Things To Do In Shanghai In January – Visiting Shanghai In January + What to do!
Last Update: 12th November 2019
What are the 10 Best Things To Do In Shanghai In January?
January is often considered to be the coldest month in Shanghai. Though, we could also find various types of exciting things to do in Shanghai in January.
What are the 10 Best Things To Do In Shanghai In January?
January is often considered to be the coldest month in Shanghai. Though, we could also find various types of exciting things to do in Shanghai in January.
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The 632-meters-tall Shanghai Tower offers 2 viewpoint floors – the 117th and 118th floors to the public to admire the stunning skyline and the panoramic views of the whole city. In the tower, you also could find several small exhibition halls with the old golden wares, and porcelain. On festivals and weekend, the tower regularly features attractive light shows to the public.
Xintiandi features the landmark of modern architecture in Shanghai – Shikumen to explore. When you explore the facade of Shikumen, you will feel you are taken back to the 1920s and 1930s’s Shanghai. However, when you step into the buildings, you will feel that you are into the modern world as the interiors are decorated with modern furnishing.
Nanjing Road is the birthplace of the modern commerce in Shanghai. It is one of the most popular spots among locals and visitors in Shanghai. It offers not only international brands but also Shanghai time-honored brands. In addition, it offers tens of kinds of snacks from around China.
The Bund lies on the west bank of Huangpu River. It has witnessed the change of the society in Shanghai since 1844. In the Republic of China, it was home to tens of foreign banks and commercial firms. Thus, it is dotted with tens of old European buildings. Walk along the west bank of the river and look for the tiny beauty in our life.
M50 Creative Park is a paradise for photographers and art lovers. It was transformed from more than 50 industrial buildings from the 1930s to the 1990s. Situated at the bank of Suzhou River, it is the best-preserved national industrial site in Shanghai. Walk in the park and you will find every corner is covered with artistic atmosphere.
Shanghai French Concession features tens of the former residences of the late leaders in the Republic of China, such as Zhangxueliang, Sun Yat-sen and so on. It is home to exquisite old French villas, British neoclassical buildings and Spanish buildings in the area. You will also find locals, especially local elders doing their own daily activities there.
If you would like to reward yourself with authentic local snacks during your stay in Shanghai, it is recommended that you visit Yuyuan Old Street. In addition, you will be amazed at the Shanghai traditional items in the more than 30 stores with a rich Chinese national customs. The buildings there are also in a style of the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912).
Located in the Jiading District, Nanxiang Ancient Town is more than 1,500 years old. Guyi Garden, Hecuo Mountain and Liuyun Temple all stand there. You also could find Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes with Christian Nanxiang Truth Church in the town. Nanxiang Steamed Buns enjoy a good reputation around Shanghai Region.
In cold January, you could appreciate Shanghai Acrobatic Show in the evening. Well-known as a famous acrobatic art professional performance group in China – Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe presents the amazing shows for tens of years. The show is put on regularly at Shanghai Circus World (上海马戏城), Shanghai Huxi Grand Theatre (上海沪西大剧院), Shanghai Circus World and Shanghai Center Theatre (上海商城剧院).
Located at No. 20, East Nanjing Road, Shanghai Fairmont Peace Hotel features suites with 9 national styles. Originally built in 1929, the north building is a Gothic Architecture of Chicago School. The Jazz Bar is famous for a jazz band whose members are elders. The Peace Hall features a style of Baroque palace. You could find that the modernity and the tradition are combined properly in the hotel.
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Interested in the Things To Do In Shanghai In January?
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