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Explore the Exciting City of Shanghai, China: An Unforgettable

About Shanghai, China

Shanghai is a vibrant city and one of China's most popular travel destinations. Visitors can explore the city's modern architecture, indulge in traditional Chinese cuisine, and experience its bustling nightlife. With plenty of historical landmarks and world-class museums, there's always something to see and do in Shanghai.

If you're looking for a vibrant and bustling travel destination, Shanghai, China is definitely worth considering. With its towering skyscrapers, delicious cuisine, and rich cultural heritage, Shanghai has something to offer for everyone.

One of the top attractions in Shanghai is the Bund, a famous waterfront area that offers stunning views of the city skyline. Take a stroll along the river, or hop aboard a river cruise to get a truly unforgettable view of Shanghai's skyline.

If you're interested in history and culture, there are plenty of museums and historic sites to explore in Shanghai. The Shanghai Museum is a must-visit, with its extensive collection of Chinese art and artifacts. The Yuyuan Garden is another popular attraction, featuring traditional Chinese architecture and beautiful gardens.

For foodies, Shanghai is a paradise. The city is famous for its delicious street food, such as xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and shengjianbao (pan-fried buns). Don't miss the opportunity to try some of the local specialties!

In addition to its many attractions, Shanghai is also a great place for shopping. The city is home to countless malls and shopping centers, as well as street markets where you can find everything from souvenirs to designer clothing.

Overall, Shanghai is an amazing travel destination that is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. Whether you're interested in history, culture, food, or shopping, there's something for everyone in this vibrant city. So why not book your trip today and experience the magic of Shanghai for yourself?

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Popular Stays in Shanghai, China

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Rendezvous Merry

Merry Hotel Shanghai offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. For those who prefer savoring meals within their personal space, Merry Hotel Shanghai offers the convenience of doorstep grocery delivery, allowing you to prepare and enjoy food in your room. Merry Hotel Shanghai provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. For individuals who don't want to skip their exercise routine, visiting the hotel fitness center ensures you maintain your vitality and wellness.
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Holiday Inn Pudong

Enjoy innovative design and sweeping Shanghai views at the soaring Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong centrally located in Pudong Business District. The hotel is 38 kilometers from Pudong International Airport and 5 kilometers from the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center, near Metro Line 2/4/6/9 to speed you around the city. The hotel offers 352 contemporary guest rooms with high-speed Internet. Make use of our seven high-tech meeting rooms including one ballroom, and six breakout rooms. Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong is not only a place that mixes fashion and elegance, but also a resort for you to enjoy and unwind during your leisure time or business trip.
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Holiday Inn Vista

A stay at Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai, an IHG Hotel places you in the heart of Shanghai, a 4-minute drive from Jing'an Temple and 6 minutes from People's Square. This upscale hotel is 3. 8 mi (6. 1 km) from Nanjing Road Shopping District and 4. 1 mi (6. 7 km) from Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre. Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Make yourself at home in one of the 290 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Enjoy Chinese cuisine at Wen Xuan Chinese Restaura, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service.
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Grand Hyatt Shanghai

The hotel is located in the centre of Pudong and the Lujiazi business district. Home to several restaurants and bars, this stunning hotel stands at the pinnacle of Lujiazui hotel accommodation. The hotel welcomes guests into a foyer with 24-hour reception. Facilities include hotel safe, currency exchange, lift access, shops, hairdressing salon, 11 conference rooms, Internet access, playground and car park (parking fees apply). For dining and drinks, guests can enjoy the hotel's own café, 3 bars and 6 restaurants. For an additional fee, room and laundry services are available.
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Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao

Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao is close to National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), Shanghai Mart and Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Centre of international Sourcing. Located in the centre of Hongqiao business area, the hotel is surrounded by shopping malls and commercial complexes. It's just 15 minutes' drive from Hongqiao Airport, Hongqiao railway station, 45 minutes from Pudong International Airport, and near metro network. The hotel is ideal for business, leisure or long stays.
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Novotel Shanghai Atlantis

Novotel Shanghai Atlantis is a 4 star business hotel in Pudong Lujiazui, the financial centre of Shanghai. Featuring 303 rooms and conference facilities, the hotel has 4 restaurants and 2 bars, an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Close to Shanghai Exhibition Centre and Shanghai Science & Technology Museum, this hotel is a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers.
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Inter Continental Shanghai Pudong Hotel

With a stay at InterContinental Shanghai Pudong Hotel, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Shanghai, within a 5-minute drive of The Bund and Shanghai Tower. This luxury hotel is 15. 2 mi (24. 4 km) from Shanghai Disneyland© and 2. 5 mi (4 km) from Yu Garden. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Make yourself at home in one of the 418 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Grab a bite at Level 1, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in.
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Equatorial Shanghai

Stop at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai to discover the wonders of Shanghai. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. All the necessary facilities, including 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, convenience store, daily housekeeping, are at hand. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer television LCD/plasma screen, carpeting, mirror, slippers, towels to ensure a restful night. Take a break from a long day and make use of fitness center, indoor pool, tennis courts. Discover all Shanghai has to offer by making Hotel Equatorial Shanghai your base.

