CULTURAL SHOWCASE

Track Shanghai’s vibrant past and present by visiting one of its many museums and galleries

WORDS VALERIAN HO

For centuries Shanghai has been a vibrant meeting point between East and West, leading to a rich heritage of art, history and culture that has been preserved in the city’s numerous museums. We round up a selection of the quirkiest, biggest and best museums to visit on your next trip. SHANGHAI MUSEUM To get a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, head over to the Shanghai Museum. Opened in 1952, it holds one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese art in the country with around one million pieces. There are ten permanent galleries and three temporary exhibition spaces. You’ll find precious relics, bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy and more. Seeing everything is impossible – if you’re pressed for time, take the two-hour Masterpiece Journey, which highlights the ten must-see items in each room. Open…

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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2018

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