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Discover Shanghai: Top Experiences for Your Visit

Want to see Shanghai from a fresh perspective? Explore the waterways of the Bund and beyond with our guide to the top things to do in and around Shanghai to experience during your stay.

24 Apr 2024 5 min to read

The Bund

It may be best known as Shanghai’s most famed thoroughfare, but this inner-city promenade isn’t just for pedestrians. Embark on a Huangpu River Cruise and appreciate both sides of The Bund’s trademark architecture at once, with authentic colonial buildings on one side and towering modern skyscrapers on the other.

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Zhouzhuang

Rather take a boat tour further afield? Make the 50-kilometre journey to Zhouzhuang, where Shanghai’s most popular water village awaits. The quintessential destination for travelers who only have time for one Shanghai day trip, this 'Venice of the East' boasts plenty of historic bridges and scenic canals – all easily explored from the comfort of a gondola.

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Hengfu Historical Area

Spend a day in Hengfu Historical and Cultural Area, a surviving relic of China’s past that has since transformed into one of Shanghai’s most prominent tourist attractions. This vibrant borough filled with tree-lined streets, European architecture, and manicured gardens, is home to museums, shops, restaurants, and more, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Whether you want to discover hidden gems on a guided walking tour or shop for one-of-a-kind finds in local boutiques, The Hengfu Historical and Cultural Area truly has something for everyone.

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Yu Garden

The Yu Garden is an extensive Chinese garden tucked away in Huangpu District, next to the City God Temple in the center of Shanghai's Old City. Offering visitors a diverse range of natural and cultural experiences it abuts the Yuyuan Tourist Mart, the Huxinting Teahouse and the Yu Garden Bazaar. The garden is a virtual maze of gardens, pavilions, bridges, dragon walls, gardens and traditional buildings to enjoy.

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Nanjing Road

With a length of around 6 kilometers, Nanjing Road, Shanghai's primary shopping district, is among the busiest and longest shopping streets in the world. This busy road, which draws over one million visitors every day, runs from the Bund to People's Square and then on to Jing'an Temple. Nevertheless, cars are only permitted on this route as far as People's Square. Shopping enthusiasts will find the pedestrian area, which is packed with eateries and shopping centers, to be very lively and vibrant. It's a must-see for anyone visiting Shanghai!

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Oriental Pearl Tower

While visiting The Bund, be sure to catch a glimpse of the Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower. It stands as a distinct landmark, located at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong New Area, right by the Huangpu River and opposite The Bund. This iconic tower in Shanghai’s vibrant Pudong District offers various attractions, including a revolving restaurant, a shopping center, and even a roller coaster, ensuring an unforgettable experience for visitors.