Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide
Shanghai
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
People's Square
To see the modern heart of Shanghai, visit this square, a vast green space surrounded by museums and a grand theater.
Oriental Pearl Tower
This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.
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.
Xintiandi Style Shopping 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.
Things to do
Shanghai: Roaming China Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions
Shanghai City Sightseeing Bus Hop On Hop Off City Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Nice bar at top floor. Breakfast excellent
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
Clean room. Good price. Convenient!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Conrad Shanghai
Good
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund
We will definitely booked this hotel next time. It’s in the center of everything. People were nice and helpful. Room was outstandingly very excellent complete with awesome views, clean, and usable with an office desk section. The only thing that’s difficult was using the TV since we can’t understand ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
My words can't express how happy I am to have Been a guest at the hotel it was absolutely fantastic first class couldn't ask for anything better , anybody who complains about this hotel obviously has got their hotels mixed up as obviously stopped somewhere different
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
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Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai
Huangpu
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.
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.
Xintiandi
While Xintiandi isn't home to many top sights, The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
The North Bund
While you're in The North Bund, take in top sights like Shanghai International Cruise Ship Terminal or Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tilanqiao Station or International Cruise Terminal Station.
Huaihai Road Commercial Area
Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Fuxing Park or Huai Hai Road Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at South Shaanxi Road Station or Dapuqiao Road Station to get around town.
Hongkou District
Consider a visit to 1933 Old Millfun and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Hongkou District. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Linping Road Station or Dalian Road Station.
