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The Bund
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The Bund

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The Bund is located along the Huangpu River, stretching approx. 1.5 km in length. As a symbolic attraction of Shanghai, it features a diverse collection of international architectural styles and the stunning night view of the Huangpu River as its highlights. The Bund stands with dozens of classical revival buildings in diverse styles, including the renowned Bank of China building, Shanghai Peace Hotel, Customs House, and HSBC building, recreating the former glory of the "Wall Street of the Far East." Surprisingly, these structures were neither designed by the same architect nor built in the same period, yet they possess a unique harmonious beauty. The Bund showcases various architectural styles, such as French classical, French chateau, and Gothic, which are significant historical sites and representative buildings of modern China, forming a stunning scenic line along the Huangpu River. As night falls, the neon lights on both banks illuminate the sky. Board a Huangpu River cruise or ferry and glide along the river, feeling the gentle breeze. On one side is The Bund, a witness to historical development, while on the other stands Lujiazui, Shanghai's modern landmark. The graceful silhouette of Waibaidu Bridge offers a fresh perspective to admire the beauty of this vibrant metropolis.Shanghai · 1.8 km from downtown
Lujiazui
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Shanghai

Lujiazui

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Lujiazui is the core area of the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, featuring a multifunctional urban public leisure space that integrates sightseeing, business, and cultural activities for both locals and visitors. This area gathers numerous iconic landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Tower. At night, these skyscrapers illuminate brilliantly, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Nestled among them is a charming scenic area comprising Binjiang Park, Lujiazui Central Green Space, and the Shanghai Wu Changshuo Memorial Hall. Beyond this, Lujiazui is surrounded by numerous attractions like the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and Shanghai Wild Insect Kingdom (Oriental Pearl Tower • Reptile & Insect Exploration Center), making it an ideal destination for family outings. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, located right next to the Oriental Pearl Tower, offers a chance to admire marine life from around the world, enjoy captivating animal shows, and stroll through an underwater tunnel for close encounters with sharks and sea turtles. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Wild Insect Kingdom (Oriental Pearl Tower • Reptile & Insect Exploration Center), situated west of the Oriental Pearl Tower, features live insects and butterfly specimens that will amaze children. Large shopping malls like Super Brand Mall and IFC Mall are also located in Lujiazui, offering a wide range of international brands to satisfy your shopping desires. The malls feature numerous dining options, with most restaurants facing the Bund, allowing you to enjoy delicious meals while taking in the stunning views—a truly delightful experience. If you need a break, head to nearby Lujiazui Central Green, a spacious open lawn perfect for leisurely strolls and relaxation.Shanghai · 2.8 km from downtown
Disney Town

Disney Town

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Disneytown is a large shopping, dining, and entertainment sector in the Shanghai Disney Resort. It is adjacent to Shanghai Disneyland and resembles a charming, cosmopolitan neighborhood. Visitors can extend their magical experience after visiting the theme park. Since opening, Disneytown has become a hangout for Shanghai residents and those from neighboring suburbs. Some of the restaurants have unique views of the Disney Resort. Grab a table and enjoy the scenery of Shanghai Disneyland while enjoying your food.Shanghai · 20.5 km from downtown
Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area

7.4
4.7/5
10.1k reviews
Shanghai City God Temple area is home to two main attractions—Yu Garden and the City God Temple itself—a must-visit for first-time visitors to Shanghai. Here you can experience authentic local culture, savor traditional Shanghai snacks and Benbang cuisine. At night, the vibrant lights illuminating the ancient-style architecture create a stunning view. Shanghai City God Temple is located in the old town area of Huangpu District in downtown Shanghai, forming a large integrated area for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. Besides the two main ticketed attractions - Yu Garden and Shanghai City God Temple, there are also open-access minor attractions like the Zigzag Bridge and Mid-Lake Pavilion. Don't miss the famous Nanxiang steamed soup dumplings here. You can also dine at Lübolang Restaurant (Yu Garden branch) while enjoying authentic Shanghai cuisine and watching the bustling crowds below. Shanghai City God Temple is a bustling area year-round, as it's also a famous commercial district. Here you'll find numerous wholesale markets for small commodities, comprehensive shopping malls, countless gold and jewelry stores, as well as many time-honored restaurants. Visitors can also purchase various Shanghai local specialties here.Shanghai · 1.9 km from downtown
Huangpu River

