Attractions

• The world's third tallest building, the Oriental Pearl Tower stands 1,535 feet tall. There are 11 spheres in the tower, and the three biggest are observation platforms offering great views of the city. The middle platform, at 876 feet, has a rotating restaurant. The highest observation platform is 1,122 feet high. The tower is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost 70 RMB, or $10.25, for the first observation platform, 85 RMB or $12.45 for the second platform, and 135 RMB or $19.77 for the third platform.
  
  The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is great to see. Like many aquariums in the U.S., you can walk through tunnels under the aquariums, but unlike other aquariums, these tunnels are only 6 feet-6 inches tall---compared to 8 feet in the U.S.---so you are much closer to the sharks swimming over you. Other interesting exhibits include an electric eel tank with a voltmeter and an endangered Chinese aquatic animals display, which features species such as the Chinese Giant Salamander and the Yangtze Alligator. The aquarium is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission costs 120 RMB, which currently equals about $17.50.
  
  

Bars

• Shelter is a former bomb shelter turned underground bar. Originally built in the 1930s to use as protection from Japanese attacks, Shelter now is a popular bar and nightclub. To enter this bar, you have to walk through a narrow passage which leads to a narrow room. Not recommended for those with claustrophobia, this bar/nightclub is usually overflowing with people.
  
  Wunderbar has everything you could possibly want from a bar. The pool table is free to use everyday until 8 p.m. Once you buy six Qing Dao, Victoria Bitter, or Crown beers, you get two free beers. There are quiz nights, pool tournaments, and poker nights held throughout the week. Other perks to this bar include a large selection of European beers, many TVs for watching sports and an English speaking owner who originally hails from Missouri.
  
  

Souvenirs

• The Bund is a walkway lined with trees that runs along the Huangpu River. Also known as Zhongshan Road, The Bund used to be the most well-known street in Asia. This is a pretty touristy area where you can buy all the Chinese souvenirs you desire, including fans, gongs, cut paper, and grains of rice with your name written on them.
  
  Jade Buddha Temple, known as Yu Fo Si in Chinese, was founded in 1882 and is home to two white jade Burmese Buddha statues. But that's not the temple's only attractive aspect -- it is also the best place to purchase souvenirs. Since monks run the temple, they don't haggle, so you will definitely not be overcharged for anything you buy.
  
  

Tips

• Other things to keep in mind while traveling in Shanghai:
  
  •Always use a taxi. Taxis are very cheap, and if you have a map, a very easy way to get around the city. If you do not speak Chinese, all you have to do is point to a spot on the map, and the driver will know where to go.
  •Get a map that is written in both English and Chinese. This way, there is no confusion between you and the taxi driver about where you are going.
  •Use a Chinese phrasebook. If you are talking to a local person and you do not know how to say a certain phrase, you can simply point to it in your book. This is a handy way to buy things.
  •Carry a calculator. You can use it to easily haggle with vendors.