XUHUI. Constructed in 1924, this non-denominational Protestant church is located in the former French Concession. Beloved by the Chinese as well as international transplants and visitors, it is a quaint, ivy-covered Tudor-style church that has truly become part of the community by providing a place for Boy Scout meetings, musical performances, recreational opportunities, and other activities. METRO: Hengshan Lu (Line 1)

This is the most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai and serves as host to the beautiful jade Buddha statues brought to China from Myanmar in 1882. Built in the traditional Song Dynasty style, Buddhist scriptures and paintings grace the interior of this temple that was saved during the Cultural Revolution when monks plastered paintings of Mao on the doors. The Red Guards dared not violate them. More than 70 monks live here today.

JINGAN. Built between 220 and 280 AD, this is thought to be one of the oldest temples in Shanghai. With its unmistakable bright yellow walls shining brightly on Shanghai's busiest road, Nanjing Xi Lu, this is a popular attraction where monks can often be seen chanting. METRO: Jingan

LUWAN. Built in 241 AD, this is one of the oldest temples in Shanghai. The temple grounds are traditional and impressively large, and the pagoda, with its dramatically curved eaves and hexagonal windows, stands seven stories high. At 131 feet, if offers far-reaching views of the city and the surrounding countryside. The temple abuts a stark communist park that honors the history of the revolution in Shanghai.

YANGPU. Russian immigrants built this synagogue in 1927. From the mid-1800s through World War II, the city was a refuge for people escaping religious persecution. Through the use of photographs and written documentation, the museum chronicles the area's Jewish influence and Hongkou's ghetto life. Because of communist rule, the area north of the Suzhou Creek is where local Jews where forced to live after 1943. The museum was restored and is now considered a symbol of religious tolerance and acceptance.