Shanghai Sightseeing with Maglev Train

The Bund

Start your trip from the old French Concession in Shanghai, the downtown in Shanghai between 1849 and 1943. The French-styled buildingswitnessed the development of Shanghai in the early 20th century. Continue your historical tour in Xintiandi, an ideal area for a walking tour. Most shops, restaurants and bars in the area are opened in the buildings with a history of 100 years. They are all amazing combinations ofhistory and modernization. You will be whisked to The Bund from the historical tour. The skyscrapers on the Bund were all built after China opened its door to the world in 1978. Admire the buildings and feel the pulse of modern Shanghai. The Jade Buddha Temple is your last stop for today’s tour. See how the local people relax in the 120-year old Buddhist temple.

Maglev Train

Let’s step into the Shanghai World Financial Center first to kick off today’s tour. Built in 2008, the center is the third highest building in China. The swimming pool on the 85th floor, ata height of 366 meters, is the highest swimming pool in the world. The glass sightseeing deck in the center allows you to see a panoramic view of Shanghai at any time. The center is only a landmark for modernShanghai. Have a look at what Shanghai will look like in next a few decades in the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, where the future of Shanghai is displayed via multimedia.

Here we reach the highlights of today. Hop on the Maglev Train and experiencethe breath-taking speed, as itcan reach up to430 km/h at its climax. It is the first commercial maglev train in the world.