Shanghai Museum

Hello everyone, don’t want to travel far during National Day? Come to the magic city Shanghai, where you can enjoy an international vibe without losing the local charm! 📍Day 1: The Bund Night View × Tour of International Architecture Arrive in Shanghai by high-speed train and check into a four-star hotel near the Nanjing East Road subway station (about 1300 RMB for two nights). In the afternoon, stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, try the green rice balls at Shen Da Cheng and pick up souvenirs at First Food Store. In the evening, take a walk along The Bund, watch the lights brighten on both sides of the Huangpu River, and snap photos with the Lujiazui “Three-Piece Set” in the frame 📸. For dinner, choose Lao Zheng Xing for authentic Shanghai cuisine, around 80 RMB per person. 📍Day 2: Artistic Shanghai × The City’s Heartbeat In the morning, visit the Shanghai Museum (free, reservation required), where the bronze ware and calligraphy exhibitions are stunning. At noon, head to Wukang Road, check out the Wukang Building, and browse secondhand books at DuoZhuaYu Circular Shop; the café is perfect for chilling out. In the afternoon, go up the Shanghai Tower (ticket 180 RMB), have coffee at the “Duoyun Book House” on the 52nd floor, and enjoy a panoramic city view. In the evening, choose either the Oriental Pearl Tower or a Huangpu River cruise (120 RMB per person) to experience Shanghai’s dazzling nightscape. 📍Day 3: Old City Life × Trendy Landmarks to End Sleep in naturally, then visit the City God Temple snack street (recommended: Nanxiang soup dumplings and pear syrup candy), just take photos outside to avoid pitfalls. In the afternoon, go to Xintiandi to shoot Shikumen-style photos or check out the TX Huaihai trendy brand art space. Before leaving, grab some Butterfly Pastries from the International Hotel as souvenirs; the queue is worth it! 💰 Budget Breakdown (per person): High-speed train round trip: 1500 RMB (based on nearby cities) Accommodation: 1300 RMB Food & snacks: 600 RMB Tickets & local transport: 600 RMB (subway + taxi) ✅ Total: about 3800 RMB, plus 200 RMB for emergencies for peace of mind! This National Day, wander between Shanghai’s skyscrapers and plane tree shadows, feeling the collision of East and West, tradition and trend. I’ll be waiting for you in the evening breeze by the Huangpu River to set off together.

💿 Exhibition Period: 7/19/2024 - 8/17/2025 📍 Location: Three exhibition halls on the first floor of the People's Building, Shanghai Museum. This exhibition features 788 precious artifacts, breaking the previous record of no more than 300 items loaned abroad by Egypt, with over 95% of the artifacts being shown in Asia for the first time. 【Preface】 My impression of Egypt comes from: 🎬 the movie "The Mummy" and the shoujo manga 📖 "Daughters of the Nile." Later, in history class, I learned that Egypt is one of the four great ancient civilizations. The pyramids, rumored to be built by aliens, the gift of the Nile's flooding, and mummification based on the belief in resurrection through judgment all sparked my strong interest in Egypt. This time, I specially rented an audio guide for ¥30, but the headphones became uncomfortable after a while, and not every exhibit had an explanation. Before visiting the exhibition halls, it’s good to understand ancient Egyptian beliefs and mythology. The Ennead and the Golden Family consist of 11 gods in total. Atum self-generated the wind god Shu and the moisture god Tefnut. They gave birth to Geb and Nut. The fourth generation included two daughters and two sons: Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys. Osiris and Isis gave birth to Horus, who avenged his father by defeating Set, as well as the god of death Anubis. Additionally, Horus and the goddess Hathor had four sons, who are the four guardian gods of the canopic jars. 