Location: Shanghai World Expo
Top Things to do in Shanghai World Expo
Top Restaurants in Shanghai
- 1. Epicure on 45
- 2. Scena (The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong)
- 3. Flair Rooftop
- 4. Shanghai Haidilao Hot Pot (Zhangyang Road)
- 5. Jin Xuan Chinese Restaurant (The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong)
- 6. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet
- 7. Efes Restaurant Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine
- 8. Tock's - A Montreal Deli
- 9. Goodfellas
- 10. The 1515 West, Chophouse & Bar
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What to do and see in Shanghai World Expo, Shanghai Region: The Best Specialty Museums
The largest city in China is also its most cosmopolitan, offering visitors a chance to experience the past, present, and future all at once. The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline looks like it was ripped from the Jetsons, with the bulbous Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower looking a bit like a two headed lollipop. On the Puxi side, you can walk the Bund riverside district to get a taste of old Shanghai.
Restaurants in Shanghai
1. Shanghai World Expo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 577 reviews
Reviewed By SideshowBob1971 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
I went not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. From the origins of every Expo from London 1851 and beyond the 2010 expo in Shanghai, plenty of exhibits and films to watch. The other reason to go is to see the stunning architecture of the building itself - I went mid afternoon in November and came out just when the sun was going down, leading to some amazing pitching off the copper/brass cladding and glass structure. Admission to the museum is free.
2. China Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By xenawang - Montreal, Canada
Entrance to this museum is free. However, the museum’s best attraction, the 清明上河图, costs 20 RMB. I showed my student ID (foreign student at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) and got a 10 RMB discount. Do not miss this. It is a unique multimedia experience that brings the famous painting to life, with lights, sounds, and music. For those who haven’t heard of it, 清明上河图 is a depiction of life in the capital, Kaifeng, during the Song Dynasty around a thousand years ago. The rest of the museum showcases many works of art by Chinese artists: traditional Chinese paintings, oil paintings, sculptures, etc. The only downside is that all signs are in Chinese. The museum is housed in the China Pavilion from the World Expo 2010. Very impressive building, bigger than it looks. It’s located close to River Mall, which is great for grabbing a bite to eat.
