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Shanghai for foreigners
The Bund, French Concession, and the city that never stops reinventing itself.
Shanghai is where old China meets new. The Bund shows the colonial waterfront; Pudong across the river shows 30 years of vertical growth. Plan 2-3 days minimum.
Top things to do in Shanghai
The must-see places locals will tell you are unmissable, with photos and a direct link to the in-depth guide for each.
The Bund
Walk it at sunset and again at night. The Pudong skyline light show runs 7-10pm.
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Yu Garden & Old City
A Ming-dynasty garden in the middle of skyscrapers. Go early to avoid tour buses.
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French Concession
Tree-lined streets, cafés, and the best of the city's café culture. Walk Wukang Road to Tianzifang.
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Shanghai Tower
The tallest building in China (632m). Skip-the-line tickets through Klook.
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Where to stay in Shanghai
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Search Shanghai on Trip.com →When to visit Shanghai
March–May and September–November. Summer is humid (typhoon risk in July).
Articles about Shanghai
In-depth guides, itineraries, and practical tips for Shanghai — visa, transport, payment, food, and the top sights.
Itineraries
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FAQ
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Is Shanghai worth 2 days?
Yes — but 3 is better. Two lets you see the Bund + one neighborhood. Three lets you add a day trip (Suzhou or Zhujiajiao water town). -
Do people speak English in Shanghai?
In tourist areas and hotels, basic English is common. Download Pleco and Google Translate (with the offline Chinese pack) as backup.
Need help in China?
Bilingual phrase cards for the situations that actually come up. Show the Chinese to locals, read the language you know to understand.
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