ENRICHMENT THROUGH SHANGHAI EDUCATIONAL EXPEDITIONS
RECOMMENDED LANDMARKS TO VISIT
About Shanghai
Qibao Ancient Town
• Located in the center of the Minhang District of Shanghai Minhang
• The only ancient town area in greater Shanghai, with a history spanning over one thousand years
Ancient Town
• Students can learn about Chinese ancient water townships
Water Townships
Shanghai Museum One of the largest
museums of Chinese art
and artefacts
11 galleries
Three Exhibition
Halls
Artwork and artifacts help to represent the various dynasties
Encourages cultural awareness and appreciation
Shanghai World Financial Centre
• The centre features cultural and artistic
exhibitions, and stands as a testament to China’s growing economic influence
Standing in the center of Lujiazui’s Finance & Trade Zone, the tower has:
101 floors
Height:
492 metres
Currently the tallest building in China
Yu Garden (Yuyuan Garden) Sansui
Hall
Wanhua Chamber
Dianchun Hall
Huijin Hall
Yuhua Hall
Inner Garden
There are six main scenic areas in the garden:
• Meaningful, visually pleasing and spiritually satisfying, the Yuyuan Garden was completed in 1577 during the Ming Dynasty
Yuyuan Garden occupies an area of 20,000 square metres
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Pudong
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is located in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Shanghai
Twin Dragons
The tower symbolises 'twin dragons playing with pearls,’ two culturally important symbols within China
Recognisable
The unique architecture of the tower makes it one of the most recognisable places in Shanghai
3rd Tallest Tower
The Oriental Pearl TV tower is the 3rd tallest tower in the world.
Shanghai Xin Tian Di • This fashionable pedestrian street has become an urban attraction
that holds the historical and cultural legacies of the city
Offers a unique educational experience because of the concept of construction Retains the antique walls, tiles
and exterior of the older style
Filled modern restaurants, international art galleries and
cafes
The area is known for its traditional Shikumen design: a Shanghainese architecture style merging Chinese
and Western features
Jade Buddha Temple • Although the history of the Jade Buddha
Temple doesn’t date far into the past, the traditional and classical architectural style makes any visit unique and educational
• Temple built to house two jade Buddha statues from Burma 1882
• Early 20th Century – Temple destroyed, statues salvaged
Early 20th Century
• New temple built 1928
Shanghai: Educational and Fun
Shanghai is considered Eastern China’s cultural and economic center, and has been for more than half a
century
This multi-cultural environment, with it’s ever-changing economic landscape, gives children an opportunity to
increase their intellectual and social capacities
By connecting with the environment surrounding it, YCIS Shanghai is able to provide an engaging and
enlightening experience for children, which will help to create truly globally minded graduates
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