Maglev Arrive from the airport in style by shunning the subway and hopping on Shanghai’s light- ning-speed Maglev instead. Connecting Pudong Internatio- nal Airport and Shanghai’s cen- tre in under eight minutes, the magnetic levitation train can re- ach peak speeds of an astonis- hing 430 kph. If you have time on your hands, take a deto- ur to the accompanying Mag- lev Museum and learn all about the history of this epic feat of Chinese engineering. Yunnan Rd. Food Street Often completely off the ra- dar of tourists, Yunnan Rd. fo- od street doesn’t get enough credit for its seemingly endle- ss local restaurants and street snacks. Pop into any of the re- staurants here for delicious tre- ats like Xiao Long Bao, glutino- us rice balls called Tang Yuan, filled with a sweet sesame pa - ste, Shanghainese noodles and more. The bulk of restaurants are located at the southern end near Shanghai Great Wor- ld Entertainment Centre. Ask
cond and third floors. Depen- ding on demand, an outfit sho - uld take less than a week to complete. Temples Temples can be a great way to find peace in the bustling ci - ty, whether you’re religious or not. The Buddhist temple of Longhua is the oldest in the ci- ty and has a fascinating history – from its inception in 242AD to its use as a Japanese-run in- ternment camp during Wor- ld War II. Simply stroll the com- plex or buy some incense and send up a prayer of your own. On West Nanjing road, the an- cient Jing’an Temple certain- ly stands out against the back-
drop of shops and restaurants, with many people stopping to gaze up at its glittering golden roof towering above the traffic and pedestrians. Dating back to 247AD, this temple houses three main halls, with the Ma- havira Hall hosting the specta- cular Jade Buddha. Chongming Island Chongming Island forms the northernmost part of the mu- nicipality of Shanghai. Much of the island is composed of pro- tected wetlands, but it’s also home to a migratory bird reser- ve, one of only three remaining Confucian temples in Shang- hai, an ancient fishing village and several organic farms.
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