Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

The Bund showing flowers and a city

The Bund

4.5/5(96 reviews)

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

The Bund
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes modern architecture, a skyscraper and a city

Oriental Pearl Tower

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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

Oriental Pearl Tower
Nanjing Road Shopping District which includes street scenes, central business district and signage

Nanjing Road Shopping District

4/5(89 reviews)

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
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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
People\'s Square which includes flowers and a park

People's Square

4/5(60 reviews)

To see the modern heart of Shanghai, visit this square, a vast green space surrounded by museums and a grand theater.

People's Square
Xintiandi showing a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre

4.5/5(44 reviews)

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

Xintiandi Style Shoppping Centre

Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is ₹13,990 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹13,990
₹16,312 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (944 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai
The price is ₹10,492 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹10,492
₹12,234 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (759 reviews)
"Love staying at this hotel! Enjoy walking along the river in the morning in the park nearby and enjoying the famous night light views! The hotel is excellent and I feel very safe!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is ₹7,088 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
₹7,088
₹8,151 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I like everything."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is ₹8,627 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
₹8,627
₹9,921 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"very good location good condition room breakfast so so"

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2024

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is ₹12,314 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹12,314
₹14,358 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and West Nanjing Road are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Dealing with Natalie and Vicky in the lounge on 44 has always been a great experience! These two ladies have been working here for many years and always greet me with a smile! Check-in and check out is simple! Look forward to coming back soon!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Conrad Shanghai
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
5 out of 5
88 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundable
The price is ₹9,023 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
₹9,023
₹10,521 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very Accessible to metro stations, shopping mall n food. Room is spacious and clean. Hotel staff are helpful. Quite a good range of breakfast at the hotel. Most importantly is it is just a few minutes away from Nanjing Road and is conveniently located to tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 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

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
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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 of the city at Tilanqiao Station or International Cruise Terminal Station.

The North Bund
French Concession which includes a city and street scenes

Huaihai Road Commercial Area

5/5(1 area review)

Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Huai Hai Road Shopping District or Tianzifang 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

4/5(6 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Qipu Lu Clothing Market and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Hongkou District. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Linping Road Station or Dalian Road Station.

Hongkou District
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Yangpu District

4/5(1 area review)

Get to know Yangpu District and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Gongqing Forest Park and Huangpu River, and you can jump on the metro at Pingliang Road Station or Jiangpu Park Station to get around the city.

Yangpu District

Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide