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Shanghai
Shanghai is a city of striking contrasts, where colonial-era Bund architecture faces the futuristic skyline of Pudong's skyscrapers across the Huangpu River. It blends historic lilong neighborhoods and classical gardens with one of the world's most advanced urban transport networks and a fast-paced modern metropolis.
Top attractions
attraction Fuxing Park: Shanghai Travel Guide (4.5★)
Fuxing Park sits in the former French Concession on Fu Xing Zhong Lu in Huangpu District, Shanghai, a short walk from Xintiandi. 4.5★ (387 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Jade Buddha Temple: Shanghai Travel Guide (4.7★)
Jade Buddha Temple sits on An Yuan Lu in the Putuo/Jing'an area of Shanghai, a working monastery rather than a museum piece, and it stays under the radar compared to the city's bigger sights. 4.7★ (1,010 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Shanghai Museum: Travel Guide (4.3★)
Shanghai Museum, on the south side of People's Square, is a free, world-class collection of Chinese bronzes, ceramics, jade, painting and calligraphy — easily worth 2-3 hours. 4.3★ (1,301 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Shanghai Tower: Travel Guide (4.6★)
Shanghai Tower's observation deck (floor 118-119) is open daily 8:30am–9:30pm in Lujiazui, Pudong — the quietest window is 8:30am–9:30am on any day, while weekend evenings from 7pm to 9pm draw the thickest crowds for the night skyline. 4.6★ (3,180 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction The Bund: Shanghai Travel Guide
The Bund is Shanghai's 1,500-meter riverside promenade along Zhongshan Dong Yi Road in Huangpu District, lined with 1920s–30s colonial-era buildings on one side and facing the futuristic Pudong skyline (Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower) across the Huangpu River.
attraction Yu Garden: Shanghai Travel Guide (4.5★)
Yu Garden is a 5-acre Ming-dynasty garden (built in 1577) in Shanghai's Old City, packed with rockeries, koi ponds, zigzag bridges, and carved pavilions — open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (closed Mondays). 4.5★ (5,303 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Trendy & cafés
trendy Goodbai Cafe in Shanghai
Goodbai Cafe is a design-forward cafe-concept-store in Jing'an District, Shanghai, opened by actor Bai Jing Ting, and it has become a Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) viral hit for its striking interior and the signature Goodbai Latte.
trendy The Dome: Shanghai Travel Guide
The Dome is a new Japanese omakase restaurant and bar on the Bund in Shanghai, backed by The Fellas Group, with Chef Terada-San in charge of the food.
Where to eat
restaurant Blossom: Where to Eat in Shanghai
Blossom is a new Chaoshan restaurant on the upper floors of Plaza 66 in Jing'an, Shanghai, run as the casual spin-off of Michelin one-star Amazing Chinese Cuisine.
restaurant Ignis Table: Where to Eat in Shanghai
Ignis Table in Shanghai, China — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
restaurant VICE in Shanghai
VICE is a new restaurant on Yongjia Lu in Shanghai's former French Concession, set inside a restored heritage lane house, from chef Carlos Sotomayor and Raffe Ibrahamian of Cantina Agave.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Atelier Kau Lou & Opia: Shanghai Travel Guide
Atelier Kau Lou & Opia in Shanghai, China — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
hidden gem Panyu Lu Organ Rice Noodle Spot: Shanghai Travel Guide
Panyu Lu Organ Rice Noodle Spot in Shanghai, China — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
hidden gem People's Park: Shanghai Travel Guide (4.4★)
People's Park is a genuinely restful green pocket in the middle of People's Square, wedged between the Shanghai Museum, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, and a wall of skyscrapers on Nanjing Xi Lu. 4.4★ (903 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Shanghai Old Street: Travel Guide (4.4★)
Shanghai Old Street (上海老街) is a restored shopping lane along Fangbang Middle Road in Huangpu District, Shanghai. It runs west from the Yu Garden bazaar. 4.4★ (877 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Festivals & events
event Charlie Puth - Whatever's Clever! World Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Shanghai)
Charlie Puth - Whatever's Clever! World Tour plays Shanghai on November 1, 2026, and that night is the tour's final stop.
Ended ChinaJoy 2026 Shanghai: Dates, Venue & Tickets
ChinaJoy 2026 in Shanghai: the announced dates, the NECC Hongqiao venue, ticket structure, and what the expo covers.
event China International Import Expo (CIIE): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Shanghai)
The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) runs November 5-10, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai's Qingpu District, next to the Hongqiao transport hub.
event Kings of Convenience Asia Tour - Shanghai: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Shanghai)
Kings of Convenience Asia Tour - Shanghai brings the Norwegian indie-folk duo to Shanghai on November 24, 2026, a Tuesday night.
Ended Rolex Shanghai Masters: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Shanghai)
The Rolex Shanghai Masters was set for October 7-18, 2026 at Qi Zhong Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Asia's only ATP Masters 1000 event.
event Shanghai Marathon: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Shanghai)
The Shanghai Marathon takes place on December 6, 2026, starting on the Bund and finishing at Shanghai Stadium in Xuhui.
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Frequently asked questions about Shanghai
How do I get to Shanghai?
Most international travellers arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), from which the high-speed Maglev train reaches Longyang Road station in ~8 minutes before connecting to Metro Line 2 into the city centre; domestic and some regional flights use Hongqiao Airport (SHA), served directly by Metro Lines 2 and 10.
How many days should I spend in Shanghai?
~3-4 days is enough to cover the Bund, Pudong's skyline, and the old city's key sights, with extra time useful for day trips to nearby water towns like Zhujiajiao or Suzhou.
What is Shanghai known for?
Shanghai is a city of striking contrasts, where colonial-era Bund architecture faces the futuristic skyline of Pudong's skyscrapers across the Huangpu River. It blends historic lilong neighborhoods and classical gardens with one of the world's most advanced urban transport networks and a fast-paced modern metropolis.