Shanghai - Old Town (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The original city core and the only part of Shànghǎi to predate the 1850s, the Old Town is a favourite with visitors hoping to get a glimpse of ‘traditional’ China.
Lose your bearings in the labyrinthine Yùyuán Gardens & Bazaar, but avoid the weekend surge
maps
Browse for handicrafts, faux antiques, tailor-made clothes and souvenirs in the Old Town’s shops, markets and bazaars
transport
Get temple-hopping among the Old Town’s quaint and historic brood of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, Christian and Muslim shrines
restaurants and bars
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife and Shopping.