River excursions: One possibility is a trip down the Huangpu River to the mouth of the Yangtse River. The boats leave from the Shiliupu Pier to the south of the Bund. The trip takes about three to four hours. A shorter alternative is a trip by ferry over to Pudong. The wharf is directly opposite the Yanan Lu intersection at the southern end of the Bund. The trip takes 10 minutes and provides a wonderful view of the Bund's facade.

There are numerous outstanding historic sites scattered throughout Jiading County, Qingpu County, and Songjiang County. If you have visited the attractions in the city proper, you may wish to leave the bustling streets and head for the more relaxed pace and beauty of the western suburbs. Here are some suggestions:

In Jiading Country: Confucian Temple of Song Dynasty, Garden of Autumn Clouds of Ming Dynasty, and Garden of Ancient Splendor of Ming Dynasty.
In Qingpu County: Ancient Town and Grand View Gardens.
In Songjiang County: Toroni Sutra Stela of Tang Dynasty, Square Pagoda of Song Dynasty, Leaning Pagoda of Song Dynasty, and Pond of the Drunken Poet Li Bai of Qing Dynasty.