Discover Shanghai's Best Highlights
Shanghai highlights include the historic Bund, stunning views from the Pearl of the Orient, vibrant shopping on Nanjing Road, cultural gems like Yu Garden and Tianzifang.
As a cosmopolitan city,Shanghai has many highlights of tourist attractions, covering history, culture, modern cityscape and natural scenery. Here are some of the best tourist attractions in Shanghai that you cannot miss:
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The Bund: The Bund is one of the iconic attractions of Shanghai, where you can not only see the magnificent scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River, but also enjoy the architectural complex of different styles of universal architecture, especially at night, when the lights are shining brightly and the beauty is breathtaking.
Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower: As one of the landmarks of Shanghai, The Oriental Pearl Tower is not only a radio and TV tower, but also a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, dining, shopping and entertainment. Climbing to the top of the tower, you can overlook the entire cityscape of Shanghai.
Yu Garden: Yu Garden is a classical garden with the style of the Ming Dynasty, with pavilions, rockeries and ponds delicately laid out, it is a good place to experience the traditional garden culture of Shanghai. In addition, Yuyuan Mall is also a good place for shopping and tasting Shanghai snacks.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street: This is one of the most famous commercial streets in Shanghai, with a long history, many stores and a wide range of goods, it is a good place for shopping and experiencing the urban flavor of Shanghai.
Tianzifang: Tianzifang is an old lane full of artistic atmosphere, where many artists, designers and creative stores are gathered, and is a good place to experience Shanghai's unique cultural atmosphere.
It is also worth visiting Shanghai Xintiandi, Jing'an Temple, Shanghai World Financial Center, Madame Tussauds Shanghai and Shanghai Nature Museum. Each of these attractions has its own unique characteristics, showcasing the diverse charms of the city of Shanghai. If you are interested in these attractions, please contact us for more information.
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Daniel Dorothea
Canada
Reviewed on April 29,2025
Shopping on Nanjing Road in Shanghai was just amazing! It's truly the "First Commercial Street of China", where tradition and modernity blend perfectly. You can find awesome souvenirs and experience the trendy vibes in cool stores. The neon lights at night are just spectacular, shining bright like Times Square in New York. The food here is incredible too. I had a feast for my taste buds. Shanghai, I'll definitely be back!
Destination(s):
Shanghai
Date of
Experience:
May 08,2024
Elvis Eva
Canada
Reviewed on June 20,2025
As a solo traveler from Canada, I was nervous about navigating China alone—but this 11-day tour was PERFECT! From hiking the Great Wall at sunrise (Day 3) to gasping at the Terracotta Army (Day 5), every day delivered ‘pinch-me’ moments. The real showstopper? Zhangjiajie’s Avatar Mountains (Day 7)! Our guide made the stone pillars come alive with stories.
Massive thanks for handling all logistics—bullet train tickets, entry passes, car! And the 4-star hotels surprised me.
Destination(s):
Beijing Xian Zhangjiajie Shanghai
Date of
Experience:
June 02,2025
Simon
America
Reviewed on May 29,2025
Our 2-day Zhangjiajie tour was beyond spectacular! As someone who’s visited Beijing and Shanghai for work, this trip revealed China’s wild, magical heart. Day 1 in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park felt like stepping onto Pandora—I’m a huge Avatar fan, and Yuanjiajie’s floating peaks left me breathless. The misty pillars and lush valleys like pure movie magic!
Then came Fenghuang Ancient Town, we eat dinner beside the thundering waterfall. It seems Unreal! The night views of stilt houses glowing over the river were straight from a fairy tale.
For fellow Avatar lovers and adventure seekers: Don’t miss this bucket-list experience! 10/10 would return.
A Well-Traveled Film Buff, May 2025
Destination(s):
Zhangjiajie
Date of
Experience:
May 08,2025
