Educational sites in Shanghai to take students for learning and cultural experiences. Find out more at http://www.ycis-sh.com/
Presented by Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
3. Qibao Ancient Town
• Located in the center of the
Minhang District of ShanghaiMinhang
• The only ancient town area in
greater Shanghai, with a
history spanning over one
thousand years
Ancient
Town
• Students can learn about
Chinese ancient water
townships
Water
Townships
4. Shanghai Museum One of the
largest
museums of
Chinese art
and artefacts
11 galleries
Three
Exhibition
Halls
Artwork and
artifacts help
to represent
the various
dynasties
Encourages cultural
awareness and
appreciation
5. Shanghai World Financial Centre
• The centre features cultural and artistic
exhibitions, and stands as a testament
to China’s growing economic influence
Standing in the
center of Lujiazui’s
Finance & Trade
Zone, the tower has:
101
floors
Height:
492
metres
Currently the tallest
building in China
6. Yu Garden (Yuyuan Garden)
Sansui
Hall
Wanhua
Chamber
Dianchun
Hall
Huijin Hall
Yuhua
Hall
Inner
Garden
There are six main scenic
areas in the garden:
• Meaningful,
visually pleasing
and spiritually
satisfying, the
Yuyuan Garden
was completed in
1577 during the
Ming Dynasty
Yuyuan Garden occupies an area of 20,000
square metres
7. Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Pudong
The Oriental
Pearl TV Tower
is located in
Pudong Park in
Lujiazui,
Shanghai
Twin Dragons
The tower
symbolises 'twin
dragons playing
with pearls,’ two
culturally
important
symbols within
China
Recognisable
The unique
architecture of
the tower makes
it one of the
most
recognisable
places in
Shanghai
3rd Tallest Tower
The Oriental
Pearl TV tower is
the 3rd tallest
tower in the
world.
8. Shanghai Xin Tian Di
• This fashionable pedestrian street has become an urban attraction
that holds the historical and cultural legacies of the city
Offers a unique educational
experience because of the
concept of construction Retains the antique walls, tiles
and exterior of the older style
Filled modern restaurants,
international art galleries and
cafes
The area is known for its traditional Shikumen design:
a Shanghainese architecture style merging Chinese
and Western features
9. Jade Buddha Temple
• Although the history of the Jade Buddha
Temple doesn’t date far into the past, the
traditional and classical architectural style
makes any visit unique and educational
• Temple built to house two jade
Buddha statues from Burma1882
• Early 20th Century – Temple
destroyed, statues salvaged
Early 20th
Century
• New temple built1928
10. Shanghai: Educational and Fun
Shanghai is considered Eastern China’s cultural and
economic center, and has been for more than half a
century
This multi-cultural environment, with it’s ever-changing
economic landscape, gives children an opportunity to
increase their intellectual and social capacities
By connecting with the environment surrounding it,
YCIS Shanghai is able to provide an engaging and
enlightening experience for children, which will help to
create truly globally minded graduates