Things to do in Shanghai, China

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Shanghai day tour customized:Bund,YuGarden,Shanghai Tower,HuangpuRiver,Nanjinglu
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Shanghai day tour customized:Bund,YuGarden,Shanghai Tower,HuangpuRiver,Nanjinglu

This is your customized trip in Shanghai city center. The tour guide will provide many choice to you ,or you can tell us your intrests .The travel time is 8 hours,if overtime, it's 200yuan per hour.
Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour
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Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour

A metropolitan city, such as Shanghai, is often defined by it's collection of unique museums. Choose 3 sites from this array of museums or just talk with your expert guide to learn if others match your interests even more! This private tour is guaranteed to give you a unique perspective of Shanghai you won't find anywhere else. You'll go back in time through communist propaganda, be inspired by amazing art exhibits, learn about traditional medicine and possibly even peruse China's history of the automobile - all customized based on your interests. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and your guide will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location for an easy, enjoyable day. Please note: if your desire museum is Shanghai Auto Museum, please inform us when you book the tour due to the reservation ahead and this museum is out of city area, therefore, you are not able to visit 3 sites in total. Please feel free to discuss other interested spots with your personal guide.
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5- Hour Flexible Private Shanghai Highlights City Tour

Flexible customized private half day Shanghai private tour ( Total 5 hours) , hotel pick up and drop off, private professional guide and experienced driver all included, you can follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your situation and interests . Pick up time flexible based on your situation.
Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Shanghai's Jewish Ghetto
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Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Shanghai's Jewish Ghetto

Delve deep into the heart of Shanghai’s Jewish history on this private 2-hour tour of Shanghai’s Jewish Ghetto in the Hongkou District. On your guided walking tour, visit Huoshan Park, the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue) and the site of the former Joint Distribution Committee. Then, visit a local neighborhood to get a glimpse into daily life in this historical area. Your guide’s knowledge and passion of the area’s history will ensure an enlightening experience that you won’t get by simply walking around Shanghai on your own. This is a private tour just for you and your party.
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4-Hour Shanghai Highlight Tour: Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple

Fully immerse yourself in the history of Shanghai, and maximize your time on a private Half-day tour. Discover the symbolic site of Shanghai. Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple. Stroll through the Town God Market. Upgrade to a comprehensive package with entrance fees, premier taxi fare and Hotel Pick up and drop off are all inclusive 1: Half Day private tour of Old Shanghai 2: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
3-hour Private Jewish Refugees Culture tour in Shanghai
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3-hour Private Jewish Refugees Culture tour in Shanghai

Explore Shanghai’s Jewish history on this enriching half-day outing. After convenient hotel pickup, Hear about Jewish immigration to Shanghai and visit important sites around the Hongkou district,where thousands of Jewish refugees lived during World War II. Stop at the memorial plaque in Huoshan Parkand the Jewish Refugees Museum— formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the people whose lives intersected in Shanghai.
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Flexible Xian Terracotta Warriors Day Tour from Shanghai

Xian is a city that owns not only historical relics, ancient memory but also naturally beautiful scenery. As one of four capital cities in Chinese history, Xian has got irreplaceable status in the national tourism. This tour is designed for those who has not plentiful time but holding a wish of traveling to Xian. Besides, this tour enables people the way to spend their Xian day trip, and meantime visitors have the authority to choose their preferred attractions to go.
All-Inclusive Private Day Tour to Suzhou by Bullet Train
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All-Inclusive Private Day Tour to Suzhou by Bullet Train

What better way to explore one of the most historical town near Shanghai—still mostly survived China's modernization drive—than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of the 2500-year-old quaint town. I am a local Shanghainese—born, and lived here all my life.We will be going to Suzhou by bullet Train(at the speed of 180 miles/hour!) -Known as "Venice of The East ", 60 miles from downtown Shanghai, Suzhou has managed to maintain most of its old buildings and population. Besides exploring the a beautiful 600-year-old Ancient Chinese Garden , we will also visit Suzhou Silk Museum, known as the origin of Chinese silk, silk has been woven in Suzhou since about 3000years ago! after refueling with a typical Suzhou lunch, we will take a Suzhou style Gondola trip down the charming canals. Finally, we will sip some tea from local tea farms while enjoying a beautiful tea ceremony , so you can immerse deeper into local life.

Why People Love Shanghai, China

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Oct 2019
Shanghai day tour customized:Bund,YuGarden,Shanghai Tower,HuangpuRiver,Nanjinglu
Shanghai day tour customized:Bund,YuGarden,Shanghai Tower,HuangpuRiver,Nanjinglu
Shanghai day tour customized:Bund,YuGarden,Shanghai Tower,HuangpuRiver,Nanjinglu
Shanghai day tour customized:Bund,YuGarden,Shanghai Tower,HuangpuRiver,Nanjinglu
That was our first trip to Shanghai and I must say we all had an enjoyable day trip at the zhujiajiao and Huangpu river cruise. Our guide Nini was very helpful and always smiling. She conversed well in both English and Chinese. Our 2 young kids love talking to her. We highly recommend her as yo...
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Jul 2024
Shanghai Private Tour Featuring Must-see Museums plus Xintiandi
Shanghai Private Tour Featuring Must-see Museums plus Xintiandi
Shanghai Private Tour Featuring Must-see Museums plus Xintiandi
Shanghai Private Tour Featuring Must-see Museums plus Xintiandi
This tour never happened. I paid for it 2 days in advance, it was confirmed, and then the guide never showed up. When we called the tour operator, they said we had signed up for a completely different tour at a different hour. We got a full refund from viator, but this experience made it so th...
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Nancy J
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Jun 2017
Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert
Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert
Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert
Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

Superb, knowledgable, highly recommend this window into a story not often heard about Shanghai's history.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai

What are some must-see attractions in Shanghai?

