Tourist Places to Visit in Shanghai

The Bund, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, Oriental Pearl Tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai Auto Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Xujiahui Cathedral and the Sheshan Basilica, Fuxing Park adn many more.

The fascinating places to visit in Shanghai showcase the flourishing modern world of this Chinese metropolis, while offering you glimpses of its rich art and culture. The popular tourist places in this gorgeous city range from lush gardens and parks to intriguing museums and excellent observation towers. These places attract all kinds of avid travelers and offer them the chance to know this urbanized Chinese capital city up close.

The magnificent spiritual places in Shanghai like the Jade Buddha Temple and the Longhua Temple and Pagoda let you seek blessings and surprise you with brilliant architectural designs. The Shanghai Museum and the China Art Museum let you encounter the rich past of the country, while offering you an insight of its modern artworks and beliefs. The People’s Square and the Nanjing Road let you unwind and shop as you lose a bit of yourself to the boisterous, care-free crowd of locals and travelers.

Here are some of the best places to visit in Shanghai:

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The Bund, also known as Waitan is a historical district located in central Shanghai. This area is a waterfront and is famous for its buildings and wharves located in the area and its neighbourhood. This area used to be a rich and powerful centre during the 1860s to 1930s and operated as a treaty port that was legally protected.

It is one of the best places to visit in Shanghai housing numerous historical buildings, including consulates and clubs. You can stroll along the bund and appreciate the 52 historical buildings with amazing architecture, take a cruise on the Huangpu River, or spend some leisurely time in Huangpu Park.

Location: Zhongshan East 1st Rd, Wai Tan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China

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Yu Garden or the Yuyuan Garden is the most famous classical Chinese Garden in a long list of numerous tourist places in Shanghai. The beautiful views offered by the Yu Garden has earned it the title ‘the crown of beauty in Southeast China’. It was built by the Ming Dynasty and it is a maze of many artificial mountains, green trees, dragon walls, rockeries, bridges, traditional buildings, and pavilions. You can explore the six parts of the garden namely the Sansui Hall, the Dianchun Hall, the Wanhua Chamber, the Yuhua Hall, the Huijing Hall, and the Inner Garden.

Location: 279 Yuyuan Old St, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000

Entry Fee: 40 CNY per head

Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM


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People Also Ask About Shanghai

  1. What can you do in Shanghai for 3 days?

    DAY 1: Arrive & Explore the Lujiazui Area in Pudong
    - Arrive in Shanghai and check-in your hotel.
    - Freshen up and head to enjoy an exploration tour of Pudong’s Lujiazui Area.
    - Check out top attractions, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, Tunnel Waitan, Shanghai Guanfu Museum, and the Shanghai Tower.
    - Return to your hotel.

    DAY 2: Explore Puxi
    - Wake up to a lovely morning in Shanghai and get ready to explore Puxi.
    - Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Puxi, exploring prime places of interest, including Bund, Yuyuan Gardens, Jing’an Temple, the Plaza del Pueblo, and the Nanjing Road.
    - In the evening, get back to your hotel.

    DAY 3: Departure
    - Check out of your hotel and cover the few remaining attractions of Shanghai, including the Century Park, Xujiahui, and Qipu Lu
    - Later, board your flight and fly back to your home country.
  2. Is Shanghai expensive to visit?

    No, Shanghai would not be very expensive, if you plan wisely for a budget trip. If you are looking for a pocket-friendly trip to the city, you can opt to accommodate on a sharing basis, use public transport for your sightseeing tours, and feed on the delicious street meals available at the open markets.
  3. How much would a trip to Shanghai cost?

    Your expected expense in Shanghai will be around ¥665 per day per head. Your daily expense on food will be around ¥124 per head, on local transportation will be around ¥22 per head, and on accommodation will be around ¥937 for two people on a sharing basis.
  4. What's Shanghai famous for?

    Shanghai is known popularly for a number of key reasons, including its enthralling views, awe-inspiring modern architecture, delicious street food, brilliant Art Deco buildings, excellent boutique shopping experience, and modern museums & art galleries.
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