Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai

Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and café lifestyle
Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park featuring a skyscraper, a park and modern architecture
Shanghai Old Street
Nanjing Road Shopping District showing central business district, street scenes and a city
Downtown Shanghai

Popular places to visit

The Bund featuring flowers and a city

The Bund

4.5/5(96 reviews)

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

The Bund
Nanjing Road Shopping District showing central business district, street scenes and a city

Nanjing Road Shopping District

4/5(89 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
People\'s Square featuring flowers and a garden

People's Square

4/5(60 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
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes skyline, city views and modern architecture

Oriental Pearl Tower

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Combining artistic expression with technological innovation, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a towering example of Shanghai’s recent resurgence.

Oriental Pearl Tower
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Created as a place of sanctuary over 400 years ago, Yu Yuan Gardens still provide a soothing retreat from the bustling streets of the Old Town.

Yu Garden
Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and café lifestyle

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre

4.5/5(44 reviews)

Shanghai’s colonial past is displayed in the distinctive Shikumen architecture of Xintiandi, fusing influences from both East and West.

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre

Things to do

Mutianyu Great Wall Small Group Tour with lunch and admissions.

MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.

S$83
per adult
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

S$101
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Cruise Ticket with dinner of Huangpu River Dragon Cruise

Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

S$87
per adult
Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

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

S$16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions
Aerial view of the Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour

S$216
per adult
Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour
Shanghai City Walking Tour

Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

S$6
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
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Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$229 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$229
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Bad layout of WC/Bathroom
"Location is good. Steps away from Nanjing Road shopping street. However, the lobby is forever congested. It usually took us quite a bit of time for the DiDi to get in and out of the lobby area due to the congestion. Another down side is the layout of the room. The sink, WC and bathroom are all seperated. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Conrad Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$125 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$125
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Place is near to shopping street with plenty of food options."

Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2025

Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$145 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
S$145
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing property, inceadibly large and well appointed rooms."

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$302 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$302
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Check in and out process was fast. Hotel location is very good as it is in between the places we wanted to visit and very convenient to take taxi as well as close proximity to metro and malls. The rooms are big and comfortable for 2. Service is excellent including delivery of parcels to the room. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$209 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
S$209
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good but The hotel’s customer and guests are very low-class and spit at the elevator door"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road, Pudong, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$281 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$281
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (525 reviews)
"Excellent staff service & spacious room"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 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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Xintiandi

While Xintiandi isn't home to many top sights, The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Xintiandi
French Concession which includes a city and street scenes

Huaihai Road Commercial Area

5/5(1 area review)

Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Fuxing Park or Huai Hai Road Shopping District 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(6 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum 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(1 area review)

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

Yangpu District

Downtown Shanghai