InterContinental Shanghai Expo Destination

The Mercedes-Benz Arena boasts an 18,000 seating multi functional performance space. The main arena can be partitioned and divided to host any number of shows and satisfy any lighting, sound, and seating arrangement request. Also available in visitors is the Mixing Room, an intimate and private theatre / club designed with state of the art technology . Below the arena is a 20,000 square meter combined interactive retail, entertainment, dining, and leisure area.

Built between 1911 and 1918, Jade Buddha Temple (Yu Fo Si) is Shanghai's most popular temple which belonged to the Chan sect and is famous for two Buddhas brought from Myanmar, each carved from an individual slab of whote jade. The two precious Jade Buddhist statues are only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks. The Hade Buddha Temple is a great place to go whether you are a Buddhist or not, the peaceful and transcendent atmosphere adds a kind of richness to our busy modern society.

Xintiandi area is known for its unique Shanghainese architecture, which blends European and Chinese style. Cafes and restaurants in this area have become popular with young middle and upper class people. Art galleries and designer clothing boutiques have given Xintiandi an air of style and cultural energy.

Built in the 1559 this equisite garden boasts 48 unique scenic spots. Yuyuan Garden accupies an area of 20,000 square meters, The pavilion, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. There are six main scenic areas in the garden. Visit the City God Temple and Shanghai Old Street where you will find old traditional tea houses, shops and traditional food shops.

Shanghai South Bund Fabric Market or Shi Liu Pu Cloth Market offers floors of fabric and tailors, Here you can make your couture dreams come true. Great values are qi paos, cashmere coats, leather jackets, suites and shirts. Almost every store has its own tailor who can whip up whatever you want in about 2-7 days. Your best bet is to have something you like copied over in your new fabric. Clothing made from photos or descriptions yield mixed results.

It has been famous for its large collection of rare cultural piece. The museum now houses over 120,000 pieces of cultural relics in twelve categories. Shanghai Museum is especially well-known for its collection of brozen pieces. The 1,200 square meter exhibition room has displayed more than 400 beautifully decorated brazen, which deliver a panoramic picture of China from 18th century BC to the 3rd century BC.

The River Mall is located in the core region of the “Four Pavilions along the Central Axis” in Expo area, with a total construction area of 330,000 square meters. The River Mall will enjoy traffic convenience, easily accessible to Line 7 and Line 8. The River Mall is designed by the concept of flowing water, with the fusion of many bright landscapes. The main building is divided into 2 streets and 5 thematic zones, providing people with consuming experience in retailing, restaurant,entertainment