Life of Travel
Futuristic skyline, Art Deco heritage, world-class dining, and endless energy
Shanghai is China at its most dynamic, a city where 1920s Art Deco glamourmeets 21st-century innovation. Walk The Bund's colonial architecture while gazing at Pudong's space-age towers. Explore the French Concession'stree-lined lanes, shop on Nanjing Road, and eat everything from street dumplings to Michelin-starred cuisine. Shanghai never sleeps.
The Bund
Yu Garden
French Concession
Xiaolongbao
October to November
Best time. Clear skies, comfortable temperatures, beautiful fall colors in French Concession.
April to May
Pleasant weather, flowers blooming. Occasional rain. Avoid Labor Day holiday week.
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Iconic waterfront with colonial and futuristic architecture
Best for: Skyline Views • History • Observation Decks • Photography
Charming tree-lined streets with boutiques and cafes
Best for: Cafes • Shopping • Walking • Family Strolls
Traditional Shanghai with gardens, temples, and bazaars
Best for: Yu Garden • Xiaolongbao • Traditional • Shopping
Modern district with ancient temple and luxury shopping
Best for: Jing'an Temple • High End Shopping • Modern Shanghai
Shanghai Tower
Nanjing Road
Acrobat Show
Xiaolongbao: Delicate soup dumplings. Bite, sip the soup, then eat. Don't burn yourself!
Hairy Crab: Autumn specialty (Sep to Nov). Sweet meat, rich roe. Worth the effort.
Red Braised Pork: Hong Shao Rou. Sweet, sticky, melt in mouth. Shanghai comfort food
Family Entertainment: ERA acrobat show is incredible for all ages, combining technology with Chinese tradition
Coffee Culture: Shanghai rivals Melbourne for specialty coffee. Try % Arabica or Manner
3 to 4 days covers the highlights. Add more for day trips to Suzhou, Hangzhou, or Zhujiajiao water town.
Metro is excellent and cheap. Didi (Chinese Uber) for taxis. Walking best in French Concession. Maglev from airport is fun but metro is more practical.
Excellent for families. Children love the futuristic skyline views, Disney Resort is nearby, and the acrobat shows are perfect for all ages. Many quality hotels offer family rooms and connecting suites. The city is clean, safe, and efficient with great public transport.
Better than most Chinese cities but still limited. Hotels, major attractions, and upscale restaurants usually have English speakers. Translation apps essential elsewhere.
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