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Home > China > 5 Free Things To Do in Shanghai, China

5 Free Things To Do in Shanghai, China

By Dymphe / June 9, 2022

In this post, you'll find 6 free things to do in Shanghai! Shanghai is a great city in China and there are many amazing activities!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Visit the Shanghai Museum
  • 2. Go to Fuxing Park
  • 3. See some free contemporary art
  • 4. Confucian Temple of Shanghai
  • 5. Visit Qibao Water Town

1. Visit the Shanghai Museum

Want to learn more about ancient Chinese art? Then you should definitely visit the Shanghai Museum.

It is considered one of the best museums in China, and it features all kinds of art. You can find there bronze, sculptures, jades, paintings, calligraphy, and much more.

You can visit the museum for free almost every day of the year, except on Mondays.

Besides the collection, the building looks very beautiful too. Therefore, this is also one of the best photo spots in Shanghai.

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2. Go to Fuxing Park

There are many parks in Shanghai, but Fuxing park is one of the prettiest.

It is located in the former French Concession of Shanghai and was created by the French at the beginning of the 20th century, which is why the park is designed in the French style.

It is really a must-see when you go to Shanghai!

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3. See some free contemporary art

Go to the M50 Contemporary Art district to find modern art studios that are open to the public for free.

There are more than 120 galleries and art studios that can be found here. This is amazing if you like art a lot!

The area is often compared with SoHo in New York City and 798 in Beijing.

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4. Confucian Temple of Shanghai

This temple was originally built to worship Confucius.

Also, at the same time, it was the most prestigious institution for education in Shanghai.

This history alone makes this a great place to go to for free.

But besides the history, the temple complex' Chinese architecture looks amazing too!

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5. Visit Qibao Water Town

Want to see how an ancient water town in China looks like? Then visit Qibao Water Town in Shanghai!

The town was built around 1000 years ago, and you can still visit it. You can see how traditional

Chinese architecture looks like. Also, you can get an impression of traditional Chinese shops and restaurants. The entrance is completely free.

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Looking for beautiful spots to take a photo in Shanghai? Here, you'll find the 6 best photo places!

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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