You must visit the China Art Museum on your first trip to Shanghai!

The China Art Museum is located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. It is an art museum mainly featuring modern and contemporary Chinese art. It was formerly the Shanghai Art Museum, which was founded in 1956. During the 2010 World Expo, the original China Pavilion was transformed into the China Art Museum, which officially opened to the public in 2012. The China Art Museum has a total construction area of 166,800 square meters, with 35 exhibition halls and a display area of nearly 70,000 square meters. It houses more than 14,000 works of art. Travel Guide Opening Hours and Tickets Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm (last entry at 5:00 pm), closed on Mondays (except for national holidays). Ticket Prices: Permanent Exhibitions: Free Special Exhibitions: CNY 20 (reservation required) Transportation Subway: Take Subway Line 7 to Yaohua Road Station (Exit 1) or Subway Line 8 to China Art Museum Station (Exit 3). Self-driving: From the city center, drive along the North-South Elevated Road for about 30 minutes to reach the museum. Tour Sequence and Suggestions Multimedia Version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" (49m Level) Highlights: A combination of modern technology and traditional art, it is the treasure of the China Art Museum. Photography Tips: Choose the best angle in the exhibition hall and avoid reflections. The Moon Rises Over the Sea: The Origins of Modern Chinese Art (49m Level) Content: Displays the history of modern and contemporary art in Shanghai since the late Qing Dynasty. Photography Tips: Find representative works in the exhibition for photography. Famous Artists' Exhibition Hall (0m Level) Content: Long-term exhibition of works by artists such as Wu Guanzhong and Lin Fengmian. Photography Tips: Choose angles that interact with the artwork to add interest. Temporary Exhibition Area (5m Level) Content: Exhibitions change periodically, so stay updated on the latest events. Photography Tips: Choose a suitable photography style based on the exhibition theme. Dining Recommendations Lunch Recommendations Becoffee About 500 meters from the China Art Museum, offering light meals and coffee, perfect for lunch. Putien Restaurant About 1 km away, known for seafood and local cuisine. Dinner Recommendations KIWIANA New Zealand Theme Restaurant Offers New Zealand cuisine, about 800 meters away. Specialty Restaurant Recommendations Donglin Guanhai Hexing 1913 Offers exquisite local cuisine in an elegant environment. Fresh Juice Source Focuses on healthy drinks and snacks, perfect for light meal lovers.