Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Xintiandi featuring a bar, street scenes and café scenes
Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park featuring a garden, a city and modern architecture
Shanghai Old Street
Nanjing Road Shopping District which includes central business district, signage and a city
Downtown Shanghai

Popular places to visit

The Bund which includes a city and flowers

The Bund

4.5/5(102 reviews)

Join the fashionable crowds as they wander along this world-famous riverside boulevard, where the opulent buildings tell of Shanghai’s international trading history.

The Bund
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes modern architecture, a river or creek and a city

Oriental Pearl Tower

4.5/5(43 reviews)

This iconic Shanghai landmark is home to a wealth of entertainment for the whole family, with shopping, fine dining and breathtaking panoramic views.

Oriental Pearl Tower
Nanjing Road Shopping District which includes central business district, signage and a city

Nanjing Road Shopping District

4/5(92 reviews)

Experience the bustling energy of Shanghai’s most famous commercial street, with a pedestrian mall surrounded by traditional and luxury shopping opportunities.

Nanjing Road Shopping District
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this centuries-old garden, showcasing the exquisite design for which the Ming Dynasty was famed.

Yu Garden
People\'s Square which includes flowers and a park

People's Square

4.5/5(68 reviews)

To see the modern heart of Shanghai, visit this square, a vast green space surrounded by museums and a grand theater.

People's Square
Xintiandi featuring a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre

4/5(53 reviews)

Explore this beautifully-preserved historic district that offers all the entertainment options you could wish for in a modern city.

Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre

Activities

Best of Shanghai Day Tour including Jade Buddha Temple and The Bund

Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

NZ$131
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden
Yu Garden in Shanghai

Best of Shanghai Day Tour

NZ$131
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Best of Shanghai Day Tour
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

NZ$24
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions
Great Wall at Badaling

Beijing One Day Tour by Air with Great Wall & Forbidden City

NZ$1,829
Per adult
Beijing One Day Tour by Air with Great Wall & Forbidden City
Pan fried dumplings

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

NZ$131
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Aerial view of the Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour

NZ$281
Per adult
Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Shanghai Hotel Deals

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is NZ$323 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (942 reviews)
"good customer servies"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai
The price is NZ$246 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (757 reviews)
"Love staying at this hotel! Enjoy walking along the river in the morning in the park nearby and enjoying the famous night light views! The hotel is excellent and I feel very safe!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is NZ$164 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I like everything."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$199 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Great staff makes great hotel.
"Theresa Jin was very helpful on getting most out of our stay."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is NZ$302 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$302
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and West Nanjing Road are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Dealing with Natalie and Vicky in the lounge on 44 has always been a great experience! These two ladies have been working here for many years and always greet me with a smile! Check-in and check out is simple! Look forward to coming back soon!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Conrad Shanghai
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
5 out of 5
88 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$212 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very Accessible to metro stations, shopping mall n food. Room is spacious and clean. Hotel staff are helpful. Quite a good range of breakfast at the hotel. Most importantly is it is just a few minutes away from Nanjing Road and is conveniently located to tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

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.

Huangpu
Lujiazui

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.

Lujiazui
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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.

The North Bund
French Concession which includes a city and street scenes

Huaihai Road Commercial Area

Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Huai Hai Road Shopping District or Tianzifang while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at South Shaanxi Road Station or Dapuqiao Road Station to get around town.

Huaihai Road Commercial Area
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Hongkou District

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Qipu Lu Clothing Market 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.

Hongkou District
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Yangpu District

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Get to know Yangpu District and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Gongqing Forest Park and Huangpu River, and you can jump on the metro at Pingliang Road Station or Jiangpu Park Station to get around the city.

Yangpu District

Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

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