Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) Transfers

Shanghai’s best-known attraction is impressive any time of the day, but it’s at its most glam in the evening when floodlighting illuminates the colonial piles and the neon across the river, where Pudo...

Shanghai Disneyland is the 6th Disneyland in the world. It opened in 2016 and covers 91 hectors of land. In line with the company's promise, this Disneyland is "authentically Disney and distinctly Chi...

This is where the new and old Shanghai meet. In the traditional stone-paved alley lies, perhaps, the artsiest neighbourhood in Shanghai. Modern restaurants and cafés line the street. Take a walk on a ...

The main shopping street of Shanghai embodies the eclectic nature of the city. Being one of the busiest streets in the world, it features outlets of both well known traditional Chinese and global bran...

Yu Garden embodies the quintessence of classical ancient Chinese gardens south of the Yangtze River – a creation of maximum out of minimum. While it takes a familiar person only five minutes to walk f...

If you fly into Shanghai’s international airport in Pudong, be sure to take the Maglev into town rather than a taxi or regular metro. The Maglev is China’s futuristic magnetic levitation train and the...

It’s the view you’re going for: on a clear day, Jin Mao Tower offers incredible 360-degree panoramas across the city. It’s 88 storeys high and it’s located at number 88 - have you guessed that eight i...

If you are looking for a great evening activity, then this might be something for you; in fact, this is one of the most popular forms of evening entertainment in the city. Here you can experience stun...

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is the largest sea aquarium in Asia, divided into nine different thematic zones including China, South America, Australia, Africa, Polar, Deep Ocean, and more. This is a place ...

This Buddhist temple was founded in 1882, with two jade Buddha statues imported from Burma (1.95 metres tall, 3 tonnes) by the Monk Huigen during the Qing Dynasty. Today there is plenty to see on prem...

People's Square is a Shanghai landmark. In its vicinity lie People's Park, Shanghai Museum, Municipal Building, Shanghai Grand Theatre and other important buildings. It is not only the political, econ...

This interactive museum turns scientific theories into an exciting, interactive experience for guests of all ages. Learn about the structure of the Earth surface by travelling hundreds of meters down ...

Xintiandi literally means “new heaven and earth”. It’s a new landmark of Shanghai developed in the late 1990s. In order to improve the living conditions of local people, the majority of old-style Shik...

For sweeping views over Shanghai, visit this 492-metre skyscraper. Also known as SWFC, this second tallest building in Shanghai features an indoor observatory from the 94th to 100th floors. Walk acros...

Run down there quick, before the lights are extinguished: there’s the talk of turning the Bund Tourist Tunnel into a tediously ordinary commuter line. In the meantime, it’s the most entertaining way t...

As one of the tallest towers in Asia, Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the distinct landmark of Shanghai. Located opposite The Bund, it is one of the hottest city attractions, as well as an entertainment ve...

Shanghai Museum provides a glimpse into the past. The museum focus on ancient Chinese art such as Bronze and Ceramic objects, calligraphies and paintings. Outstanding displays of 120,000 pieces fill t...

With its menu featuring scrumptious dumplings, pork belly and roast meat, this place serves some of the best Shanghainese and Cantonese cuisine. This (originally Singaporean) chain restaurant offers a...

Created by Australian restaurateur Michelle Garnaut, M on the Bund serves high-end Asian and Western food in classy surroundings. With its terrace overlooking the Bund, it has one of the best location...

This excellent restaurant is located on the top floor of Hotel Indigo, and, thanks to being perched so high, offers great views and an even better menu selection. Their speciality is meat, but if a ju...

If you are craving Spanish, head over to this authentic Spanish restaurant housed in a 1928 colonial house. The restaurant specialises in modern tapas and prepares all dishes using the best products a...

When you walk into Franck, you will immediately notice the private ambience of this French bistro. The attentive staff serve delicious French food, with dishes like foie gras, le poulet rôti" (roast c...

This is a famous chain of restaurants scattered throughout the city. The restaurant specialises in wontons and shumai (a type of dumpling), and is an ideal choice for some quintessentially local food....

Paradise Dynasty is an innovative Zhejiang cuisine restaurant. They serve high-quality dishes which always have a delightful twist. The most famous dish is undoubtedly the 8 colour Xiao Long Bao which...

This is another eatery for some Shanghainese dim sum. The restaurant is decorated in a Chinese zen style and serves sophisticated dishes such as sweet and savoury soy milk, different kinds of steamed ...

Founded by chef Paul Pairet, Ultraviolet serves what is described as "Psycho-Tasting". Guests are welcomed into a room with a 10-seater table, where audio and visual equipment accompany the 20-course ...

The Nanjing Xi Lu was where it all started, but Element Fresh now serves its stellar sandwiches, salads and smoothies in Wuxing Road, Huaihai Road, Xintiandi, People’s Square and Lujiazui. The menu ex...

