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Shanghai Travel Guide

Originally a fishing village, Shanghai has become one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, all while retaining its historic charm. The Huangpu River splits the city into Puxi (West of the River) and Pudong (East of the River). The remarkable Lujiazui skyline clearly defines the start of Pudong, and is home to Shanghai's most iconic skyscrapers, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Shanghai Tower - the world's second-tallest building. 


Puxi, informally known as Old Shanghai, boasts an eclectic blend of Art Deco, French Tudor, and Shikumen-style buildings, historic temples, and modern skyscrapers. Visitors often find themselves immersed in the dramatic combination of Western and Chinese cultures in the "Paris of the Orient". City parks reveal a myriad of activities for Shanghai's seniors, including chess games, pavement calligraphy, and line dancing. Outside of downtown Puxi, uncover expansive gardens, ancient water towns, and even islands. 


Filled with an explosive dining scene, Shanghai is home to several MICHELIN Restaurants, including Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, one of the world's most exclusive dining experiences. With a variety of cuisines across all price ranges, find yourself spoiled for choice during a stroll down any neighborhood. Shanghai's booming nightlife is proof that this city never sleeps. Award-winning cocktail and craft beer bars fill the streets of the Former French Concession, leading nightclubs tastefully line the rooftops of The Bund, and dive bars flood the streets of Jing'an and Changning Districts. If you don't mind splurging on drinks with a view, head across the river to Lujiazui to experience what bars like Flair - China's highest rooftop bar, and Cloud 9 - on the top floor of Jinmao Tower, have to offer. 


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Experience Shanghai

What to Do

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Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort

9.9
4.7/5236,063 Reviews
"Theme Parks"
Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower

Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower

9.0
4.7/5147,496 Reviews
"Observation Decks"
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

9.0
4.8/53,818 Reviews
"Featured Neighborhoods"
The Bund

The Bund

8.8
4.8/5153,432 Reviews
"Featured Neighborhoods"
Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

8.5
4.7/5102,265 Reviews
"Zoos"
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

8.4
4.7/546,482 Reviews
"Gardens"
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

8.2
4.6/537,777 Reviews
"Theme Parks"
Disneytown

Disneytown

8.0
4.8/524,262 Reviews
"Featured Neighborhoods"
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

7.8
4.7/543,886 Reviews
"Featured Neighborhoods"
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

7.8
4.6/542,515 Reviews
"Aquariums"

Where to Stay

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What to Eat

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Fu He Hui

Fu He Hui

4.8/51,062 Reviews
Average price per person: USD177
"Vegetarian"
Kurogi

Kurogi

4.7/5236 Reviews
Average price per person: USD460
"Japanese"
Yong Fu (Huangpu)

Yong Fu (Huangpu)

4.7/512,151 Reviews
Average price per person: USD135
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
"Spectacular Views"
The 1515 WEST CHOPHOUSE & BAR

The 1515 WEST CHOPHOUSE & BAR

4.6/5280 Reviews
Average price per person: USD84
"Western-style"
"Family Restaurants"
Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

4.8/5497 Reviews
Average price per person: USD202
"Western-style"
"Restaurants in Historic Buildings"
PHÉNIX

PHÉNIX

4.8/581 Reviews
Average price per person: USD165
"Western-style"
Jin Xuan

Jin Xuan

4.8/5152 Reviews
Average price per person: USD137
"Cantonese Cuisine"
"Spectacular Views"
Shang-Xi @ Regent Hotel Pudong

Shang-Xi @ Regent Hotel Pudong

4.8/54,342 Reviews
Average price per person: USD63
"Cantonese Cuisine"
"Family Restaurants"
Yan Ting

Yan Ting

4.7/5249 Reviews
Average price per person: USD60
"Shanghai Cuisine"
"Family Restaurants"
WangBaoHe Restaurant

WangBaoHe Restaurant

4.6/5192 Reviews
Average price per person: USD52
"Shanghai Cuisine"
"Famous Restaurants"
Oriental Pearl Sky Revolving Restaurant

Oriental Pearl Sky Revolving Restaurant

4.5/5443 Reviews
Average price per person: USD52
"Buffets"
"Spectacular Views"
Kathleen's Waitan K

Kathleen's Waitan K

4.6/5102 Reviews
Average price per person: USD102
"Western-style"
"Spectacular Views"

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