【History of Egypt】The timeline can be roughly divided as follows 🔽⬇️🔽 - Predynastic Period (5300 BC - 3100 BC): Early settlements and city-states, with hieroglyphics appearing around 3200 BC. - Early Dynastic Period (3100 BC - 2686 BC): The Narmer Palette records Menes unifying Upper and Lower Egypt, starting the pharaoh era. Capital: Memphis. - Old Kingdom, also known as the Pyramid Age (2686 BC - 2181 BC): The first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was designed by Imhotep. Fourth Dynasty: Giza Pyramids. - First Intermediate Period, about 150 years (2181 BC - 2040 BC). - Middle Kingdom (2040 BC - 1786 BC): The 12th Dynasty moved the capital to Thebes and used bronze tools. The local god Amun of Thebes became the supreme national god, with many temples and tombs built. - Second Intermediate Period (1786 BC - 1567 BC): Foreign chariot warriors, the Hyksos. Amenhotep I expelled them, established the 18th Dynasty, and moved the capital from Memphis to Thebes. - New Kingdom (1567 BC - 1085 BC). - Third Intermediate Period (1085 BC - 664 BC). - Late Period (664 BC - 332 BC). ✂️ Below are the three exhibition halls 👇 【The Realm of the Pharaohs】 Recommended to visit first. Ancient Egypt had 31 dynasties. Many pyramids were built during the Old Kingdom. During the Middle Kingdom (11th-12th Dynasties), Thutmose II reunified Egypt and moved the capital from Memphis to Thebes, beginning construction of the largest ancient Egyptian temple, the Karnak Temple, the worship center of the sun god Amun. The New Kingdom (18th-20th Dynasties), around 1550 BC to 1075 BC, saw pharaohs buried in the Valley of the Kings. Main exhibits include ancient Egyptian cosmology, sacred kingship, craftsmanship, belief systems, and burial customs. 【The Age of Tutankhamun】 Focuses on the young pharaoh Tutankhamun, his father Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), and their relatives. It covers the religious reform that overturned his father's monotheistic worship. 【Secrets of Saqqara ㊙️】 Saqqara, located south of the Giza pyramid complex, is the oldest burial ground used longest by ancient Egyptians. Since 2018, the largest animal mummy cemetery, the Bastet temple ruins, and newly unearthed painted wooden coffins have been discovered here. — — — — — — — 【🌟Overview of Artifacts】 ① Statue head of Senusret I in the hall, later repurposed by Ramses II. ② 🦛 Hippopotamus statue: symbolized chaos and destructive power in ancient Egypt, also fertility and regeneration. Legend says Menes of the First Dynasty died from a hippo attack. ③ Osiris: god of the underworld, judge of the dead and afterlife. His green skin represents life’s revival and the power of rebirth. ④ Isis: wife of Osiris. The Madonna figure is said to be modeled after Isis holding Horus. ⑤ Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty 🇪🇬 marked the peak of ancient Egypt. ⑥ Wesekh collar: worn by a princess’s mummy. Due to its large size and weight, a balancing counterweight was attached at the back. ⑦ The earliest country to invent brewing and bread-making. ⑧ Thutmose I: third king of the 18th Dynasty, campaigned in West Asia, expanded Karnak Temple, and was the first pharaoh buried in the Valley of the Kings. ⑨ Queen Hatshepsut: Egypt’s Wu Zetian, her statue was deliberately made in male form. After her death, her son Thutmose III succeeded her. ①⓪ Thutmose III: a great military leader who conquered Syria, known as the Napoleon of Egypt. ①① Ramses II: 19th Dynasty, lived over 90 years, the second longest-reigning pharaoh in Egypt. ①② Bastet: ancient Egyptian cat goddess, worship traced back to the Early Dynastic Period. ①③ Anubis: guardian of the dead, with a jackal head. ①④ Akhenaten: the most controversial pharaoh, religious reformer who worshipped the Aten. ①⑤ Canopic jars: four jars holding the deceased’s internal organs, lids shaped as Horus’s four sons. Falcon head: intestines / Baboon head: lungs / Human head: liver / Jackal head: stomach. ①⑥ Thoth: depicted with an ibis and baboon, god of the moon, medicine, and wisdom. ①⑦ Senusret I: second pharaoh of the 12th Dynasty in the Middle Kingdom. Led two Nubian expeditions and to the Western Desert oases. Strengthened the cult of Amun-Ra. There are many more exhibits, too many to introduce here! In the late Qing Dynasty, due to Duanfang, there was a wave of Egypt fascination. Duanfang was ordered to travel abroad and obtained rubbings of Egyptian inscriptions when passing through Egypt. Now, some drawbacks: When visiting, keep your EQ (emotional quotient) fully charged, because cutting in line and pushing forward happen frequently, instantly lowering your experience. With so many people crowded together, if you want to see the exhibits, you need to bravely push forward. Good luck! 📅 Visit Date: 11/13/2024 (Wed.) 09:00-10:00 🕰️ Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Last entry at 16:00) Closed on Mondays except national holidays 💰 Ticket Price: RMB ¥135 📍 Address: No. 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai

📍Itinerary 👉Day 1: 🏠Accommodation Atour Hotel Shanghai Jing'an Temple Nanjing West Road 👉Day 2: 🏖️Must-visit Attractions Wukang Road, Hengshan Road, Julu Road 🏠Accommodation Atour Hotel Shanghai Jing'an Temple Nanjing West Road 👉Day 3: 🏖️Must-visit Attractions Shanghai Museum, Magnolia Square 🥘Food Lai Lai Xiao Long 🏠Accommodation Atour Hotel Shanghai Jing'an Temple Nanjing West Road 👉Day 4: 🧭Route Suzhou ✈️Transportation High-speed train 🏖️Must-visit Attractions Suzhou Museum, Lion Grove Garden, Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street 🥘Food Suzhou-style noodles 🏠Accommodation Beisita Atour Hotel 👉Day 5: 🏖️Must-visit Attractions Tianping Mountain, First Heaven, Second Heaven, Third Heaven, Summit Climb 🏠Accommodation Tianping Mountain Homestay 👉Day 6: 🏖️Must-visit Attractions Lingering Garden, Canglang Pavilion, Keyuan Garden, Night visit to Wangsi Garden 🥘Food Suzhou cuisine 🏠Accommodation Beisita Atour Hotel 👉Day 7: 🏖️Must-visit Attractions Bao'en Temple, Taohuawu, Wenchang Pavilion 🥘Food Suzhou cuisine 🏠Accommodation Beisita Atour Hotel 👉Day 8: 🧭Route Return home ✈️Transportation High-speed train, airplane 💡Tip: There are many mosquitoes in Suzhou

Must-visit travel guide: Basic Information - Address: No. 380 Lingang Avenue, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New Area. - Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, last admission at 3:00 PM, closed every Monday. - Ticket Prices: Regular ticket 30 RMB/person, child ticket 15 RMB/person, free for children under 6 years old. Transportation Guide - Metro: Take Line 16 to Dishui Lake Station, exit from Exit 3 or 4, then walk 10-15 minutes to reach the museum. - Bus: You can take bus routes Shengkang 1, 1009, 1135, 1043, etc., to nearby stops. - Driving: Access via Zhonghuan—Huaxia Expressway—Lianggang Highway, or Outer Ring—Hulu Expressway—Shengkang Avenue, then enter Lingang Avenue. Parking is available outside the museum. Visiting Tips - Permanent Exhibits: The "Homeland" exhibition hall is on the first floor, featuring Earth, Moon, and Sun themed exhibits, including rare lunar and Martian meteorites. The "Universe" exhibition hall is on the second floor, with five themed areas: "Space-Time," "Gravity," "Light," "Elements," and "Life," showcasing cosmic phenomena and celestial evolution. The "Journey" exhibition hall is also on the second floor, featuring themes of galaxies, a mathematics laboratory, and flight, displaying original works of famous scientists who influenced world science development. - Special Exhibits: The "Chinese Astronomy" exhibition area is on the first floor, with themes of astronomical observation and timekeeping, the introduction of Western learning to the East, and the Chinese celestial dream, showcasing Chinese scientific instruments and achievements in astronomy. The "Curious Planet" exhibition is on the basement level, suitable for children aged 3-8, following the protagonist on an interstellar adventure. The "Heading to Mars" exhibition is on the first floor, where visitors can role-play as a rescue team boarding a spacecraft to Mars, simulating spacecraft rendezvous and docking scenes. - Exciting Performances: The dome theater screen is 23 meters in diameter, presenting ultra-high-definition 8K images, with films such as "The Firmament" and "Invisible Universe." The "Flying Through the Galaxy" theater is a 6K motion theater where you can board the "Light Chaser" ship to explore the mysteries of the galaxy. Dining and Shopping - Dining: The museum has a restaurant and beverage vending machines offering a variety of food and drinks. - Shopping: There is a shopping mall with over 120 cultural and creative products including decorations, clothing, daily necessities, stationery, and toys. Notes - Tickets must be booked in advance via the "Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Natural History Museum Astronomy Museum" mini-program, with tickets available for booking three days in advance starting at 9:30 AM daily. - Eating and drinking are prohibited in certain areas inside the museum; please comply with the rules. - Keep your personal belongings safe during the visit and take care of elderly and children accompanying you.

Recently, the Shanghai Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States jointly held a special exhibition titled "Blending the Ancient and the New: Retro and Innovation in Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasty Bronzes," on display at the East Building of the Shanghai Museum. The exhibition features a total of 178 pieces/sets of bronzes from the museum's collection, making it one of the largest exhibitions of Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasty bronzes in recent years both domestically and internationally. It also includes cultural relics such as paintings and ceramics. Some of these artifacts were lost overseas and later donated for display. The exhibition is located on the first floor of the East Building in the "Bright Dairy First Special Exhibition Hall." 🌈 The new exhibition is divided into four themes: 1. Revering and Respecting the Ancient, Recreating Three Dynasties: Bronze Ox Ding, Bronze Wine Vessel, Bronze Da Sheng Bell 2. Casting the Ancient with Innovation, Creating a Unique Style: Bronze Rope-Handled Censer, Bronze Cong-Shaped Vase, Tax Mark Bronze Vase 3. Eternal Declaration and Exemplary Model, Shocking the Ancient and Illuminating the Present: Gilt Bronze Peacock King Statue 4. Daily Life and Cultivation, New Ideas in Ancient Bronze: Star Pattern Tianyi Shanren Bronze Cinnabar Pot, Goose-Shaped Bronze Censer 📝 Exhibition Period: November 12, 2025 to March 16, 2026 🌸 Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last entry at 5:00 PM (⚠️ Closed on Tuesdays) 🎫 Free admission, no reservation required, enter with ❗️ID card❗️ 📍 Address: East Building, Shanghai Museum [1952 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai] 🚇 Subway: Line 2 Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station, exits 1 and 2 / Lines 4 and 6 Pudian Road Station, exit 2 ⚠️ Tips: ① The exhibition runs for a long period, so plan your visit accordingly. ② If possible, choose weekday mornings or noon when there are fewer visitors 【Be sure to avoid Fridays】 In addition, the East Building of the Shanghai Museum has some permanent exhibitions that you can visit together. 🌸 Visitor Guide: 🌈 1st Floor: Bronze Gallery: Over 500 carefully selected Chinese ancient bronzes with the most complete collection system at home and abroad. Sculpture Gallery: Nearly 300 pieces/sets of Chinese ancient sculptures in various materials. 🌈 2nd Floor: Painting Gallery: Systematic display of paintings from the Tang and Song dynasties to modern times. Calligraphy Gallery: Presents a complete history of calligraphy, including oracle bone script and stone inscriptions. Seal and Engraving Gallery: The first Chinese seal exhibition hall at home and abroad. Maritime Painting and Calligraphy Gallery: Tracing the origins of Shanghai's calligraphy and painting through the ages. Jade Gallery: Telling the story of Chinese jade culture through nearly 350 pieces of jade. 🌈 3rd Floor: Ceramics Gallery: Over 500 exquisite pieces showcasing the history of ancient Chinese ceramics. Ceramics Special Gallery: CHINA·World — Ceramics and Sino-foreign Exchanges. Currency Gallery: 6,000 coins and multimedia displays presenting coin minting technology. 🌈 4th Floor: Archaeology Gallery: Interpreting Shanghai’s history through nearly 2,000 unearthed artifacts. Jiangnan Creation Gallery: A relic exhibition hall with natural lighting and outdoor views.

As one of the earliest civilizations of humanity, Ancient Egyptian civilization created a brilliant history and gradually faded into the dust of history around the time of the Western Han Dynasty in China. If you want to learn about this glorious civilization but can't go to Egypt for now, then visit the Shanghai Museum. The ongoing Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition can help you uncover the dust of history and step into Ancient Egyptian civilization. The exhibition is very popular. If you can't book exhibition tickets through the museum's official WeChat account, you can join a tour on Ctrip, which includes a guided tour.

🌆 "Shanghai 6 Days 5 Nights · Magic City Roaming" Budget 3600 RMB | Stay in old French Concession villas | Visit art museums | Eat local cuisine | Experience being a "Shanghai loafer" 📍Trip Theme: Urban Charm · Artistic Atmosphere · Haipai Lifestyle · High Cost-Performance Deep Tour 📅 Duration: 6 days 5 nights (ideal for weekends + annual leave) 💰 Total Budget: 3600 RMB (per person, comfortable boutique trip) 🎯 Suitable for: Students / Couples / Solo travelers / Artistic youth / Urban explorers --- ✅ Budget Breakdown (Total: 3600 RMB) | Item | Details | Amount ||-----|| Round-trip Transport | High-speed train second class (starting from Hangzhou) | 144 × 2 = 288 RMB || Local Transport | Metro + bus + shared bike | 120 RMB || Accommodation (5 nights) | Boutique guesthouse / comfortable hotel (around Jing’an Temple / Xintiandi / Julu Road, average 600 RMB/night) | 3000 RMB || Meals (6 days) | 70 RMB/day, including local dishes, coffee, snacks | 420 RMB || Attraction Tickets + Experiences | Includes museums, art galleries, City Walk, etc. | 272 RMB || Souvenirs + Emergency | Coffee beans, cultural products, pastries | 500 RMB || Total | | 3600 RMB |>✅ If departing from Nanjing/Suzhou, high-speed train tickets cost about 100-150 RMB, making the budget easier > ✅ If departing from Beijing, high-speed train costs about 500 RMB, so accommodation can be compressed or the trip extended --- 🗓️ Daily Itinerary (Relaxed pace, city strolls + cultural immersion) --- Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai · First Encounter with the Magic City 🚄 Arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Station (Metro Line 2 direct to "Jing’an Temple" or "People’s Square") - 🏨 Recommended accommodation: - Artistic guesthouses on Julu Road / Fumin Road / Sinan Road - Recommended: Jing’an Kerry Hotel, Old French Concession villas - Features: Under the plane trees, old Shanghai charm, walking distance to metro - Afternoon: 1. Jing’an Temple (ticket 50 RMB) - Golden rooftop temple framed by skyscrapers, great for photos - Climb the tower for a view of West Nanjing Road 2. Walk around Jing’an Kerry Center - Check in at popular coffee shops - Evening: - Stroll along Nanjing West Road, enjoy city skyline - Dinner recommendation: - Da Hu Chun (old brand Shengjian buns): beef Shengjian + rice soup (40 RMB per person) >📸 Photo spots: Jing’an Temple golden rooftop reflection, Kerry Center glass facade, plane tree shadows --- Day 2: Classic Bund Route · From International Architecture to Pudong Skyline - Morning: 1. The Bund (✅ Free) - Stroll the "International Architecture Cluster," check Customs House, Peace Hotel - Best time: 7:00 AM, fewer people and soft light 2. Waibaidu Bridge (✅ Free) - Filming location of "Romance in the Rain," very vintage feel - Noon: - Lunch recommendation: - Lao Zhengxing Restaurant: fried shrimp, vegetable dishes (60 RMB per person) - Afternoon: 1. Shanghai Museum (✅ Free, reservation required) - National first-class museum, must-see: - Bronze Gallery, Ceramics Gallery, Calligraphy and Painting Gallery - The building itself is a classic "round heaven square earth" design 2. People’s Square & Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (ticket 20 RMB) - Learn about Shanghai’s century-long changes - Evening: - Lujiazui observation decks: - Recommended: Shanghai Tower Observation Deck (ticket 180 RMB) or Super Brand Mall 8th floor observation deck (✅ Free) - Watch the Bund lights turn on, Huangpu River banks light up --- Day 3: Slow Life in the French Concession · Plane Trees - Full day theme: Julu Road → Changshu Road → Yongkang Road → West Fuxing Road - Morning: 1. Julu Road: - Designer shops, French-style bistros 2. Fumin Road: - Coffee street - Noon: - Lunch recommendation: - Lanting Restaurant: braised pork, spicy eel (50 RMB per person) - Afternoon: 1. Sinan Road: - See old villas, check in at Sinan Mansions, Zhou Mansion 2. West Fuxing Road: - Blackstone Apartments (now a music bookstore), coffee shops 3. Wukang Road (✅ Free) - Check in: Wukang Building, Ba Jin’s former residence, Old Mai Café - Evening: - Anfu Road artsy night: - Drama Art Center exterior - Duozhuayu secondhand bookstore for old books - End with a cup of coffee > 📸 Photo tips: wear simple style, background with plane trees + old walls + coffee cup --- Day 4: Art Day · Art Museum Tour - Morning: 1. Long Museum (West Bund) (ticket 80 RMB) - Converted from a coal warehouse, industrial style + artistic vibe - Permanent and temporary exhibitions, great for photos 2. West Bund Art Center (✅ Free) - Walk the riverside promenade, view Xuhui Riverside from afar - Noon: - Riverside light meal or bring sandwiches for a picnic - Afternoon: 1. Yuz Museum (ticket 60 RMB, often combined ticket with Long Museum) - Contemporary art exhibition, spacious 2. Oil Tank Art Center (✅ Free) - Converted oil tanks, a photo hotspot - Evening: - Bike ride along Xuhui Riverside promenade - Rent a shared bike, enjoy river breeze, watch sunset - Dinner: - Xiao Shaoxing (Tianlin branch): white-cut chicken + three-yellow chicken porridge (40 RMB per person) --- Day 5: Old City Memories · Yuyuan Garden + City God Temple + Alley Life - Morning: 1. Yuyuan Garden (ticket 40 RMB) - Ming Dynasty Jiangnan garden, must-see Nine-turn Bridge, Huxin Pavilion - Avoid holidays, early morning is less crowded and more beautiful 2. City God Temple snack street - Snack recommendations: - Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (30 RMB/steamer) - Ningbo Tangyuan (6 RMB/bowl) - Pear syrup candy (free samples) - Noon: - Lunch: Lvbolang (local cuisine): Eight Treasure Duck, fermented pork head (70 RMB per person) - Afternoon: 1. Confucian Temple (ticket 10 RMB) or Shanghai Old Street - See old-style alleys, secondhand book stalls, antique shops 2. Penglai Market (✅ Free) - Local vegetable market, experience local life - Buy International Hotel butterfly pastries (28 RMB/box) - Evening: - Huangpu River night cruise (optional, 50 RMB) - Watch light shows on both riverbanks, great value --- Day 6: Farewell Shanghai · Souvenir Shopping & Return - Morning: 1. Julu Road 158 Lane or K11 Art Mall for souvenir shopping: - Xinghualou pastries (20 RMB/box) - International Hotel butterfly pastries (must-buy internet-famous item) - Aromatherapy (local Shanghai brand) - Museum cultural products (Shanghai Museum / Long Museum) 2. Last coffee: - Recommended: - Noon: - Last meal recommendation: - Lao Banzhai: cutlassfish noodle soup (spring special), cured meat (50 RMB per person) - Afternoon: - Check out before 1:00 PM - Head to Shanghai Hongqiao Station for return --- Shanghai Must-Eat List (70 RMB/day easily covers) | Name | Specialty | Recommended Places ||----|| Shengjian Bao | Crispy bottom, tender meat, juicy | Da Hu Chun, Xiao Yang Shengjian || Xiaolongbao | Thin skin, juicy soup | Nanxiang Mantou Shop || White-cut Chicken | Smooth skin, tender meat | Xiao Shaoxing, Xiao Jinling || Fermented Delicacies | Fermented duck tongue, fermented edamame | Old brand deli shops || Local Cuisine | Rich and savory | Lanting, Lao Zhengxing || Coffee | Soul of the city | Various independent coffee shops || Butterfly Pastry | Crispy and flaky | International Hotel |--- 🎒 Blogger’s Tips 1. Best seasons: - March to May & September to November: pleasant climate, lush plane trees - Avoid plum rain season (June-July) and high heat (August) 2. Transport advice: - Metro covers the whole city, get "Shanghai Public Transport Code" on Alipay - Walking + biking are the best ways to explore the Magic City 3. Accommodation advice: - For artsy vibe: stay on Julu Road / Anfu Road - For convenience: stay near People’s Square / Jing’an Temple 4. Pitfalls to avoid: - City God Temple snacks are worth trying but not a full meal - Don’t buy "Shanghai specialties" in tourist spots (expensive and fake) --- ✨ Summary in one sentence > 3600 RMB, 6 days 5 nights, not just checking in but measuring a city’s breath with your footsteps. > Every sip of coffee in Shanghai carries the scent of plane tree leaves and the Huangpu River breeze. --- 🎁 Bonus: Free Check-in Spots List | Location | Free or Paid | Reason to Visit ||------|| The Bund | ✅ Free | Iconic panoramic view || Wukang Building

#discoverchina Located on People’s Square in the heart of Shanghai, the Shanghai Museum is one of China’s finest museums, showcasing 5,000 years of Chinese art and cultural relics. Designed in the shape of an ancient bronze ding (ritual vessel), the museum houses 120,000+ artifacts across 11 permanent galleries. 🏛️ Why Visit? ✔ World-Class Collections – Masterpieces from Neolithic jades to Qing Dynasty calligraphy ✔ Architectural Symbolism– The round dome and square base represent "Heaven and Earth" in Chinese cosmology ✔ Free Admission– Rare for a museum of this caliber

🌟Highlights: The harmonious relationship between gods and humans, and the combination of royal and divine power, are prominent features of the ancient Egyptians' belief system. The gods created the world and its order, and humans expressed gratitude to the gods by maintaining order, with the king being the core of maintaining order. In the classification of the ancient Egyptian lexicon, gods, humans, and the dead belonged to the heavens, the earth, and the underworld, respectively, while the king belonged to all three realms: he was the intermediary between gods and humans, the judge of the human world, and the protector of the underworld. They believed that the king determined the rise and fall of the country and maintained the order of society and nature. This special relationship was manifested differently in different periods. ❤Recommended reasons: The Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom were the pyramid eras of ancient Egyptian civilization, with the king being the embodiment of order and perfection. The pursuit of eternal afterlife through pyramid construction led to a highly developed management system and a stable hierarchical society. After the chaos of the First Intermediate Period, the kings of the Middle Kingdom took on the task of rebuilding order, and the cultural field entered a prosperous classical era. The New Kingdom was an important transitional period in ancient Egyptian history, experiencing three stages of empire development, religious reform, and cultural revival. The magnificent temples were cultural symbols of this period, and the kings were honored as pharaohs, recording their military achievements and creating colossal statues on temples and large monuments. 📍Detailed address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai 🚉Transportation guide: People's Square Station on Shanghai Metro Line 2 🕙Business hours: 9:00–17:00 📝Tips: Purchase tickets in advance

Stepping into the Ancient Egypt Civilization Exhibition at the Shanghai Museum feels like traveling back to that mysterious land. The exhibition features a rich variety of artifacts, from statues of pharaohs to exquisite mummy coffins, each exuding an ancient and mysterious aura. The exhibition is cleverly laid out across three sections—'The Land of Pharaohs,' 'Secrets of Saqqara,' and 'The Era of Tutankhamun'—providing a comprehensive display of the glorious history of ancient Egyptian civilization. The immersive experience offers a deeper understanding of ancient Egypt's cosmology, social order, and religious beliefs. This exhibition is undoubtedly a feast for both the eyes and the soul.