Huangpu River

7.2
4.7/5
3.2k reviews
The Huangpu River is the major river flowing through Shanghai. It separates the city into the Puxi (West bank) and Pudong (East bank) sections before emptying into the Yangtze just to the north. Recently Shanghai sought to develop several riverbank promenades along the Huangpu in order to expand the city's greenspaces and recreational areas. Several major bridges cross the river as it flows through central Shanghai. Strolling along the river and watching the boats is an enjoyable pastime and a great way to spend a sunny day.Shanghai · 2.4 km from downtown
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Shanghai

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

7.2
4.7/5
44.3k reviews
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is a century-old commercial thoroughfare that runs through East Nanjing Road in downtown Shanghai. It starts from Middle Tibet Road (near People's Square) in the west and, after its 2020 eastern extension, stretches all the way to East Zhongshan Road No. 1, directly connecting to the Bund, with a total length of approx. 1.5 km. The street is flanked by European-style historic buildings standing shoulder-to-shoulder with modern shopping malls, while vertical store signboards form continuous rows. When night falls, neon lights illuminate the entire street, making it a classic destination to experience Shanghai's modern vibrancy. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, this area was already a hub for department stores, with established names like Sincere and Wing On opening here successively, continuing its commercial tradition to this day. While exploring, pay attention to the details underfoot: a golden "golden belt" is embedded in the center of the road, dotted with life-sized bronze sculptures like "a family of three," alongside unique street lamps, flower beds, and phone booths. Some manhole covers even feature engravings of Shanghai's iconic buildings from different eras. If you get tired, benches along the street offer a place to rest. You can also take a ride on the retro-style sightseeing tram, affectionately called the "ding-ding car," and leisurely cross the entire street to the sound of its bell, evoking the charm of old Shanghai. Shopping and dining options are equally abundant: from century-old stores like Wing On department store to large shopping malls such as New World City and Shanghai Shimao Square; food shops like No. 1 Food Store, Shen Dacheng, and Taikang Food are concentrated along the street, offering Shanghai snacks like tiaotou cake, qingtuan, and fresh meat mooncakes that are perfect as souvenirs. For those looking to sit down for a proper meal, established restaurants like Xinya Cantonese restaurant also welcome guests by the street.Shanghai · 840m from downtown
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
No. 7 of Night Attractions in Shanghai

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

7.1
4.6/5
4.4k reviews
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Scenic Area was listed as one of Shanghai's four famous historical and cultural towns in 1991. The town itself is simple and elegant. The small Caogang River divides the town into the northern and southern sections, and residential houses of the Ming and Qing Dynasties line up along the water canal. The town has been called the “Venice of Shanghai.” In recent years, cafes, bars, book shops, postcard shops, and other hipster shops have opened, attracting many musicians, travelers, and young artists to the site.Shanghai · 42.3 km from downtown
Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park
No. 11 of Night Attractions in Shanghai

Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park

6.8
4.7/5
7.8k reviews
Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park is an 11 sq km archeological relic park located near Shanghai's Songjiang University Town. It's a large cultural center and family-friendly attraction catering to archaeology lovers as well as people who want to learn about the early history of Shanghai. Relics unearthed at the site date as far back as 4500 years. The current park is centered on the Guangfulin Culture Exhibition Hall. The hall's pyramid-like roofs float in the Fulin Lake and the entire exhibition space is set underwater. Combined with modern audio-visual technology, it offers visitors the chance to journey through time and space.Shanghai · 32.4 km from downtown
Shanghai Museum East
No. 16 of Family-friendly Attractions in Shanghai

Shanghai Museum East

6.7
4.8/5
386 reviews
The Shanghai Museum has a collection of bronze artifacts from various periods since the Xia Dynasty. Many of them are national treasures with a long history of transmission and numerous records, forming a collection that features a complete system, a wide range of categories, and many fine products. The "Ancient Chinese Bronze Museum" in the East Hall is the sixth exhibition reconstruction in 50 years. It will present the most complete exhibition of ancient Chinese bronzes at home and abroad. The current exhibition features more than 500 exhibits, reflecting the occurrence, development and evolution of ancient Chinese bronzes over a period of 3,600 years from the late Xia Dynasty in the 18th century BC to the mid-Qing Dynasty in the mid-19th century AD. The exhibition hall is based on the development history of Chinese bronze craftsmanship and is divided into seven sections: the embryonic period, the nurturing period, the heyday, the transformation period, the renewal period, the integration period, and the retro period. The exhibits fully demonstrate the characteristics of bronze craftsmanship in different periods and jointly show the splendid splendor of Chinese bronze art. There is also a bronze production technology section, which vividly shows how the ancient working people created the splendid Chinese bronze culture with their amazing wisdom and dexterous hands. Compared with the People's Square building, the bronze exhibition hall in the East Hall has been adjusted and upgraded in terms of section structure, section content, unit description, instrument description, and exhibits.Shanghai · 6.3 km from downtown
Shanghai Expo Culture Park
No. 13 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Shanghai