There are so many amazing attractions in Shanghai! Some of the must-sees include the Bund, Yu Garden, the Shanghai Tower, and the Shanghai Museum. The Bund is a waterfront area along the Huangpu River that offers stunning views of the city skyline. Yu Garden is a classical Chinese garden with beautiful pavilions, rockeries, and ponds. The Shanghai Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world, with an observation deck on the 118th floor that offers breathtaking views. The Shanghai Museum is one of the best museums in China, with a collection of over 120,000 objects.

What are some fun activities to do in Shanghai?

Shanghai has plenty of fun activities to offer! You can take a Huangpu River cruise, go shopping on Nanjing Road, or explore the French Concession. The Huangpu River cruise will give you an amazing perspective of the city skyline and the riverfront. Nanjing Road is one of the busiest shopping streets in the world, with plenty of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options. The French Concession is a charming neighborhood with tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and trendy boutiques and cafes.

What are some unique things to do in Shanghai?

If you're looking for something a bit more off the beaten path, there are plenty of unique things to do in Shanghai! You can visit the Propaganda Poster Art Centre, which is a museum dedicated to Chinese propaganda art. You can also check out the Longhua Temple, which is one of the oldest and largest temples in Shanghai. If you're feeling adventurous, you can take a day trip to Zhujiajiao, which is a water town located just outside of Shanghai. It's a great place to explore ancient bridges, canals, and traditional Chinese architecture.

What are some family-friendly activities in Shanghai?

Shanghai is a great destination for families! Some of the best family-friendly activities include going to the Shanghai Disney Resort, visiting the Ocean Aquarium, or exploring the Shanghai Natural History Museum. The Shanghai Disney Resort is one of the most popular theme parks in China, with plenty of rides, shows, and attractions for all ages. The Ocean Aquarium is a great place to learn about marine life, with over 450 species on display. The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a fun and educational museum that's perfect for families with young children.

What are some great places to eat in Shanghai?

Shanghai is known for its amazing food scene, with plenty of delicious options to choose from! Some of the best places to eat include Din Tai Fung, Jia Jia Tang Bao, and Lost Heaven. Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese restaurant chain that's famous for its steamed soup dumplings. Jia Jia Tang Bao is a small restaurant that serves some of the best xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) in Shanghai. Lost Heaven is a Yunnanese restaurant that offers a unique blend of Chinese and Southeast Asian flavors.

What are some luxury hotels in Shanghai?

Shanghai has plenty of luxury hotels to choose from! Some of the most popular options include the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, and the Peninsula Shanghai. The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is a beautiful hotel located in a historic building on the Bund. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai is a sleek and modern hotel located in the heart of the city. The Peninsula Shanghai is a luxurious hotel that offers stunning views of the city skyline.

What are some budget-friendly accommodation options in Shanghai?

If you're traveling on a budget, there are plenty of affordable accommodation options in Shanghai! Some of the best budget hotels include the Mingtown Etour Youth Hostel, the Hanting Express Shanghai Jinshan City Beach, and the Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Terminal. The Mingtown Etour Youth Hostel is a clean and comfortable hostel located in the heart of the city. The Hanting Express Shanghai Jinshan City Beach is a budget hotel that's perfect for travelers who want to be close to the beach. The Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Terminal is a convenient hotel located near the airport.

What are some popular shopping destinations in Shanghai?

Shanghai is a great destination for shopping! Some of the most popular shopping destinations include Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, and Tianzifang. Nanjing Road is one of the busiest shopping streets in the world, with plenty of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options. Xintiandi is a trendy shopping and dining district that's known for its historic shikumen-style buildings. Tianzifang is a charming neighborhood with narrow alleyways, art galleries, and boutique shops selling unique gifts and souvenirs.

What is the best time of year to visit Shanghai?

The best time of year to visit Shanghai is in the spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November). During these seasons, the weather is mild and comfortable, with plenty of sunny days and cool evenings. The summer months (June to August) can be hot and humid, with occasional typhoons. The winter months (December to February) can be cold and damp, but still a great time to visit if you're interested in winter sports or cultural events.

How do I get around Shanghai?

Shanghai has a well-developed public transportation system that's easy to use and affordable. The metro is the most popular way to get around, with 14 lines that cover most of the city. Taxis are also readily available, and are a good option if you're traveling with a group or have a lot of luggage. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also rent a bike or take a ride on a traditional Chinese tricycle.