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The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

The Jing’an Temple is a cultural treasure trove, packed with Buddhist relics and maintaining the ancient tradition of the Temple Fair.

Leave the city streets behind and spend an hour or two in the company of the monks at the Jade Buddha Temple.

Leave the city streets behind and spend an hour or two in the company of the monks at the Jade Buddha Temple.

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

Leave the city streets behind and spend an hour or two in the company of the monks at the Jade Buddha Temple.

Created as a place of sanctuary over 400 years ago, Yu Yuan Gardens still provide a soothing retreat from the bustling streets of the Old Town.