Planning a China tour? Spend an unforgettable day in Shanghai with our guide to 16 super fun spots you can’t miss. Whether you’re here for a short trip to China, planning to visit China long-term, or even living in China, this vibrant city offers something for everyone!
1：The Bund
The Bund, one of the most representative attractions in Shanghai, is home to 52 classical revival buildings of different styles. Recently, the Bund’s lighting has been upgraded, and it has reached a new level of beauty, making it a great place to check in and take photos.
��Address: Huangpu River, 1.5 kilometers long
Transportation: Subway Line 10, Nanjing East Road Station
2：Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is 1,033 meters long and is a great place for leisure and sightseeing. There are many popular food stores along the street. I like to stroll around Nanjing East Road on weekends and buy some soup dumplings and green rice dumplings to eat.
Address: From Xizang Middle Road in the west to Henan Middle Road in the east
Transportation: Metro 1, 2, 8 People’s Square Station; 2, 10 Nanjing East Road Station
3：Shanghai Museum
The Shanghai Museum was founded in 1952 and is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. The exterior design of the building itself is also very distinctive. It has 11 special museums and three exhibition halls, with nearly one million cultural relics in its collection, and is known as “half of the country” in the cultural relics world.
��Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 all year round (closed on Mondays, except national holidays)
Address: No. 201 Renmin Avenue
Transportation: Metro Line 1, 2, 8 People’s Square Station
4：Waibaidu Bridge
When it comes to one of the symbols of Shanghai, the Waibaidu Bridge is absolutely indispensable. Since its completion in 1908, the Waibaidu Bridge has been an integral part of the Shanghai skyline. The bridge where Yiping jumped into the river in “Love in the Rain” was the Waibaidu Bridge (but the location of the filming was in Songjiang Chedun Film and Television City)~
��Address: Zhongshan East 1st Road
Transportation: Nanjing East Road Station, Metro Line 2 and Line 10
5：Old Pier
The Old Wharf, also known as Shiliupu, reminds us of the turbulent history of Shanghai a hundred years ago. Whether it is the riverside alleys or the old Shikumen communities, stories of Shanghai tycoons are circulated. Now the Old Wharf has become a gathering place for fashionable art restaurants, and you can enjoy the scenery of Lujiazui across the river.
Address: Lane 505, Zhongshan South Road
Transportation: Nanjing East Road Station, Metro Line 2 and Line 10
6：Sinan Residence
Sinan Mansion is also a legend in Shanghai. It has 51 historic garden houses. Modern historical celebrities such as Liu Yazi and Mei Lanfang have lived here one after another, and a strong Shanghai style is overwhelming.
Address: No. 45, Sinan Road
Transportation: Metro Line 10, 13 Xintiandi Station
7：Tianzifang
As a gathering place for literary and artistic young people, many people who travel to Shanghai regard Tianzifang as one of the must-visit landmarks. There are many delicious snack shops and many literary and artistic shops in it, and it is known as the “second Xintiandi”.
Address: Lane 210, Taikang Road
Transportation: Metro Line 9 Dapuqiao Station
8：Shanghai Glass Art Museum
Not far from Tianzifang is the Shanghai Glass Art Museum, which is the first industry museum in Asia to fully display glass art. The most eye-catching part is the exterior wall, which is inlaid with more than 4,800 transparent glass bricks that look like grotto rocks, and looks particularly beautiful under the lights at night.
��Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00
Address: No. 25 Taikang Road (opposite to Tianzifang)
Transportation: Metro Line 9 Dapuqiao Station
9：World Expo Museum
The World Expo Museum is the only museum about the World Expo in the world so far. The admission fee is free now. There are several theme exhibition halls in it. The exhibits are also very good and worth a visit.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, last admission at 16:15. Closed on Mondays (whether the museum will be open on Mondays when national holidays fall on them will be announced separately)
Address: No. 818 Mengzi Road
Transportation: Metro Line 13, World Expo Museum Station, Exit 2
10：Disneytown
We all know that it costs a lot of money to visit Disneyland, but next to Disneyland, there is a Disney Town that is free to the public! Free! Open
The town consists of five areas: Town Market, Food Street, Broadway Avenue, Broadway Plaza and Disney Town Lakeside, which can be called Disney’s back garden.
��Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-22:00
Address: Chuansha New Town, Shanghai Disney Resort
Transportation: Subway Line 11, Disneyland Station
11：China Art Museum
The China Art Palace was rebuilt from the China Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. It is now a modern and contemporary art museum that combines public welfare and academic functions. It houses a large collection of calligraphy and paintings by famous people and is a national 3A-level scenic spot.
Tickets: Free tickets for admission (except for paid special exhibitions). Tickets for each paid special exhibition: 20 yuan for regular tickets; 10 yuan for minors aged 6-18 (inclusive), full-time undergraduate students with student ID cards and below, and seniors aged 60-70; free tickets for children under 1.3 meters and seniors aged 70 and above.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (no admission after 17:00); closed on Mondays, except national holidays.
Address: No. 205, Shangnan Road
Transportation: Subway Line 8, China Art Museum Station
12：Shipyard 1862
The Shanghai Shipyard, founded in 1862, was one of the birthplaces of modern Chinese industrial civilization and recorded the development history of China’s shipbuilding industry. With a history of 156 years, the current Shipyard 1862 has become an art and commercial center integrating exhibitions, performances, and catering.
��Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-22:00
Address: No. 1777 Binjiang Avenue
Transportation: Lujiazui Station on Metro Line 2, Pudong Avenue Station on Metro Line 4
13：Nanhuizui Guanhai Wetland Park
Since it is a sea-viewing park, you can see the sea. Nanhuizui has three major scenic spots: Nanhuizui sunrise, Yangshan Port climbing, and Dishui Lake camping. It is so pleasant to go to the sea and watch the sunrise with three or five friends.
��Address: Nanhui New Town
Transportation: Subway Line 16 Dishuihu Station
14：Dripping Lake
Dishui Lake is the central lake of Nanhui New City. After its construction, it changed the history of Pudong area without lakes. It is also the ninth batch of national water conservancy scenic spots. The most famous is the water drop-shaped sculpture in the center of the lake, which is lifelike.
��Address: Nanhui New Town
Transportation: Subway Line 16 Dishuihu Station
15：Xinchang Ancient Town
Shanghai Xinchang Ancient Town, formerly known as “Shisunli”, is known as “Little Xinchang is as good as Suzhou”. Many film and television dramas were shot here, such as “The Ferryman”, “Ip Man”, “Lust, Caution” and so on. Most of the residential buildings here are from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, and many of them are typical of the combination of Chinese and Western styles.
Address: No. 128, Haiquan Street, Xinchang Town
Transportation: Take Metro Line 16 and get off at Xinchang Station. After exiting the station, take bus No. 3, No. 628, etc. and get off at Xinchang Town Bus Station.
16：Florence Town
It’s time to go shopping again. For Shanghai residents who pursue a refined quality of life, Florentia Village is definitely a shopping paradise that they often visit. This small town with Italian-style buildings stands between Pudong Airport and Disneyland. Not only are the buildings very charming, but there are also many big brands inside, and there are discounts all year round.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00-21:00; Weekends and statutory holidays: 09:00-21:00
Address: Lane 58, Zhuoyao Road
Transportation: 1. Free shuttle bus, there is a shuttle bus connection at the “Yuandong Avenue” subway station. 2. Self-driving, locate Shanghai Florentia Village