"Yuyuan Garden"

Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located on Anren Jie, Shanghai with a name that means pleasing and satisfying. Despite its small size of about five acres, it is packed full of exciting attractions. The pavilions, halls, rock gardens and ponds are each unique. There are six main scenic areas in the garden: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and the Inner Garden. Each area features several scenic spots. Near the entrance is a rock garden called the Great Rockery that reaches a height of about 50 feet. This is the oldest and largest rockery south of the Yangtze River. The top provides a great view of the garden especially of Cuixiu Hall which sits at the foot of the rockery.
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"Chenghuang Temple"

Chenghuang Temple is a center for traditional Chinese food and great deals. It is filled with cheap shops selling all kinds of goodies and treasures. Pretty much anyone who goes to Shanghai makes a trip to Chenghuang Temple. The architecture is that of traditional Chinese temples.
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"The Bund"
The Bund, also called Zhongshan East Road, is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Walking along the Bund, which is the west shore of the Huangpu River, you can see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower across the river in Pudong. It is one of the top attractions in Shanghai.
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"Shintori"

The first thing you notice about Shintori is the lack of a sign in the entrace... and the bamboo trees, after you pass through the cenent archway. Shintori is big! And minimalist, a la Japanese style. One can't help but be WOW'ed when entering the main dining area. The place is one huge, wide-open warehouse with very vey high ceilings. Clean, light-coloured cement walls all around, mak it easy on the eyes and give the place a distinct sleek, modern, almost "New York"-trendy feel. You won't be disappointed.

The cusine and drinks are very well presented. Fom the big jar of "rock and roll" salad, which the waitors will personally shake in front of you to mix in the dressing, to the selection of different designed sake cups and the beer glasses that detach from their bases, Shintori has many touches that impress.

The food at Shintori is unquestionably good. Whether or not it is the best Japanese food in Shanghai is debateable, although many people say that it is. But Shintori is a must-see simply because of how impressive the venue is. Try the grilled cod: it is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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"Yongfoo Elite"

Yongfoo Elite was originally opened as a member's only, private club (hence, the name). And the fact that Yongfoo Elite is no longer private still confuses some people. This Shanghainese restaurant is housed in a wonderful old 1930's villa, on a lovely phoenix-tree lined street - Yongfu Road. The building was previously used as the British Consulate in Shanghai.

The garden, on your way in to the restaurant, is lovely. In the evening, candles light your way. And if you go on a nice day, the garden seating is fabulous. Definitely one of the nicest in Shanghai. Inside, the club is quite elegantly decorated, with rather authentic-looking flowery wallpaper. There are many nice, old-style touches in the decor.

The Chinese food at Yongfoo Elite is less than spectacular. But noone goes there for the food; this restaurant is one that will delight visitors to Shanghai and will give them a good impression of how the elite used to live in Shanghai during its glory days of the 1920's and 30's.
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Source(s):
http://www.best-shanghai-restaurants.com
http://www.smartshanghai.com


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