Shanghai Travel Guide

China's Financial Center

Top Attractions in Shanghai

Shanghai Travel Guide

If you want to see China’s most beautiful night views and the liveliest city scenes, you definitely can’t miss traveling to Shanghai.

Shanghai is China’s largest international economic center and a major financial hub. The city has a massive population of over 24 million, bringing together people from all over the world. 

When you travel to Shanghai, you definitely need to check out the Bund at night. The neon lights along the Huangpu River shine brightly, and the historic buildings are dazzling, making you feel like you’re in a dream paradise. The Oriental Pearl Tower, a symbol of Shanghai, offers a glass floor where visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the city. Besides that, there are traditional attractions worth visiting, like Yuyuan Garden, Jing’an Temple, and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. You can also explore modern sights like Lujiazui, Disneyland, and People’s Square, which draw lots of domestic and international tourists.

Shanghai is a food lover’s paradise, with a wide range of local snacks like pan-fried buns, Yangchun noodles, scallion pancakes, and crab roe soup dumplings. On top of the food, there are plenty of museumsbars, and shopping malls that provide a unique travel experience. The city has distinct seasons with plenty of rain and sunshine, making it great for travel all year round.

From a distance, you can see Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower and other skyscrapers.
The roads in Shanghai are wide, and there are lots of cars on them.
Shanghai's classical residential buildings stand alongside modern skyscrapers.
In autumn, the leaves on the trees lining the streets of Shanghai turn yellow.

Shanghai’s Cityscape and Street Views