Shanghai Expo Culture Park

6.7
4.6/5
350 reviews
Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park is located in the core area of ​​Pudong Binjiang, adjacent to the Huangpu River in the northwest, Lupu Bridge-Changqing North Road in the east, Tongyao Road-Longbin Road in the south, with a land area of ​​about 2 square kilometers. Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park is positioned as an excellent city center park in the world with ecological and natural sustainability, cultural integration and innovation, and Residents gathering and sharing. In combination with the completed Houtan Wetland Park, Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park will renovate the four reserved venues of the World Expo, and at the same time build new facilities such as the World Expo Garden, Shen Garden, Twin Hills, Shanghai Greenhouse, World Flower Garden, Grand Opera House, and International Equestrian Center to create a unique riverside park green space in the central urban area of ​​Shanghai in the future. The Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park takes historical water systems, industrial memories, and Expo texture as its representative elements, superimposing forests, wetlands, and lawns to form a multi-layered landscape structure system of "water, surface, humanities, and nature"; the landscape extension of the Expo texture realizes the continuation of the Expo spirit and presents the transformation from the World Expo Park to the ecological experience area in the city center; the Shen Garden, which stacks mountains and arranges water, strives for nature, integrates Jiangnan cultural elements, and displays the characteristics of Jiangnan gardens, interprets the integration and symbiosis of forests and gardens in the form of a garden in a garden; the colorful forest composed of preserved trees and newly planted trees paints a continuous picture of the transition from urban forests to natural forests. The northern area of the park that is open this time covers an area of 85 hectares and is mainly composed of landscape areas and attractions such as the Dancing Square, Quiet Forest, Time Imprint Avenue, Expo Garden, Music Forest, Central Lake, Houtan Riverside, and Shen Garden.Shanghai · 5.6 km from downtown

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Shanghai Huangpu River night cruise 45-minute highlights tour (English service + optional customize half-day tour)
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Tickets for Shanghai's must-see ERA Acrobatic Show | Circus City QR Code Admission |
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town + Yu Garden + City God Temple + the Bund  Bus Tour  with Lunch
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Limited-time special offer! Shanghai Circus World - ERA2 time travel acrobatic show admission ticket
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Half-Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town [Explore the Millennial Water Town with Timeless Charm and Lively Atmosphere]
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Shanghai Huangpu River night cruise ticket, including buffet dinner, with optional Dragon Boat or Crystal Princess departing from Shiliupu Pier 3
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Admission ticket for Shanghai Tower 118th floor observation deck + English entry assistance
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Shanghai Poetry Feast: 360° Rotating Tang-Song Poem Immersive Dinner Show
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Shanghai Palace Banquet: An Immersive Experience of a Han Dynasty Court Feast
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Shanghai imperial banquet • Immersive experience of an imperial king's feast (royal indulgence + optional ancient costume experience)
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Shanghai: Huangpu River cruise and starlight buffet diner (Crystal Princess and Dragon Cruise)
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Shanghai Xu Banquet "Ode to Chang'an" Grand Tang Dynasty Feast | Immersive Tang-Style Theatrical Experience · Chapter-Style Poetry and Wine Banquet
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Shanghai Tang Style Banquet Show | Xuyan Chang'an Ode Hanfu Experience
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Featured Spa & wellness in Shanghai

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Shanghai kangyou four seasons massage | Hankou store (professional massage + near People's square)
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Shanghai Jispa JISPA · Gubei store (singing bowl sound therapy + high-end healing SPA)
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Shanghai luosijing head spa experience (hair care + meridian therapy)
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Shanghai Tower - 118th floor Top of Shanghai Observatory (optional 119th floor Café buffet diner/afternoon tea - 125th floor damper science exhibition + 126th floor light show)
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Shanghai cultural 1-day tour: The millennia-old ancient town of Zhujiajiao + Shikumen Xintiandi + Yu Garden + the summit of Shanghai
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Chinese Kung Fu Class with English-Speaking Master in Tianzifang, Shanghai
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Shanghai Park:  Martial Arts Class with Master John (Choose Tai Chi or Wing Chun)
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A must-try experience in Shanghai! Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (two-sphere sightseeing) + Huangpu River cruise + The Bund night tour
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What travelers say about Shanghai

