Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai

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

Popular places to visit

The Bund featuring flowers and a city

The Bund

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, a city and street scenes

Nanjing Road Shopping District

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

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 showing modern architecture, a city and a skyscraper

Oriental Pearl Tower

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

Oriental Pearl Tower
Xintiandi which includes a city, a bar and street scenes

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre

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

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

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

Things to do

Mutianyu Great Wall Small Group Tour with lunch and admissions.

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

P3,652
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

P4,438
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

P4,438
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

P707
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

P3,820
per adult
Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner
Shanghai City Walking Tour

Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

P281
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
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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 P8,043 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P8,043
P9,378 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,004 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 Jun 15, 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 P9,856 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P9,856
P11,492 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (1,001 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 Jun 24, 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 P5,362 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P5,362
P6,252 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (383 reviews)
Pleasant stay and nice rooms
"Pleasant stay. very comfy room, spacious, clean and well equipped). good location, not far from Subway. Poor quality of breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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 P7,451 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P7,451
P8,688 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 Jun 15, 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 P10,645 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P10,645
P12,412 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (516 reviews)
"11"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is P4,999 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P4,999
P5,749 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 Jun 21, 2025

Central Hotel Shanghai
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

3.5/5(4 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

Travelers choose Lujiazui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Tower.

Lujiazui
Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre showing street scenes and a city

Xintiandi

Xintiandi might not have many top sights, but The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Xintiandi
Huangpu River cruise at night

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 the city at Tilanqiao Station or International Cruise Terminal Station.

The North Bund
French Concession featuring street scenes and a city

Huaihai Road Commercial Area

Historic 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

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongkou District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongkou Football Stadium, and catch the metro at Linping Road Station or Dalian Road Station to see more of the area.

Hongkou District

Downtown Shanghai