Kommune is a great little courtyard café off the boutique shopping street of Tai Kang Road. It serves sandwiches, salads, lasagna, etc., and is popular among locals and expats alike. It is an excellen...

Antique Garden is an excellent find in the French Concession, only steps away from the green Fuxing Park. Relaxing jazz music often plays in the background, and they serve coffee, beer, wine and champ...

Abbey Road has a lovely bamboo garden which offers shade on a hot summer day. The chef is from Suisse and the restaurant has a western menu and the music is a mix between rock and blues. It is an idea...

Maya serves Mexican food with an Asian touch, using exclusively fresh ingredients and experimenting with bold flavours. The extensive brunch menu is what originally earned Maya its fame. The food is h...

For the perfect pan-seared Shanghai dumplings filled with a thick, flavorful broth that's molten off the pork filling (shrimp and squid varieties on offer as well), stop by one of the famous local Yan...

Coffee is taken seriously at Sumerian, a hip cafe and coffee shop in the heart of Shanghai. With carefully monitored origins of its beans (which come from Africa, Latin America and China itself), the ...

An excellent bakery/cafe with several locations across town, Baker & Spice is a welcoming joint that serves healthy, appetising cafe classics such as salads and sandwiches, along with a vast variety o...

This is the meeting point of the new Shanghai and old Shanghai. In the traditional stone-paved alley lies probably the artsiest neighbourhood in Shanghai. Modern restaurants and cafés line up along th...

The eponymous drinking hole of Cotton Ding has recently moved to a new home in a French Concession villa. The most intriguing element is its circular bed with the white voile drapes. But anyone not ne...

It bills itself a "bar for grown-ups" - its décor features hand-painted Chinese screens and an oval chrome bar - and, of course, the amazing view over the Bund and the river for which M is famous. The...

House of Blues and Jazz is a relaxed venue which often hosts international live acts. There is no cover charge, and the drink menu is extensive, although mixed drinks are best skipped in favour of bee...

A quintessential nightlife hot spot, Bar Rouge is the place to see and be seen. Dressed-to-the-nines glitterati flock to this sleek, glamorous bar-club hybrid set smack in the middle of it all in Shan...

Barbarossa holds three floors of Arabic opulence beside the lake in People’s Park. With its delicious cocktails and a serene atmosphere, it attracts a glamorous crowd and is one of the city's finest f...

M1NT is Shanghai's definition of lavish opulence - with indoor shark tanks, exuberant decor style, pricey drinks, first-class views over the night city from its 24th-floor location and the notoriously...

Boxing Cat Brewery is an award-winning small brewery with several locations across Shanghai. Here you can enjoy every type of beer from malt to ale and many different European favourites. They serve g...

This Art Deco dance hall was the place to be seen in 1930s Shanghai (Charlie Chaplin once danced here), and it has now reopened for the twenty-first-century crowd. The clientele is mostly older, and t...

The wine selection leans towards French but extends its scope to include international labels. The dimly-lit bar occupies two storeys that look nothing like the doctor's office, but a cure for (nearly...

Try Three on the Bund for seven floors of glamour, art, culture, cuisine and music, with the Shanghai Gallery of Art located on-site. Hours can easily be spent at this historic building offering up so...

The ground level of Tianshan Tea City really is a tea lover's paradise: the variety of teas on offer is seriously impressive, and most shop owners will conduct free-of-charge tastings to help you deci...

This is the meeting point of the new Shanghai and old Shanghai. In the traditional stone-paved alley lies probably the artsiest neighbourhood in Shanghai. Modern restaurants and cafés line up along th...

This is the only M&M's World in Asia and the 5th one to open its doors to the celebrated candy lovers. This world famous chocolate bean brand offers much more fun than only delicious chocolates. The s...

This is the most romantic road in Shanghai. Allegedly, if you walk down the 600- metre-long road holding the hand of your beloved one, you will be blessed and all but guaranteed to stay together. Each...

With international brands and more than 40 Chinese brands selling fashion-forward outfits, digital gadgets, and a dazzling sky screen, this spacious place is one of the best places to shop in the area...

This is the biggest Disney flagship shop in the world. There is a 6 metre tall Disney castle inside the shop, with a 3-minute mini show inside the castle every hour. The shop has Mickey Mouse, Disney ...

The main shopping street of Shanghai embodies the eclectic nature of the city. Being one of the busiest streets in the world, it features outlets of both well known traditional Chinese and global bran...

Xintiandi literally means “new heaven and earth”. It’s a new landmark of Shanghai developed in the late 1990s. In order to improve the living conditions of local people, the majority of old-style Shik...

Discover a bustling Shanghai market the way it was 100 years ago. A combination of sightseeing, shopping, entertainment and cultural exhibits turn the area into a tourist must-see. Here you can experi...