The Jin Mao Tower is the tallest building in China and a major tourist draw and a fine example of East meets West architecture. While a portion of the building is home to office buildings and a Grand Hyatt hotel, there is a public observatory on the 88th floor. Admission costs 50 CNY for adults and 30 CNY for senior citizens.

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Longhua Temple is the largest of its kind in Shanghai and features a spectacular seven story pagoda. The temple features four main halls, each with its own features. The most amazing is the Grand Hall, which features an ornate statue of Sakyamuni. There is even a vegetarian restaurant on site for visitors to enjoy. Admission to the temple is 10 CNY.


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The Peace Hotel was built in 1929 and is an amazing example of Art Deco architecture. Victor Sassoon first built the hotel as a house which was half office building, half living area. One of the highlights of this hotel is the ballroom found on the eighth floor. Admission is free.

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The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is the largest in Asia and is located next to the Oriental Pearl tower. There are 28 exhibits which house a total of 10,000 sea creatures. Examples include jellyfish, sharks, sea turtles, otters and many more. Admission costs 110 CNY for adults, 65 CNY for senior citizens and 70 CNY for children.

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This museum is filled with interactive science exhibits to educate and delight all ages. You'll get to experience things like the Earth Exploration, Childrens Technoland and Spectrum of Life, which is a simulated rainforest. There is also an IMAX theater here as well. Admission costs 60 CNY for adults, 45 CNY for students and 20 CNY for children.


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