Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower
        The Broadcasting & Television Tower of Oriental Pearl is the world's third tallest TV tower after the 553-meter CN Tower in Toronto and the 535-meter Moscow TV Tower. It is situated in the tip of Lujiazui on the eastern shore of Huangpu River, facing off the classic beauty of the Bund. With a giddy height of 468 meters, the tower is Shanghai's new landmark and a big magnet for tourists. Every visitor will invariably be overwhelmed by its serenity and grandeur. The glittering light on the top sparkles at night, radiating rays of hope to everyone who views it.
        The designers magically set the eleven beautiful spheres of various sizes up from the green grassland to the blue sky with two giant spheres shining like two rubies. The spheres are supposed to represent pearls (as in "Shanghai, Pearl of the Orient"). The whole design is rich in poetic and pictorial splendor, which gives the tourists the impression that pearls of various sizes are dropping onto the emerald plate.
        The Oriental Pearl Tower consists of three big columns, which are 9 meters in diameter, the space module, the upper sphere, the lower sphere, five small spheres, tower base and the square. In the tower, there is a double-decked elevator, which can hold fifty people at a time, and two-speed elevator that can run at a speed of 7 meters per second. The tower is equipped with three-dimensional lighting installation, which makes the whole tower very colorful and beautiful.
        Tel: 86-21-58791888        Fax: 86-21-58796660        Email: dfmzt@online.sh.cn
        Website: http://www.greatwalltour.com/greatwall_pages/provinces/shanghai/TV.htm

Yuyuan Garden
        Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located in Anren Jie, Shanghai. The garden was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) named Pan Yunduan. Yu in Chinese means pleasing and satisfying, and this garden was specially built for Pan's parents as a place for them to enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age.
        In the 400 years of its existence, Yuyuan Garden had undergone many changes. During the late Ming Dynasty, it became very dilapidated with the decline of Pan's family. In 1760, some rich merchants bought Yuyuan Garden and spent more than 20 years reconstructing the buildings. During the Opium War of the 19th century, Yuyuan Garden was severely damaged. The Yuyuan Garden you see today is the result of a five year restoration project which began in 1956. The garden was open to the public in September, 1961.
        Opening Hours: 08:30 to 17:00         Bus Route: 11, 26, 64, 730, 926, 980, 932
        Admission Fee: CNY 40 (April 1st to June 30th, September 1st to November 30th)
                                  CNY 30 (the rest months)
        Website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/yuyuan_garden.htm

Watertown Zhujiajiao
        Zhujiajiao, established around 1,700 years ago, lies to the south of the Yangtze River and was created as a typical ancient water town. The ancient site is easy of access located as it is only one hour by bus to the west of downtown Shanghai.
        Zhujiajiao contains many feasts for the eyes such as well-preserved examples of Ming and Qing architecture, old stone bridges and pittoresque streets.
        Watertown tour is a relatively new idea in China tourism. Before 1990 no people visit the so-called water towns, they were just ordinary Jiang-nan (southern Yang-zi river) villages. As large scale urbanization begins, old towns have been fast giving way to factories and office buildings. By early 1990s people realize it was necessary to keep some of them, at least for the sake of tourism money.
        Travel Tips: Admission fee: 10 yuan, through ticket 60 yuan
        How to get there: Tour bus 4 at Shanghai Stadium.
        Tel: 021-59240077 Opening hour: 8:30 - 17:00
        Fax: 021-59240055
        Website: www.zhujiajiao.com