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An area with reduced requirements for foreign businesses wanting access to the mainland China market. For the visitor in the future, this will likely mean more foreign financial services, travel agencies, education companies, medical facilities and entertainment options.
Shanghai Free-Trade Zone, officially China (Shanghai) Pilot Free-Trade Zone, is a free-trade zone in Shanghai, China. On 22 August 2013, the State Council approved the establishment of the zone. Officially launched on 29 September 2013 with the backing of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, it is the first free-trade zone in mainland China and covers an area of 240.2 square kilometres (92.7 sq mi). Shanghai FTZ integrates four existing bonded zones in the district of Pudong—Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Logistics Park, Yangshan Free Trade Port Area and Pudong Airport Comprehensive Free Trade Zone.
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浦东清真寺
The initial mosque building was constructed in 1935. It was expanded in 1984 and rebuilt in 1995 to its current size.
Dragon Art Museum Pudong Branch, 龙美术馆浦东馆
The Pudong branch of the private art museum established by the wealthy collectors Liu Yiqian and his wife Wang Wei. The museum also has branches in Xuhui District and the western city of Chongqing. Groups of 26 people or more are required to make a reservation at least 2 days before their visit.
SHOAC
This is mainly a center for the performing arts with three theaters of various sizes. There is also an exhibition area.
A joint venture between the American school and East China Normal University. Most courses are taught in English. As of 2016 it had 1200 students, all undergraduate.
This is Shanghai's biggest park. Unfortunately, there is a lot of concrete and paved roads, and many areas have vegetation that is still under development or poorly cared for. Still a good and relaxing get-away. Bike rental available (expensive, from ¥40 per hour).
上海博物馆东馆
The eastern branch of the Shanghai Museum opened to the public in February 2024. It specializes in ancient art, including bronzeware, jade, ceramics and calligraphy. Visitors are required to make a booking before visiting the museum, as visitor numbers are capped at 8000 per day. Bookings can be made on the museum’s WeChat mini program.