Things to do in Shanghai

Activities, attractions and tours

Shanghai
Jing An Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
Jing An Temple which includes a city and a temple or place of worship
Jade Buddha Temple featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship
Jade Buddha Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

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Tours & day trips

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MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.

MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €57 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €314 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Shanghai: 8-Hour Private City Tour

Shanghai: 8-Hour Private City Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €202 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Traditional Chinese Dress Set

Traditional Chinese Dress Set

Activity duration is 2 hours
Price is €54 per adult
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Shopping & fashion

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Half-Day Shanghai City Coach Tour

Half-Day Shanghai City Coach Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
6.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €51 per adult
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What to do in Shanghai

Popular places to visit

Shanghai Disneyland©

Shanghai Disneyland©

Enjoy the excitement at Shanghai Disneyland© and see why people love this theme park in Shanghai. Wander through the picturesque gardens and riverfront in this vibrant area.

Shanghai Disneyland©
The Bund featuring flowers and a city

The Bund

Despite years of war and revolution, the soul and skyline of one of the world’s great waterfront boulevards has risen to even greater heights.

The Bund
Nanjing Road Shopping District showing street scenes, signage and city views

Nanjing Road Shopping District

Experience the bustling energy of Shanghai’s most famous commercial street, with a pedestrian mall surrounded by traditional and luxury shopping opportunities.

Nanjing Road Shopping District
People\'s Square showing flowers and a garden

People's Square

To see the modern heart of Shanghai, visit this square, a vast green space surrounded by museums and a grand theater.

People's Square
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes a city, a river or creek and skyline

Oriental Pearl Tower

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

Oriental Pearl Tower
Xintiandi featuring a bar, a city and outdoor eating

Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre

One of the city’s first urban renewal projects preserves a historic neighborhood, while serving up some of Shanghai's best dinning, entertainment and shopping.

Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre
Jing An Temple which includes a city and a temple or place of worship

Jing'an Temple

This centuries-old, downtown Shanghai temple is home to the largest pure jade statue of Buddha Sakyamuni in mainland China.

Jing'an Temple
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

Step through the gate of Shanghai’s premier classical gardens and into a tranquil world of bamboo groves, koi-filled ponds and Ming Dynasty pavilions.

Yu Garden
French Concession which includes street scenes and a city

Former French Concession

Wealthy European families created an art deco oasis in Shanghai's heart. The area is now full of modern boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

Former French Concession

Areas of Shanghai

Xintiandi showing a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Three on the Bund, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes modern architecture, a skyscraper and a city

Pudong

4/5(109 area reviews)

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

Pudong
Jing An Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Jing'an

4/5(16 area reviews)

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Daning Lingshi Park.

Jing'an
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Old Chinese City, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
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Hongqiao

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Hongqiao. Top attractions like Hongqiao Int'l Pearl City and Laowai Street 101 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hechuan Road Station or Longbai Xincun Station to see more of the city.

Hongqiao
Suzhou

Suzhou