Top Things to do in Shanghai Region
Top Hotels in Shanghai Region
- 1. Fairmont Peace Hotel
- 2. Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Excellence
- 3. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
- 4. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
- 5. Wanda Reign on the Bund
- 6. Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
- 7. Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai
- 8. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
- 9. The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi
- 10. InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, an IHG Hotel
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Shanghai Region, Shanghai Region
Shanghai is the cool, confident face of modern China, and its energy is infectious. Go to the Bund to watch ships on the river and marvel at the huge variety of architectural styles on display, or watch the crowds go by in People’s Square. Shoppers should make a beeline for the Fabric Market, where you can have a suit or dress tailor-made for you at bargain prices. At night, explore all manner of fashionable restaurants, bars and nightclubs, or just stroll through the city enjoying the spectacular neon lights.
Restaurants in Shanghai Region
1. Fuxing Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 566 reviews
Reviewed By kindfultraveller
enjoyed seeing the huge variety of groups who meet here. singing, dancing , exercise, calligraphy, majong and cards music. Everyone was so unself concious and enjoying themselves and happy for you to watch. It is an attractve shaded park which was lovely to be in during hot weather. We found it so much fun to watch all theses groups socialising and paracticing together and they were friendly to us and let us join in.
2. Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,566 reviews
A classical garden complete with period style buildings. The Garden was created by Pan Yunduan a Government Officer for his family finishing in 1577.
Reviewed By Emmi35
This 400-years-old garden built in Ming dynasty is an authentically old Chinese style garden with wooden bridges, old style houses, ponds with carps and turtles, mountain-like rock, carved dragons and greenery garden. A temple is nearby that one should visit too.
3. Huangpu River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,101 reviews
Reviewed By Thinktink16 - New York City, United States
The evening river cruise is one of the most gorgeous city lights tours I've ever been on. The buildings are all lit up, and many have video shows projected on them. We paid a bit extra on our boat to sit in the VIP area (50 RMB, $7) which included cordoned off places to sit and a beer or hot chocolate.
4. Guilin Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By joelb748
A lovely old-style Chinese garden removed from the crowds of tourists in central Shanghai. Beautiful rockery, water features, flowers, grasses, tea houses. But the osmanthus trees and the songbirds are the real attractions. "Guilin" means "Osmanthus wood." The park has several species and over a hundred trees. When they flower in October (warm, sunny in Shanghai) the fragrance is overwhelming. Go then, if you can. Entrance 4RMB. From 6:30-9:00 every morning, admission is free to senior citizens. On a sunny day, in the courtyard in front of the teahouse, for the price of a cup of tea, old men sit chatting with their cages of songbirds. The clamor of their warbling melodies in this outdoor aviary drowns out human chatter and traffic noise. Mixed with the fragrance of the osmanthus, it is unforgettable. Diagonally across from the line 12 subway station of Guilin Lu, Exit 4. Recommended for open-minded travelers curious about real Chinese life.
5. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 965 reviews
Delightfully spacious and well-lit aquarium filled with a great selection of Asian fish. The highlight is the impressive tunnels where you under the tanks and surrounded by fish.
Reviewed By chrisandun
I had left visiting the aquarium till the end of my visit to Shanghai, but I am glad I made the effort to go to it. The adult cost is 160 yuan which is about $24. There is a senior discount for 90 yuan if you show proof of age - I believe you gave to be 60. The aquarium is set on a number of floors and you move by escalator. The highlight of the visit is when you travel under the water through a clear tunnel allowing you to see a variety of sharks, manta rays and a variety of other sea creatures swimming overhead. This area has a moving walkway, so you are transported at a gentle pace. The water here is not river water but a mix of sea water and freshwater. There is something for everyone and, at the end of the tour there is a fast food restaurant if you feel the need for sustenance. A worthwhile visit!
6. Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By 972joec - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Big and large zoo with lots of animals (yes lots mean maybe > 20 tigers, > 10 ++ lions etc. Best part is the open area whereby visitors sit inside the bus that rides thru the open area wild animal zone, where animal run freely. Nice, well maintained, well sign board, clean and modern toilets...definitely recommended
7. Century Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By Ckyy - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This park is reachable by subway to Century Park station. The park was designed by a British landscaping firm and blend Chinese and Japanese styles in its layout. There is an entrance fee of RMB 10 which I feel is a very small price to pay for such huge park. There is a lake where boats are available for rental. The park is huge to walk but if you prefer a more relax method then there are pedal cars available for rental. Take time to explore the various sections of the park at your pace and there are kiosks located in many spots around the park where you can take a break or have some refreshment. There are many spots to take photos of the park and also the surrounding skyscrapers with Shanghai's 3 famous towers in the background.
8. Chongming Dongping Forest Park
9. Lu Xun Memorial and Gravesite
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 126 reviews
The famouos Chinese writer Lu Xun, is buried in Hongkou Park.
Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore
Lu Xun Park has been developed since I was last there. It is very beautifully laid out and is very popular with local people especially the elderly. It houses both the museum and the grave of the hero of Chinese literature. He inspired me to read his works years ago - if you chose to do so, there are lots of online commentaries available to enhance understanding. As for the gardens - so nice a place to stroll. There is the museum also. A great tribute.
10. Shanghai Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
We took the metro on line 3 and got off at Shilong Road station. Then it's another 5 min walk to the Botanical garden. The Shanghai Botanical Garden is hugh and is probably one of the largest botanical garden in China. There was a flower expo going on when we visited. Beautiful flowers in full bloom were everywhere. We spent at least half a day here. Advisable to bring a picnic basket, hat/umbrella and lots of water. Wear comfortable shoes. This is probably our favorite botanical garden in China.
