Two-Day Tour in Huangpu District, Shanghai

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On July 13, 2009, the author embarked on a one-day exploration of Shanghai, visiting a variety of cultural, historical, and entertainment hotspots. The journey began with a ride on Metro Line 1 from Shanghai Railway Station, alighting at People’s Square. Here’s a detailed account of the places visited:

1. **People’s Square Area:**
– Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
– Shanghai Grand Theatre
– Shanghai Museum
– Shanghai Art Museum
– Yanzhong Green Space
– **Note:** A great spot to enjoy the cool air.

2. **Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street:**
– New Century Time Square
– First Department Store
– Wing On Department Store
– Laofengxiang Silverware Store
– Zendai Plaza
– Duoyunxuan
– First Pharmaceutical Store
– **Note:** Easily accessible from the square, this street is bustling with foreigners and shoppers. The large shopping malls offer reasonable prices, and the area is particularly lively in the evenings.

3. **Night View of The Bund:**
– Chen Yi Square
– Monument to the People’s Heroes
– Waibaidu Bridge
– Puxi Binjiang Avenue
– World Architecture Expo
– Old Shanghai Observatory
– **Note:** A direct walk from Nanjing East Road leads to The Bund. A boat tour costs 50 yuan per person, offering a scenic perspective of the area. Recently, parts of The Bund have been fenced off for renovation in preparation for the World Expo.

4. **Lujiazui in Pudong:**
– Pudong Binjiang Avenue
– Oriental Pearl TV Tower
– Jinmao Tower
– Shanghai International Convention Center
– Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
– Shanghai Wild Insect Museum
– Super Brand Mall

Other notable locations visited include the Old City God Temple, Fuyou Road, Yu Garden, Nine-Turn Bridge, Shanghai Old Street, Huaihai Road, and Xintiandi.

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This reformatted version organizes the information into clear categories, making it easier to follow the author’s journey through Shanghai.PS: Take a ferry to Lujiazui for 1 yuan or take Metro Line 2. Take an elevator to the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower for 100 yuan. It feels expensive! The Ocean Aquarium costs 120 yuan.
5. Old City God Temple (Fuyou Road Small Commodity Market, Yu Garden Mall, Yu Garden, Nine-Turn Bridge, Huxinting Teahouse, Shanghai Old Street, Gucheng Park). PS: A place for sightseeing. It is very old. There are many gold stores. The snack plaza is good.
6. Qipu Market (wholesale market, Xingwang Market, etc.). PS: All at wholesale prices… There are many people…
7. Huaihai Middle Road (Huaihai Road Fashion Street, Shikumen style of Xintiandi in Shanghai, Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Taipingqiao Green Space). PS: Fashion street, a place that MM likes.