Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai

Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and café lifestyle
Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park featuring a skyscraper, a park and modern architecture
Shanghai Old Street
Nanjing Road Shopping District showing central business district, street scenes and a city
Downtown Shanghai

Popular places to visit

The Bund featuring flowers and a city

The Bund

4.5/5(96 reviews)

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

The Bund
Nanjing Road Shopping District showing central business district, street scenes and a city

Nanjing Road Shopping District

4/5(89 reviews)

Experience the bustling energy of Shanghai’s most famous commercial street, with a pedestrian mall surrounded by traditional and luxury shopping opportunities.

Nanjing Road Shopping District
People\'s Square featuring flowers and a garden

People's Square

4/5(60 reviews)

To see the modern heart of Shanghai, visit this square, a vast green space surrounded by museums and a grand theater.

People's Square
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes skyline, city views and modern architecture

Oriental Pearl Tower

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Combining artistic expression with technological innovation, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a towering example of Shanghai’s recent resurgence.

Oriental Pearl Tower
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Created as a place of sanctuary over 400 years ago, Yu Yuan Gardens still provide a soothing retreat from the bustling streets of the Old Town.

Yu Garden
Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and café lifestyle

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre

4.5/5(44 reviews)

Shanghai’s colonial past is displayed in the distinctive Shikumen architecture of Xintiandi, fusing influences from both East and West.

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre

Things to do

Mutianyu Great Wall Small Group Tour with lunch and admissions.

MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.

S$84
per adult
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Best of Shanghai Day Tour including Jade Buddha Temple and The Bund

Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

S$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

S$102
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

S$16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions
Cruise Ticket with dinner of Huangpu River Dragon Cruise

Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

S$87
per adult
Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner
Aerial view of the Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour

S$217
per adult
Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$212 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$212
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location. A short walk down Nanjing Road to the Bund. Lots to see in the area and nothing is really far away by taxi/Didi. The food choices for breakfast and dinner were extensive. Great gym, steam room, and pool. The staff were really helpful. If you don’t speak Mandarin ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Conrad Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$249 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$249
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Ok but not so ok
"I always stay at this hotel whenever I’m in Shanghai because of its location. It’s close to everywhere that I want to go. Great staff, great service. I would have given full score if not for the fact that this hotel is starting to look old and hygiene is not perfect - the bathroom had mildew and ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
4.5 out of 5
700 Jiujiang Road/719 Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$141 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$141
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
"Very busy area. Nice hotel and it advertises multiple bar areas but I was told there is only one bar on the first floor and that was it."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai
The price is S$196 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$196
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (924 reviews)
"Decent hotel, beautiful Asian luxury style"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road, Pudong, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$280 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$280
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (515 reviews)
"Look, I know this is a five star hotel, so you would expect good service… but these guys are absolutely excellent. We arrived on an early flight at 8.30am but they upgraded us so we could check in early for a nap… but only after we had breakfast (breakfast in the morning of arrival is a new one on ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2025

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is S$130 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$130
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Place is near to shopping street with plenty of food options."

Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2025

Central Hotel Shanghai
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Old Chinese City, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
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Xintiandi

While Xintiandi isn't home to many top sights, The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Xintiandi
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The North Bund

While you're in The North Bund, take in top sights like Shanghai International Cruise Ship Terminal or Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tilanqiao Station or International Cruise Terminal Station.

The North Bund
French Concession which includes a city and street scenes

Huaihai Road Commercial Area

5/5(1 area review)

Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Fuxing Park or Huai Hai Road Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at South Shaanxi Road Station or Dapuqiao Road Station to get around town.

Huaihai Road Commercial Area
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Hongkou District

4/5(6 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Hongkou Football Stadium and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Hongkou District. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Linping Road Station or Dalian Road Station.

Hongkou District

Downtown Shanghai