Shanghai Attractions

Shanghai attractions are plentiful (55 listed here) and varied. Beyond the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower cityscapes there are a huge range of museums, colonial architecture, religious buildings, theatres, gardens, parks and shopping areas. The water towns of the Shanghai Delta, like Zhujiajiao, are well-worth getting out of the city to explore.

See our Shanghai tours for proven schedules for exploring the most popular tourist spots in China’s largest city. The imperial garden cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou are close to Shanghai.

Also read Best of Shanghai, Insider Guide
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Q: Siti Asked on 2013-05-09 Reply
I am visiting Shanghai on 6 June till 13 Jun 2013. 6 peoples will be coming with me How is the weather ? Can I have a travelling guide around Shanghai ?. Where are the best place to visit ? After Shanghai we will be going to Tianjin on 10th of June . Can you please give some advice on the travelling especially using subway...with the price .

Hi Siti, the weather in June in Shanghai is good. It is summer time, good sunshine.

Places to visit: the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Zhujiajiao Water Town, etc.

The subway in Shanghai is very convenient, the price differs from distance.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-05-11
Q: JIM GATTEN Asked on 2013-04-03 Reply
CAN I GO TO YANGTZE RIVER ON WAY FROM BEIJING TO SHANGHAI? WHAT IS MODE OF TRANSPORT? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT 3 GORGES DAM OR AT LEAST SEE THE RIVER. I WOULD PREFER THE RIVER VISIT AS A SIDE TRIP ON WAY TO SHANGHAI FROM BEIJING...IS THERE A FAST TRAIN TO THE RIVER FROM BEIJING? IF SO CAN I THEN GET A FAST TRAIN TO SHANGHAI? THANK YOU. JIM
Dear JIM, There is no ship between Beijing and Shanghai. You could take a flight or a train. If you would like to visit three Gorges Dam and take a yangtze river cruise, I suggest you take a ship from Chongqing to Yichang and you can visit the dam when you arrive in Yichang. Please click here to check the ships and the schedule. Click: http://www.chinahighlights.com/yangtzecruise/cruisedate.asp Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-04-04
Q: Anna Asked on 2013-03-09 Reply
Hi, I am living in Shanghai but would like to have a little tour to varies best places here, how much will it cost? What are the places to visit?Thank You

Hi Anna, we have many Shanghai and nearby city tours, please check details and prices here:  http://www.chinahighlights.com/shanghai/tours.htm

If you are interested in any of them, please feel free to let me know.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-03-11
Q: francis Asked on 2012-12-05 Reply
hi, francis here, planning a trip free and easy to shanghai from 26/12/12 to 02/01/13 with my wife , don''t want to be tie to tours but want see shanghai,or (Suzhou and Hangzhou day trips) in the 7 days, any good suggestions on itinerary?oops first time in shanghai how to plan, we have not book hotels yet,thinking to confirm itinerary first before proceeding booking of hotel.thanks in advance
Dear Francis, it is a smart choice to travel to Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. They are all fantastic. We are more than pleased to arrange this tour for you. In order to quote the exact price, please kindly advice the class of hotel: 3/4/5 star? As it is not the peak season, so we can book the hotel at a good price. If you would like to book it yourself, for all the cities, then we will leave to your arrangement and send you the itinerary for your reference, okay? Have a nice day! Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-12-06
Q: kok wee Asked on 2012-11-28 Reply
HiWant to make a trip to shanghai in the middle of Dec for slightly more than a week.How is the weather then. Any good itinerary or suggestion for a family of four; two adults and two kids ( 11 & 14 yrs old). Can we travel to beijing using speed train? Do we need to book in advance for these train?Thank you very much

Hi Kok, December in Shanghai is cold and windy. The temperature is from -1.11 °C(30 °F ) to 13.33 °C(56 °F). It may snow this month. You can prepare feather/padded overcoats,thick sweaters, hats, scarves,gloves, boots, etc. For Shanghai tours, I recommend the 3-Day Essence Of Shanghai Tour to you: http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/shanghaitour/sh-1/

Yes, you can travel to Beijing by high speed train from Shanghai. It is very convenient. And it is suggested that you buy the tickets in advance.

If you need any tour service or hotel booking, please feel free to contact me. Have a nice day!

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-29