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Bank of China
Art deco design meets Chinese sensibilities. (
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Rockbund Art Museum
A winning blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles. (
Shanghai Art Museum
Former Shanghai Racecourse Club, with captivating period de-
tails. (
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Best Shikumen & Lilong Architecture
Bubbling Well Road Apartments
Great spot to observe everyday Shanghai life. (
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Tianzifang
Charming alleyway complex bursting with shops and cafes. (
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Xintiandi
Shanghai's traditional architectural vernacular re-imagined. (
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Best Modern Buildings
Shanghai World Financial Center
The tallest building in Shanghai (until 2014). (
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Jinmao Tower
Eye-catching 88-storey skyscraper in Pudong. (
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Shanghai Grand Theatre
Shanghai's state-of-the-art concert venue. (
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Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Pudong's first, and most iconic, tower. (
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Worth a Trip
Although most of the architecture from the 2010 World Expo has been dismantled, several pavilions are slated to
become permanent fixtures in the city skyline. Chief among them is the iconic red China Pavilion, which opened
in late 2012 as the
China Art Palace
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China Art Museum, line 8) , the city's new modern-art home.
Best Historic Residences
Sun Yatsen's Former Residence
Sun Yatsen lived in this villa from 1918 to 1924. (
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