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AлiOctober 13, 2026
5.0
Shanghai After Dark — The Bund Never Sleeps ✨“Where the river reflects a thousand city lights and the future rises above a timeless waterfront. The Bund is more than a view — it’s Shanghai at its most magical, where elegance, ambition, and endless dreams meet.” 🌃❤

The Bund

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coconutsOctober 4, 2026
5.0
Lujiazui is more than just skyscrapers; its large shopping malls are also great places for leisure and photo opportunities. The shopping centers within the district boast impressive designs, with airy oval domes and spacious, multi-level corridors, making them perfect for taking atmospheric photos while shopping. The malls offer a diverse range of businesses, from authentic local restaurants to adorable teddy bear-themed photo spots, making them ideal for family outings.

Lujiazui

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137***29October 15, 2026
5.0
The hotel has a great location, it's the closest guesthouse to Disneyland. They even provided a shuttle to the park the next morning, which was very convenient. Upon arrival, they upgraded my room, which was spacious and comfortable. Surprisingly, snacks, Coke, and Sprite were all free, which was excellent. I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time I visit Disneyland.

Disney Town

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Ilse_October 15, 2026
5.0
The gardens are definitely worth a visit and overall an amazing experience. It took me some time to find the entrance (I entered through the south gate) the garden itself and the guided tour provided by the park provided a lot of import context. Occasionally I also listened in on the tour groups for their explanations! I did do the afternoon, and while it was a bit crowded, it was still very manageable. I imagine the morning tour might be better if you prefer the garden to be less busy. Surrounding the garden there's also a whole " historical" shopping mall and other temples so those I spend the rest of the afternoon exploring

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行者2004July 4, 2026
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Xuhui Riverside, also known as the "West Bund of Shanghai," is a world-class waterfront public space on the Huangpu River, transformed from an "industrial rust belt." Stretching approximately 8.4 kilometers from Rihui Port in the north to Xupu Bridge in the south, it boasts a rich Huangpu River shoreline. This area was once one of the cradles of modern Chinese national industry, home to numerous industrial relics such as Nanpu Railway Station, Beipiao Wharf, Shanghai Cement Plant, and Longhua Airport. Xuhui Riverside integrates art, culture, and leisure, making it an excellent place to experience the charm of Shanghai.

Huangpu River

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Jason EggJuly 1, 2026
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Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is one of the busiest and most exciting places to visit in Shanghai. The street is lined with many shopping malls, local stores, restaurants, and cafés, making it a great place to shop and explore. I enjoyed walking along the lively street, especially at night when the bright lights and large displays created an exciting atmosphere. There were plenty of food options, from local snacks to international restaurants. It was also a good place to buy souvenirs and experience the energy of the city. Overall, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is a must-visit destination for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. I would happily return on my next trip to Shanghai.

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

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SIARHEI.FILATAUOctober 12, 2026
5.0
This town is splitted into part for tourists and one where people still live. I preferred the second most. It is under renovation somewhere

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

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zzrzzrzzrOctober 10, 2026
4.0
Taking photos of the underwater roof at the entrance is quite photogenic; once inside the exhibition hall, it's rather dark and dimly lit. The first half of the exhibit is about the formation and development of the ancient Huating area, while the second half, depicting old Shanghai memories, is more interesting and suitable for taking pictures.

Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park

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九月只想单机October 11, 2026
5.0
Five stars for Professor Yang's guided tour! He doesn't just introduce the exhibits; he also connects them to the historical context, making dry history come alive. The route is well-planned, and he patiently answers questions throughout, bringing the artifacts to life. A guided tour is a must when visiting the Shanghai Museum!

Shanghai Museum East

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_TI***52September 29, 2026
5.0
Место очень красиво, подойдёт для атмосферный фотографий. Но воспринимайте это место как чисто ботанический сад. Если вам вкатывает такое, то вам определённо понравится и вы потратите часа 3 в лучшем случае, чтобы все рассмотреть. Мы же с подругой не особо ценители ботаники, поэтому прошли парк меньше, чем за час. Больше всего нам понравился подводный участок (там плавают рыбки, мини океанариум). А еще большой шанс встретиться с какой-нибудь школьной китайской экскурсией, дети там прикольные, с ними можно пообщаться.

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