🌟Highlights: The "Pyramid Summit: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition" is the largest ancient Egyptian cultural relics exhibition in the world and the highest level in Asia. It is also the first time that an official Chinese museum has cooperated with the Egyptian government to fully reveal the ancient Egyptian civilization and its latest archaeological discoveries. The exhibition is jointly organized by the Shanghai Museum and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, and jointly guided by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt. ❤Recommended reason: The exhibition brings together 492 sets of 788 precious cultural relics from different periods of ancient Egyptian civilization, including statues of pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Amenemhat III, and Ramses II, a set of mummy coffins, queen's gold ornaments, and newly discovered painted coffins, animal mummies, and statues in the Saqqara area. It aims to reveal the appearance of ancient Egyptian civilization to the audience and announce the latest archaeological discoveries and research results of ancient Egypt. ✅Must experience: On February 25, 2024, China and Egypt signed a cooperation agreement on the exhibition of ancient Egyptian civilization in China. On May 20, as the fourth exhibition of the Shanghai Museum's "Dialogue with the World" series of cultural relics and art exhibitions, the "Pyramid Summit: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition" held a promotion meeting in the Shanghai World Reception Hall. In the early morning of June 16, the cultural relics charter flight arrived in Shanghai. On June 19, the exhibition early bird tickets were open for reservation, and ordinary tickets were sold at the same time. On July 17, the "Pyramid Summit: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition" held an opening ceremony at the People's Square Museum of the Shanghai Museum. The exhibition opened on July 18 at the People's Square Museum of the Shanghai Museum and opened to the public on July 19; the exhibition period is nearly 13 months, continuing until August 17, 2025. 📍Detailed address: No. 201, Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai 🚉Transportation guide: People's Square Station of Shanghai Metro Line 2 🕙Business hours: 9:00 to 17:00 📝Note tips: Buy tickets in advance to visit

It's the final stretch for the exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, on display only until August 17, 2025! Hurry before it closes! 📍 Venue: Shanghai Museum, People's Square branch. The exhibition room is on the 1st floor. 🕐 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (closed on Mondays) 📢 Note: From August 1 to August 10, 2025, the exhibition hours will be extended to 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM). From August 11 to August 17, 2025, there will be additional night visits with 24-hour access! 💰 Ticket prices: 👉 Adults - 148 yuan 👉 Discounted tickets for students, those aged 6-18, and seniors (60+) - 74 yuan 💡 Tips: 👉 Bring your passport on the day of the visit as it is required for scanning entry. 👉 After viewing the Egypt exhibition, you can also explore other exhibitions in the museum at no extra cost. 👉 On the 2nd floor, there is a virtual reality experience exhibition called The Disappeared Pharaoh: An Immersive Exploration of Khufu Pyramid, allowing us to explore the Khufu Pyramid, one of the 7 wonders of the world. The special feature is that we get to visit parts of the pyramid never before open to the public. You can also choose to climb the pyramid, cruise the Nile River, or participate in a ritual ceremony. The total exploration time is 45 minutes. This exhibition is considered the largest ever held outside Egypt, with most artifacts never before displayed in Asia. It tells historical stories through 3 themes: 1️⃣ THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS The first part of the exhibition begins with the myth of the world's creation, focusing on two key symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization: temples and pyramids. This zone presents an overview of ancient Egypt in various aspects, including cosmology, social systems, craftsmanship, hieroglyphic writing, religious beliefs, and burial rituals, covering both daily life and the spiritual world of the Egyptians. 2️⃣ THE SECRETS OF SAQQARA Saqqara is the most important necropolis of Memphis and the site of Egypt's first pyramid. This zone displays significant discoveries from Saqqara and tells the story of the evolution of religious rituals, such as cat mummies, worship of sacred animals, offerings to the goddess Bastet (cat goddess), and burial customs of priests serving the goddess Bastet. 3️⃣ THE AGE OF TUTANKHAMUN Pharaoh Tutankhamun died at only 19 years old. His tomb was discovered in 1922, with over 5,000 artifacts excavated. The most famous is the golden mask, which has become one of the most recognized symbols of ancient Egypt worldwide. This zone takes us back to the birth of the god Amun and the religious reform from monotheism back to Egypt’s polytheism. The exhibition also discusses traditional beliefs during Tutankhamun’s reign, helping us understand the lifestyle of Egyptians in the 14th century BC. If you're going to Shanghai during this time, you must book your tickets quickly. If you wait too long, you’ll miss out 😌