Shanghai Museum- Located south of the People's Square directly opposite the Municipal Government Building, the Shanghai Museum is one of the largest museums in China, with thousands of old Chinese artifacts. It was built only a few years ago for US$700 million.
Shanghai Art Gallery - Bordering the People's Square on the northwest corner, this is a large international gallery with a frequently changing program.
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (100 Renmin Dadao, on the road across the People's Park) - More interesting than you'd expect given its name, this museum documents the history of Shanghai and attempts to chart its future, with changing exhibits on the first two floors and a permanent exhibition on the rest. Particularly worthwhile is the massive scale model of what Shanghai should look like in 2020. Entry is 25 yuan.
Jing'an Temple (near the Metro Jing'an Temple) - Also known as the "Temple of the Jade Buddha," this 750-year-old temple was refurbished and re-opened in Spring 2004.
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