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
What to do and see in Shanghai Region, Shanghai Region: The Best Historic Walking Areas
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. Shanghai Science Hall (Fa Guo Xue Tang)
2. The Bund (Wai Tan)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,488 reviews
This is a designated section of Shanghai’s port along the Huang Pu River lined with beautiful neo-classical buildings and a waterfront promenade that is packed with tourists, locals and street sellers.
Reviewed By gollyg2017 - Shanghai, China
This is where the vast spread of this huge city really connects-the true centre of Shanghai.A great view of both sides of the river- the 19th and early 20th century ornamental British and European buildings on one side, and the futuristic boldly designed skyscrapers on the other. No scammers or pickpockets to worry about here,as it's heavily guarded.Nice for a brisk walk during the day, but amazing to stroll and gaze in wonder at night with all the lighting! Keep walking and you'll find the ferry.Its a 10 minute ride to the other side, and only about 2 or 3 rmb per person!Do your research, and find a fancy restaurant or bar looking across the river to relax and finish off the evening. You can't go wrong!
3. Former French Concession
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,964 reviews
A residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, the French Concession is popular with tourists and expats, and appreciated for its cafes, tree-lined avenues, and tudor houses.
Reviewed By Hugary1 - Sydney, Australia
Part of our walking tour with Penny which also took in The Old Town, Yu Gardens Markets, Confucius Temple, a house were Albert Einstein stated in the 1920's and the oldest and largest house which is to be renovated. Penny was a fantastic guide who picked us at the hotel and organised transport to a couple of the attractions. Her English was outstanding and her knowledge was vast and extensive. We really enjoyed her commentary and general conversation. At the end of the tour she helped us get a Metro card and put enough funds to keep us going for 3 days of city travel. That gave us great freedom to explore the city and points further out and for that we are very grateful. She went above and beyond. The walk showed us areas that will be demolished soon. Houses left and bricked up. People on the day we walked were being served with their date to leave. Then onto the last of the areas still fully populated with its quaint shops and wonderful market place. These are sites that are disappearing and we felt that we were seeing a passing of a way of life in this city. The Temple was a place of calm and quite in a busy city and penny gave us the history behind it in a clearly articulated way. I suggest you get to see this before it all disappears.
4. Columbia Circle
5. Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By TumiRD - Penang Island, Malaysia
In looking for a Tea House, we encounter this gem where we had a true Tea House experience. They had 2 ladies playing folkloric instruments and singing. It was our first stop in Shanghai, and amazing welcome to China with this scene. We selected our teas, and when the waiter came she brought the tea plus some typical snacks such as boiled quail eggs, and some sweets. We had a great time trying all those new things. And the table we were add had a view of the Yu garden. It's totally worth stopping by this historical place
6. Fanguonong Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Century Boulevard
8. Zhongshan Road
9. Tian Zi Fang
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4.0 based on 3,005 reviews
Reviewed By LoveTravelling1116 - Singapore, Singapore
Tian Zi Fang is the quintessential tourist heaven for souvenir-hunting shopaholic. Its intertwined narrow pathways are filled with numerous adorable shops, with each specializing in diverse variety of products. Though this attraction is not as vast in space as Yuyuan, the quality of souvenirs is not any inferior. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to purchase magnets of unique design, distinctive from Yuyuan’s one. I happened to chance upon a Taiwanese food store named Super Fries selling long fried potatoes fries with different toppings. As a French Fries lover, I quickly bought one packet to try, only to realise that this was the worst French Fries I had ever tasted in my whole life. I forced myself to finish the entire packet. It neither has the potato flavour nor did it taste crispy, but it was just extremely bland. Do note that there is limited food selling within this attraction site. For vegetarians visiting Tian Zi Fang, there is a nearby vegetarian restaurant named Super Vegan restaurant selling authentic Chinese cuisine. This restaurant is located at a shopping mall next to Dapuqiao station, which is the nearest train station to Tian Zi Fang. If you are here for shopping, do visit its nearby Buddha-glass-sculpture museum called Liuli China Museum, for some awe-inspiring aesthetics immersion, to perfect your trip for the day.
10. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,834 reviews
Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town also known as the "pearl stream." Best known for its bridges, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties, the various spans are built of wood, marble and stone.
Reviewed By Chinagirlz5 - Shanghai, China
Such a lovely and peaceful venue. It’s very close to Shanghai and it offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city. We chose to take the metro and it was the best decision! No traffic jam and a brand new metro line (#17) that took us all the way there. The town is well taken care of , lovely and quaint. Perfect for a stroll, a cup of coffee and some light lunch. The people were extremely kind and we all had a wonderful day ! Make sure to visit the temple and although it might seem a bit pricey , the boat ride was a welcome addition to our day! We were lucky to go on a beautiful autumn day with a stunning light to better appreciate this historical town.
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