2026 Shanghai Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in March)

Essential Travel Information for Shanghai

Shanghai, often dubbed "the Paris of the East", charms with its iconic skyline of soaring towers and historic lanes alive with delicious local foods. Use our guide to explore everything this magnificent city offers, from iconic sights to local gems. 
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Shanghai Peak season

Mar-May, September-October
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Shanghai Today's weather

Overcast 4-12℃
Latest Travel Trends in Shanghai

Latest Travel Trends in Shanghai

Popular Attraction in Shanghai

The Bund

 (2911)

Shanghai Disney Resort

 (2654)

Yu Garden

 (1569)

Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower

 (1032)

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

 (978)

Wukang Road

 (562)

Shanghai Museum

 (397)

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

 (295)

Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area

 (285)

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

 (241)

Shanghai Romance Park

 (140)

Shanghai Zoo

 (137)

LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort

 (112)

Shanghai Astronomy Museum

 (90)

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

 (84)

Shanghai Happy Valley

 (73)

Huangpu River Cruise(Shiliupu Pier)

 (63)

Top of Shanghai Observatory

 (39)

Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort

 (38)

Shanghai Maglev Train

 (18)

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FAQs about Shanghai

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    What's the most popular attractions in Shanghai?

    Here are the best places to visit in Shanghai, including: Shanghai Disney Resort,Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower,Shanghai Wild Animal Park
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    Things to do near Shanghai for family & child?

    You could try Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park,Shanghai Happy Valley,Shanghai Wild Animal Park,Shanghai Ocean Aquarium,Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai
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    How to get to Tongli from Shanghai?

    You can take a long-distance bus from Shanghai Long-distance Passenger Transport South Station. Or the Shanghai Stadium Tourist Distribution Center also has direct trains.
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    How to get to Lhasa from Shanghai?

    Trains or planes are fine.
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    How to get to Wuzhen from Shanghai?

    The most convenient way to get to Wuzhen from Shanghai is to take the subway to Shanghai South Railway Station, then take the bus to Wuzhen in the South Railway Station, which is directly to Wuzhen Bus Station. This is the most convenient.
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