Top 10 Overseas Destinations for Taiwanese / A Modern New Shanghai Woven with Nostalgia and Luxury
Written/Compiled and Reported by Li Xinyi, MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network
Mainland China ranks as the top overseas destination for Taiwanese, and Shanghai, with its historical pride and geographic advantage, has quickly surpassed other cities. The extent of its luxury can be seen firsthand along the Bund; while strolling through the alleys, the blend of Shikumen architecture and the colorful clothes drying outside residents' windows creates a uniquely mismatched yet omnipresent old-Shanghai vibe. Such a city, where history intertwines with modernity, is a must-visit for both business and leisure—don’t miss these 10 classic attractions.
The vibrant night scenery of Shanghai is clearly visible along both banks of the Huangpu River, with Pudong boasting skyscrapers like the Shanghai World Financial Center and the Oriental Pearl Tower, while Puxi features the famous Bund. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)
1. Shanghai World Financial Center
"Competing to be the first" has been a global trend in recent years, with superlatives like the highest, the biggest, and the most premium becoming key draws for visitors. The observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center boasts several "firsts": China's tallest building, the world's highest hotel (Park Hyatt Shanghai, located on floors 79 to 93), and the world's highest observation deck (the 100th-floor Sky Walk). The most dazzling feature is the 100th-floor "Sky Walk"—a 474-meter-high, 55-meter-long suspended skywalk featuring three transparent glass floors that offer an unobstructed view of the entire city below.
The observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center features fully transparent glass walls and three glass-floor sections, allowing visitors to gaze straight down at the cityscape below. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)
2. Oriental Pearl Tower
The Oriental Pearl Tower, consisting of 11 spheres of varying sizes, broke ground on July 30, 1991, and was completed on October 1, 1994. This architectural marvel, resembling a string of pearls fallen from the heavens, is Pudong’s most iconic landmark and offers stunning views of Shanghai at night. Take the high-speed elevator up to the 263-meter-high upper sphere, the perfect vantage point for panoramic city views. To the west, the Bund and Puxi scenery shrink into miniature toy-like blocks, with moving cars appearing as slow-moving beetles. To the east lies Pudong’s sprawling, dazzling skyline of high-rises.
The Oriental Pearl Tower is Shanghai’s most representative landmark. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)
3. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Stretching 5 kilometers from the Bund in the east to Yan’an West Road in the west, Nanjing Road is the famed "Ten-Li Shopping Street." With Mid-Long Road as its midpoint, the eastern section is Nanjing East Road and the western section is Nanjing West Road. Nanjing East Road is renowned for its dense concentration of shops, giving the impression of throngs of Shanghainese crowding the area. It’s also part of the Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Zone—once a carriageway, the stretch from Mid-Long Road to Henan Middle Road has been pedestrianized, making a stroll here an essential Shanghai experience.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street features century-old shops, restaurants, and souvenir stores, as well as cutting-edge shopping malls and department stores. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)
4. The Bund
The Bund is known as the "Exhibition of International Architecture." Along its 1,500–1,600-meter riverside promenade, a variety of architecturally distinct historic buildings stand in succession. Strolling along the renovated riverside viewing platform, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views on both sides of the Huangpu River. As night falls and the lights come on, the Bund’s international-style buildings are immersed in a sea of illumination, resembling glittering crystal palaces. Gazing across the river, modern Pudong landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai International Convention Center, Jinmao Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center shine brilliantly like jewels.
Once colonial-era buildings erected under foreign occupation, the Bund now represents the pinnacle of Shanghai’s luxurious lifestyle. (Image credit: Moleskine Editorial Department)
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