East China Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shanghai
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and a city
Jade Buddha Temple showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Jade Buddha Temple featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Where to stay in East China

Xintiandi featuring a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Downtown Shanghai

5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Three on the Bund, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Shanghai Museum which includes modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(125 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 Yuyuan Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
Jing An Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Jing'an

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Daning Lingshi Park.

Jing'an
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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Xuhui

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

Xuhui
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Hongqiao

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Hongqiao. Top attractions like Hongqiao Int'l Pearl City and Laowai Street 101 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hechuan Road Station or Longbai Xincun Station to see more of the city.

Hongqiao
Shangri-La Qingdao

Shangri-La Qingdao

5 out of 5
9 Xiang Gang Zhong Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$156 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$156
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
"Very nice room in the Valley Wing. The buffet breakfast is included daily (covering two persons per room). The restaurant at lobby level offers amazing choices with a high cooking and serving food stations, serving Chinese breakfast, pastry, Korean and Japanese food (for breakfast). The staff members ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Shangri-La Qingdao
Pan Pacific Suzhou

Pan Pacific Suzhou

4.5 out of 5
259 Xin Shi Road, GuSou District, Suzhou, Jiangsu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$129 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$129
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Panmen Scenic Area and Pan Gate are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
"I only stayed for two nights, but my experience at **Pan Pacific Suzhou** was fantastic. The hotel is beautiful, impeccably clean, and offers a luxurious yet comfortable atmosphere. What truly stood out was the **exceptional customer service**. When I accidentally left my necklace behind, the staff ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Pan Pacific Suzhou
Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Xuzhou Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$114 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$114
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
"It’s a great experience to stay there."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG
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Somerset IOC Hangzhou

Somerset IOC Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No. 2477 Jinji Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions West Lake and Qianjiang ...
"The employee are so nice"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Somerset IOC Hangzhou
Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

4 out of 5
No 888 Qianshan Road, New Municipal and Cultural District, Hefei, AnHui
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Hefei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hefei Pearl Plaza and ...
Highly recommended!
"Arguably the best ever hotel I have ever stayed in China. The room is spacious and clean. Unlike many other hotels in China (including a five star hotel in same area I stayed before), everything in this hotel works as they are designed to. Front desk is helpful and friendly. Highly recommended! A ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2019

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei
qingdaowanxianghuayuan

qingdaowanxianghuayuan

3 out of 5
qingdaoshinanqushandonglu, 1012shi, Qingdao, shandongsheng
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth ...
qingdaowanxianghuayuan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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