Attractions

Top 25 Shanghai attractions in 2026 — The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Disney, Xintiandi & more. Tickets, opening hours, metro access, and insider tips.

From the colonial waterfront of The Bund to the futuristic Lujiazui skyline, Shanghai packs centuries of history into one city. Each guide covers admission prices, opening hours, nearest metro station, photo tips, and the best time to visit. Whether you have one day or a full week, these are the places worth your time in 2026.

Qibao Ancient Town: Half-Day Trip from Shanghai by Metro

Qibao Ancient Town: Half-Day Trip from Shanghai by Metro

Qibao Ancient Town: canal streets, snacks, and temples 30 minutes from Shanghai. Free entry, Line 9, what to see and eat. Smaller than Zhujiajiao, closer to the city.

Minhang District (闵行区)
Lujiazui: Shanghai's Skyline & Best Observation Decks Guide

Lujiazui: Shanghai's Skyline & Best Observation Decks Guide

Shanghai must-see: Lujiazui skyline and observation decks—Oriental Pearl, Shanghai Tower. Best views, how to get there from the Bund, and which tower to pick. Things to do in Shanghai.

Pudong New District (浦东新区)
Nanjing Road: From Shopping Mile to the Bund on Foot

Nanjing Road: From Shopping Mile to the Bund on Foot

Shanghai attractions: Nanjing Road—1.2 km from People's Square to the Bund. Shopping, food, best times to walk. How to reach the Bund and what to see.

Huangpu District (黄浦区)
Shanghai Disneyland: Tickets, Getting There & Top Rides

Shanghai Disneyland: Tickets, Getting There & Top Rides

Planning a day at Shanghai Disneyland? How to buy tickets, Metro Line 11, and ride TRON, Pirates and Soaring. Best times and tips for your visit.

Pudong New District (浦东新区)
Shanghai Tower Observatory: Tickets, Sunset & What to Expect

Shanghai Tower Observatory: Tickets, Sunset & What to Expect

Shanghai must-see: Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor observatory—highest in China. Tickets, sunset slots, how to get there, and how it compares to other decks.

Pudong New District (浦东新区)
The Bund: Where Colonial Shanghai Meets the Pudong Skyline

The Bund: Where Colonial Shanghai Meets the Pudong Skyline

Shanghai must-see: The Bund—colonial facades and Pudong skyline. Free 24/7, best photo spots, ferry to Lujiazui, and when to go. Things to do in Shanghai.

Huangpu District (黄浦区)
Tianzifang: Artsy Lanes, Cafes & the Best Time to Wander

Tianzifang: Artsy Lanes, Cafes & the Best Time to Wander

Things to do in Shanghai: Tianzifang's shikumen lanes, cafes, and galleries. How to explore, when to go, and how Tianzifang compares to Xintiandi. Free entry.

Huangpu District (黄浦区)
Xintiandi: Shikumen Facades, Dining & Bar Hopping Guide

Xintiandi: Shikumen Facades, Dining & Bar Hopping Guide

Shanghai attractions: Xintiandi—1920s shikumen, upscale dining and bars. North vs South Block, when to go, and how to get there. Metro and tips.

Huangpu District (黄浦区)
Yu Garden: Ming Dynasty Garden, Bazaar & When to Go

Yu Garden: Ming Dynasty Garden, Bazaar & When to Go

Shanghai must-see: Yu Garden—Ming dynasty garden and Yuyuan Bazaar. Tickets, best times, Exquisite Jade Rock. How to get there and combine with the Bund.

Huangpu District (黄浦区)
Wukang Road: Shanghai's Most Photogenic Street to Walk

Wukang Road: Shanghai's Most Photogenic Street to Walk

Things to do in Shanghai: Wukang Road—1920s villas, Wukang Mansion, cafes. Best times and photo tips in the French Concession. How to get there.

Xuhui District (徐汇区)