PlaceList

  • Customs Building (Zhongshan East 1st Road)

    Shanghai, China

    The Customs House (Chinese: 江海关) is an eight storey building on the BundShanghai. Built in 1927, the building remains a customs house today. Together with the neighbouring HSBC Building, the Customs House is seen as one of the symbols of the Bund and Shanghai.

    Customs Building (Zhongshan East 1st Road), Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000

  • French Concession

    Shanghai, China

    The Shanghai French Concession (FrenchConcession française de ChanghaïChinese: 上海法租界; pinyinShànghǎi Fǎ Zūjiè) was a foreign concession in Shanghai, China from 1849 until 1943, which progressively expanded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The concession came to an end in 1943 when the Vichy French government signed it over to the pro-Japanese puppet government in Nanking. For much of the 20th century, the area covered by the former French Concession remained the premier residential and retail district of Shanghai, and was also one of the centres of Catholicism in China. Despite re-development over the last few decades, the area retains a distinct character, and is a popular tourist destination.

    French Concession, Shanghai

    +86 21 5403 2582

  • Hyatt on the Bund Hotel Shanghai

    Shanghai, China

    Contemporary lodging with high-end decor & a sleek spa, plus 2 Asian restaurants & a Western eatery.

    Hyatt on the Bund Hotel Shanghai, Hongkou, Shanghai, China

    shanghai.grand.hyatt.com

    +86 21 5049 1234

  • Nanjing Road

    Shanghai, China

    Nanjing Road is the main shopping street of Shanghai, China, and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets. It is named after the city of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province neighbouring Shanghai.

    Nanjing Road, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200085

  • Nanpu Bridge

    Shanghai, China

    The Nanpu Bridge, in Shanghai, China, sister bridge to the Yangpu Bridge, is one of the main bridges in Shanghai.

    Nanpu Bridge, Shanghai

  • Shanghai Town God s Temple

    Shanghai, China

    In a bustling shopping district, this large, restored temple complex dates back to the 15th century. 

    Shanghai Town God s Temple

    shchm.org

    +86 21 6328 4494

  • The Bund

    Shanghai, China

    The Bund (also called Waitan) is a touristy waterfront area in central Shanghai, but it's great for people watching especially the Chinese tourists who try their best to emulate the latest Shanghai fashions. Zhongshan Road (East-1 Zhongshan Road), which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River, is Bund central.  

    The Bund, Zhongshan East 1st Rd

    +61 3 6223 8838

  • Xintiandi

    Shanghai, China

    Xintiandi is an affluent car-free shopping, eating and entertainment district of Shanghai, China.

    Xintiandi, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000

    shanghaixintiandi.com

  • Yu Garden

    Shanghai, China

    5-acre garden built in 1577 that features Ming Dynasty pavilions, ponds, rockeries & arched bridges. 

    Yu Garden, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200010

    yugarden.com.cn

    +86 21 6326 0830

JT Singh

Contributor

JT Singh founded the collaborative design studio JT Singh Labs in 2010. He is one of the most globally recognized pioneers in the disciplines of city-branding and the urban solutions-economy. You can learn more about this work on the JT Singh Labs website http://jtsingh.com/

Shanghai, China