Fazangjiang Temple is one of the most famous temples of Shanghai. It is a Buddhist establishment that recently experienced some much-needed renovations. The main building of the temple features a unique facade, built in a classic, original Chinese style. In the main hall, a large modern statue of Sakyamuni is on display and in one of the lesser halls is a small shrine to Dizang Wang, the Buddhist God of the Underworld.

The Site of The First National Congress of The Communist Party of China has been turned into a memorial hall. It commemorates an event that happened in 1921 and represents a major step for today's People's Republic of China. The Memorial Hall is a renowned building and was restored in 1999. The interior of the living room was designed to be the same as that of 84 years ago. There is also an exhibition hall where you can see photos and documents concerning this historic event.

Shikumen, meaning "stone gate," is the name of a type of building that has been used by the middle class of Shanghai since the 1920s-30s. Though Shikumen were rather ordinary architectural pieces of the old Shanghai, today only a few of them remain, which adds to their significance. If you are interested in seeing such a house and its specific features, visit the Shikumen Open House Museum.

Xintiandi is the famous car-free area of Shanghai, where visitors can find several coffee houses, historic buildings and entertainment spots. If you are interested in old Shanghai architecture, this is the best place to check out the typical Shikumen houses. Considered the lively center of the city, it is a good place for shopping, dining, or just having coffee and relaxing.

Liuligongfang Museum is an establishment that displays glassware from ancient China and Europe. It has a great collection of contemporary art pieces and visual art works. Be sure to check out the large selection of creative glass items and the personal gallery of Loretta Yang.

An exclusive church of the Luwan district of Shanghai, the former St Nicholas Orthodox church is a Russian-style religious building with archetypal domes. It is a brick and concrete construction that dates back to 1932. Today, the building is used as a restaurant and Tapas bar, as the church no longer exists. The classic architecture of this structure is certainly worth visiting.

A historically significant place, not only for Shanghai, but for the entire nation, is the residence of the provisional revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen. It was his and his wife's home for more than 6 years and has become a famous historic attraction. It was the place were Sun Yat-Sen released several important revolutionary activities, and now displays a large collection of documents and photos related to the politician's life and the Great Revolution.

This is the former residence of the first prime minister of the People's Republic of China. The very admired and respected Zhou Enlai lived in this Spanish-style villa when visiting Shanghai. The palace was used mostly as an office and currently displays the politician's furniture as it once stood. The residence is located in an old neighborhood that boasts a nostalgic atmosphere.