5 New Cultural Landmarks in Shanghai with Convenient Transportation
In recent years, Shanghai has added several new cultural landmarks. Following the opening of the Shanghai Museum East Pavilion and the Shanghai Library East Pavilion last year, Yao Xue Snow World, the Expo Cultural Park, and Changtan Concert Hall are scheduled to open this year. Where are these landmarks located, and how can you reach them? Is it possible to reach them all by public transportation? Here's a guide provided by the Shanghai Transportation Commission ↓
Shanghai Museum East Pavilion
The Shanghai Museum East Pavilion is located on Century Avenue in Pudong New Area. The building is rectangular in shape, with six floors above ground and two underground levels. Its façade undulates like white waves, symbolizing "embracing all rivers" and "standing at the forefront of the tide." Inside, there are 20 exhibition halls and interactive experience spaces, showcasing a comprehensive timeline of ancient Chinese art through unique design.
The East Pavilion aims to be a "world-class museum of ancient Chinese art," featuring the most complete collection of ancient Chinese art from both domestic and international sources. Additionally, it includes special exhibitions that highlight Jiangnan culture and Shanghai-style art, complemented by new interactive experience areas.
Address: 1952 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area 浦东新区世纪大道1952号
Subway: Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station
Bus: Route 987 to Century Avenue & Dingxiang Road Station; Route 1019 to Pudian Road & Fushan Road Station
Shanghai Library East Pavilion
Shanghai Library East Pavilion is currently the largest single-building library in China. It appears like an uncut gem "floating" above an urban forest. The library offers nearly 6,000 reading seats and can accommodate up to 4 million visitors annually.
The East Pavilion is positioned as a new generation of smart, hybrid libraries. It serves not only as a space for book storage and lending but also as an open cultural and artistic space. Exhibitions, lectures, music, art, technology experiences, and the library itself offer diverse forms of "reading."
Address: 300 Hehuan Road, Pudong New Area 浦东新区合欢路300号
Subway: Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station; Line 18 to Yingchun Road Station
Bus: Routes 640, 794, or Pudong 35 to Jinxiu Road & Century Avenue Station; Route 987 to Jindai Road & Yingchun Road Station
Yao Xue Snow World
Yao Xue Snow World has a total construction area of about 350,000 square meters, making it a comprehensive urban snow and ice resort that integrates dining, accommodation, entertainment, and shopping. Its Snow World, spanning over 90,000 square meters, includes a massive indoor real snow ski field and nearly 20 snow entertainment projects. The Water World area, covering 20,000 square meters, features about 20 water play projects.
Highlights of this amusement complex include four ski slopes of varying difficulty, catering to skiers of different skill levels. China's first indoor train, the "Snow Country Train," offers a dreamy snow journey. Other attractions, such as the free-fall "Snow Mountain Jump," the soaring "Snow Glide Machine," and the creative "Snow House Engineer," are designed to meet the holiday needs of people of all ages for both snow and water fun.
Address: About 230 meters east of the intersection of Huchenghuan Road and Qiqing Road, Pudong New Area 浦东新区沪城环路与杞青路交叉路口往东约230米
Transportation: Metro Line 16 to Lingang Avenue Station, then take Bus Route 1077 or Lingang 12 to Huchenghuan Road & Qiqing Road Station
Expo Cultural Park
Located in the core riverside area of Pudong, Expo Cultural Park is bordered by the Huangpu River to the northwest, with its eastern edge reaching Lupu Bridge and Changqing North Road, and its southern boundary stretching to Tongyao Road and Longbin Road. The park covers approximately 2 square kilometers, with green spaces accounting for over 80% of the total land area. The park is designed as a major ecological, cultural, and social gathering space that promotes sustainability and celebrates the legacy of the Shanghai Expo.
The park will feature seven new themed zones, including Expo Garden, Shenyuan Garden, Twin Hills, Shanghai Greenhouse Garden, World Floral Art Garden, the Grand Theater, and the International Equestrian Center. It is set to become the largest riverfront green space in the central city area of Shanghai.
Address: 100 Jikun Road, Pudong New Area 浦东新区济坤路100号
Subway: Metro Line 7 to Changqing Road Station; Line 8 to China Art Museum Station; Line 13 to Expo Avenue Station
Bus: Binjiang Route 2 to Tongyao Road & Jiming Road Station; Pudong 97 to Tongyao Road & Yaolong Road Station
Changtan Concert Hall
The Changtan Concert Hall, positioned under the "Classical+" model, is a shoebox-style multifunctional concert hall supporting classical, modern, and film scores. The concert hall offers about 1,027 seats for the audience.
The design of the hall is inspired by the image of a crystal. The "crystal" concert hall has a beautiful shape symbolizing good fortune. The dynamic, transparent façade, decorated with diamond-shaped patterns and colorful accents, creates a lively interplay of light and shadow, reminiscent of shimmering waves under sunlight. Nestled at the junction of two riverfront bays, the hall blends harmoniously with the surrounding water and landscape.
Inside, the hall's grand yet flexible design accommodates performances ranging from classical to modern music. It can host top-level performances from symphony orchestras of over 100 members.
Address: About 100 meters east of Yunhai Road, next to Shanghai Changtan Guan Dong Yuan in Baoshan District 宝山区云海路上海长滩·冠东苑东侧约100米
Bus: Route 116 to Pangu Road & Donglin Road Station; Route 159 to Baoshan Station
Source: 市交通委, 上海发布
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