Putuo Travel Guide
Shanghai
Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Enjoy an outing to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center during your stay in Shanghai. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Global Harbor Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Global Harbor Mall during your visit to Shanghai. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its charming cafes.
Shanghai International Sourcing Center
Learn about the events happening in Shanghai International Sourcing Center during your trip to Shanghai. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Environmental Theme Park Of Suzhou River Mengqing Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Environmental Theme Park Of Suzhou River Mengqing Garden, a lovely green space in Shanghai. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Zhenru Temple
You can learn about the history of Shanghai with a visit to Zhenru Temple. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Changfeng Joy City
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Changfeng Joy City during your stay in Shanghai. Discover the area's fascinating museums and temples.
Things to do
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Take Bullet Train to visit Badaling Great Wall with guide ticket.
Top hotels in Putuo
Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai
"Breakfast had variety and was room was amazing and cleaned everyday and staff very helpful"
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Conrad Shanghai
"I just wrapped up a 10 visit to Shanghai, and spent my entire time at the Conrad Hilton property. I was pleased with the very central location in the city of the hotel, and from my 39th floor room I was more than happy with the sweeping city views, looking directly down on the green oasis of the ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
"Mandarin Oriental was amazing, beautiful room so clean, wonderful staff. Cannot fault this property, view from room wonderful. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
"We stayed 8 nights. Room was spacious and very clean. Breakfast was very good. Plenty of options to eat. Very convenient neighbourhood. Staff were very friendly and efficient."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
"Long past its prime, this hotel is in need of renovation and updating. The lack of in-room climate control was especially bothersome. Some of the staff were incredibly professional and helpful, others seemed absolutely bothered. We left after our first night and had bites to our exposed skin for ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
"Great hotel. Great value"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Putuo
Changning
Get to know Changning and its many features like its cafes and parks. You might want to explore sights like Zhongshan Park and Longemont Shopping Center, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangsu Road Station or Zhongshan Park Station to get around the city.
Puxi
Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Puxi. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Shanghai Changning Tennis Court, and jump on the metro at Jiangsu Road Station or Library Station to see more of the city.
Jing'an
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.
Xujiahui
The beautiful gardens and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Xujiahui. Check out Xujiahui Shopping District or Metro City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Xujiahui Station to get around town.
Huaihai Road Commercial Area
Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Huai Hai Road Shopping District or Fuxing Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at South Shaanxi Road Station or Dapuqiao Road Station to get around town.
Xuhui
Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Library Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei.
