50 Moganshan Road Art Gallery

There’s a thriving artists’ quarter on the banks of the Suzhou Creek, and the place to see it is No. 50 Monganshan Road, known as Shanghai M50 Art Community. Once an old textile mill, the complex now houses galleries, studios, art spaces, and some cafes and restaurants, and this is where you’ll find the best of Shanghai’s contemporary artists as well as emerging talent.

 

It’s an exciting place to wander. The mill closed in 1999, and the alleys and buildings clearly reflect their industrial past. In 2000 local contemporary artist Xue Song was attracted by the possibilities of the area, and low rental. He moved in, and soon other artists, such as Ding Yi, Qu Fengguo, Wang Xingwei set up studios here too. Which is very fortunate for the rest of us, otherwise it may have been demolished, and this wonderful area which both nurtures new talent and showcases established artists, may never have existed.

Before long galleries such as the ShanghArt Gallery, Eastlink Gallery and ArtScene rented space here, where they display some of the most exciting modern art from M50, Shanghai and China. The galleries are able to foster the connection between their artists and international buyers, and have successfully launched a number of now-famous local artists. Today graphic designers, architectural workshops and environmental art design companies also rent space, but the real buzz and energy of the place comes from the juxtaposition of well-known artists and aspiring talent. It really is very exciting to wander through the sometimes chaotic area, in and out of working studios and display spaces, both large and small, and to see the work that is being produced here.

There are about 100 artists in residence, and with such a range you can take something home from a few dollars up to megabucks for the work of the internationally famous. The range of media is equally varied, and includes paint of every description, sculpture using a wide variety of materials, photography, textiles and experimental work.

This is a fun place to visit, and offers an interesting contrast from the more traditional aspects of China that visitors often concentrate on. And the best of the work being produced here is absolutely stunning.

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Sheshan Goddess Church

The Sheshan Goddess Church is also known as Sheshan Catholicism Church. This is an important landmark not just because of its religious significance but also because of its astounding architecture. It towers high with its Romanesque style and elaborate details. Because of its dramatic façade, this has become a landmark in Shanghai and has also attracted many visitors who would like to witness its beauty. 

To be able to get to the Sheshan Goddess Church you need to travel up the Xisheshan Mountain because it is located on top of it. Since this church is also considered as one of the attractions in Shanghai, the road leading to the church has been developed to make the travel much easier. Today, the Sheshan Goddess Church is still considered as one of the largest churches within the Far East. Originally, the construction of this church started out in 1871, under the supervision of a French missionary. Over the years, several renovations have been done. The initial plan for the church is not as big as it is now. However, in 1925, it went through another restoration. The Shanding Hall was added to the main structure as part of the church’s expansion. This hall was designed by Ye Zhaochang-a. The Sheshan Goddess is also placed on top of the church. Though the icon is not officially part of the Roman Catholic religion, the Roman Church recognized the Sheshan Goddess Church in 1942. It was also during this year when the Sheshan Goddess Church was blessed by the pope with the name, Holy Palace. Since then, it became known across China and all over the world as the pilgrimage land for Catholics. The overall appeal of the Sheshan Goddess Church exudes traditional Roman style with a fusion of baroque architecture. The primary design of the church may be western but its construction still reflects conventional Chinese touches. The statue on top of the church, as well as the materials which were used as alternative for the unavailable western materials, blended it with the Chinese culture. The brick walls provide a bright color for the façade of the church. It also shows the elaborate amount of work that was put into its construction. The windows are also interesting. Traditionally, Roman Catholic churches have stained glass windows which depict lives of the saints. For the Sheshan Goddess Church, the oversized windows are adorned by Chinese traditional patterns, using glass and tiles, which also enhance the overall look of the church. Another aspect which was carefully considered during the construction of the Sheshan Goddess Church is its position on top of the mountain. It perfectly blends with the natural landscape and seems like it was meant to be built there.To strengthen the impact of the Catholic influence, the floor lay-out of the Sheshan Goddess Church forms the Latin cross. Church-goers are welcomed by the altar which is made of solid marble. This is the section where priests conduct masses and religious celebration. The interior of the Sheshan Goddess Church is also graced by the natural light which streams through the oversized windows with different colors of glass. Since the Sheshan Goddess Church is a place of worship, this is frequented by visitors not just for sight-seeing but also for spiritual fulfillment. From the foot of the mountain up to the peak, where the Sheshan Goddess Church is, there are a total of 14 pavilions or Kulu. These are also more commonly referred to as Stations of the Cross by Catholics. Each one shows the suffering of Jesus. Pilgrims go through each pavilion, until they reach the top of the mountain. 

Take Metro 9 to Sheshan station and take a cab.

Best Time to Visit: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm is the recommended time for visit. However, it is necessary to be observant of some religious events being held at the church on specific dates and time. 

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Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

Brief Introduction

Shanghai Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is a 646.7-meter-long pedestrian sightseeing tunnel linking the Bund and Pudong Area of Shanghai across the Huangpu River. It is an interesting way of public transportation. Inside the tunnel light effects are projected onto the walls of the tunnel to create colorful and dreamlike visual effects. Its passenger system uses driverless SK carriage imported from Germany. Passengers board on this slow-moving vehicle to travel along the tunnel to enjoy the fancy visual effects produced by lights.

Features

Shanghai Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is a symbolic sightseeing project combining transportation with tourism. It uses modern technology to make crossing the river an exciting and interesting experience, with changing visual effects and background music. It takes about 5 minutes to cross the river.

Location

Shanghai Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is at one of the best locations of Shanghai City. The entrance at Puxi (west of Huangpu River) is located at the north side of Chenyi Square of the Bund, and the entrance at Pudong (east of Huangpu River) is located at the south side of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, facing Shanghai International Convention Center. It is the first cross-river pedestrian tunnel in China, linking the Bund sightseeing area in Puxi with Lujiazui new tourist area in Pudong.

30 Yuan per person for single ride ticket
50 Yuan per person for roundtrip ride ticket

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Home's Restaurant

Home's Restaurant is an idiomatic Shanghai restaurant, expert in making homely Shanghai food and providing attentive service to make you feel like at home.Home’s Restaurant is located in Julu Road791, Shanghai, China (Jing'an Temple), sitting among a few old villas and decorating by elegant Shanghai style that remodel a kind of warm atmosphere.

The delicious food in Home’s Restaurant has left customers a great impression and won a lot honors around the world. Since Sep.10, 2008, it has been awarded “Best Shanghai Cuisine Restaurant by the British magazine Time out Shanghai for three times in succession. Red-cooked pork was named “Magic Pork” by Japanese friends. Besides, cold food is the highlight in Home’s Restaurant, such as smoked pomfret, red jujube in glutinous rice, sliced chicken and so on. Both hot food and cold offer you authentic Shanghai food with excellent taste.

Tip: Online Booking can cumulative score.
How to get there: Bus926,830,45,94,Subway Line 2,Subway Line 7
Work Hour: 11:00-22:30

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Fresh Meat Flour Dough

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