All along the east bank: Exploring Shanghai's Pudong District

Pudong isn't like everywhere else in Shanghai. Some parts don't even hint at the fact that you are even in China. The long time residents of this area even have their own dialect - not to be confused with Shanghainese. Shanghai is split into two parts by the Huangpu River, on side is Pudong and on the other, Puxi. Pudong is home to the financial district, the international airport and will be the future home of Disneyland. Whether you live in Pudong, have a long layover at the airport, or simply want to leave Puxi for the weekend, read this article and find out what to do in Pudong!

Outdoor fun

Century Park

If you are in Pudong and feel like flying a kite, having a picnic, or just want to soak in some rare sunshine, then head to Century Park. This is the largest park in town and there are plenty of activities for both the young and old. Take a stroll by the lake, rents some bikes, or go on a small boat ride on the lake. Century Park is a great place to go on the weekend and it's not far from restaurants and cafes, if you need to take a break from the sun.

Where: Century Park Pudong, Huamu Lu, corner of Fangdian Lu

浦东世纪公园 五号门花木路1359号

Opening hours: Daily, 07:00-18:00

Tel: 021 3876 0588

Price: 10 RMB

Website: www.centurypark.com.cn

Getting there: Take subway line 2 to Century Park station

Riverside Promenade

Riverside Promenade is a beautiful pedestrian street along the Huangpu River. It's about 2.5 kilometers long. And there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and locals selling trinkets. So come to the promenade and have a drink at a restaurant while you admire the view of the bund or have an ice cream while you walk along the river. It's not far from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, the Jinmao Tower and the Super Brand Mall.

Where: Bingjiang Dadao, Pudong, 200120, Shanghai

上海市浦东区滨江大道

Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-23:00

Price: Free

Getting there: Take subway line 2 to Lujiazui Road station

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park is a drive-through safari park. The park is located about 35 km from downtown Shanghai and is home to over 200 species of wildlife. This animal park is split into two areas, there's a drive-through area and a walking area. The drive-through area allows visitors to sit in a bus and see various animals, such as giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, lions, bears, flamingos, and more. There are also some animal performance shows and a bird zone. It is similar to the Night Safari in Singapore.

Where: 178 Nanliu Highway (S 6th Highway), near Xiayan Highway, Xiayan Gong Lu, Xuanqiao Town of Nanhui District, Pudong, Shanghai

南六公路178号上海野生动物园 近下盐公路

Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-17:00 (Mar-Nov); 08:30-16:30 (Dec-Feb)

Tel: 021 6118 0000

Price: 65-130 RMB

Website: www.shwzoo.com

Getting there: Take subway line 2 to Zhangjiang High Technology Park station, exit via exit 5, take bus to the wild animal park stop