most people in the world. ***

Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments below!

Copyright of all footage: Hoffer Media

26 Comments

  2. A T.

    I was in Shanghai in 1973 when there were no tall buildings and just few Taxis for the foreigners, it's hard to believe in only 40 years they transform the country so fast.

  3. hokoumoon

    Those they have not had their good parents any advantage but stole as the thieves advantages cheaters, their fake roleplay for 64 like in respect of their lacks and grievances blamed for their govt instead of their poor families! Personality! Their excuses to overseas via 64 incidences are proven matters how such personality they are!

  4. Ataranaoahaka Raaf

    IT IS VERY IMPRESSIVE,THEY ARE TRULY BECOME THE CENTER OF THE GLOBAL-CIVILISATION,CHINES HAVE COME SO FAR IN SUCH LITTLE TIME IS TRULY IMMENSE ARCHIEVEMENT WITH SO MUCH CLEAN STREETS, BLOSSOMING ECONOMICS,VERY SAFE ORDERED SOCIETY AND HIGHLY MODERNISED AND VERY URBANISED HIGHTECH MEGACITY,S MEGAHARBORS AND EVERYONE IS IMPROVED IN LIVINGSSTANDARDS.THIS IS JUST THEIR BEGINNING OF A NEW GOLDEN-AGE.EVERY CRITIQUE ON CHINA HAS BE DIMINISHED WITH THIS GREATNESS,HOWEVER THE FUTURE BECOME OF IT IT IS THEIRS WHERE MODERN-PROGRESS FOR GOOD OR BAD COMES FROM AND NOT ANYMORE THE DECLINING WESTERN-WORLD.SHANGHAI IS TRULY IMMENSELY GREAT CITY.THANKS FOR SHARING NOW I TRULY KNOWN HOW GREAT THEY ARE BECOME,CHINA IS A NEW CENTER OF THE WORLD.

  13. The Excited Wanderer

    Thank you for the amazing insight into Shanghai and some of the other parts of the city. It was fascinating for me to learn about the marriage market and while it might seem strange to other cultures, being Chinese (but not from China), I can understand why the families are doing so in the hopes of finding someone suitable for their sons and daughters. It might seem oppressive but marriage is a topic that is very sensitive in the culture.

  14. Orest

    I think that every city should have an event like a "marriage market".
    It's not just about a son or daughter finding someone to date (and marry) but also if the parents are able to get along with each other.

  19. O.C.G.M

    I've always loved the traditional marriage minded parts of the Chinese culture. Parents involved & marriage keeping family tight. I live in America where it's a complete 💩show

  22. 傅万丰

    I don't like skyscrapers, I don't fear death but I am insanely terrified of height. I also don't fear of going to war etc but I just can't stand height

  25. tao zhao

    According to the list you made, seems you were not a tourist but the mayor of Shanghai😂 untypical list😂

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