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 Old Chinese City, 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$214 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$214
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (562 reviews)
"Great location, staff is super friendly. Everything is nearly perfect except the hotel is getting old."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Shangri-La Qingdao
The Westin Qingdao

The Westin Qingdao

5 out of 5
8 Hong Kong Middle Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$258 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$258
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (259 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of qingdao, awesome breakfast"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

The Westin Qingdao
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central, Yan'an Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is AU$212 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$212
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (204 reviews)
"Mike 张 is excellent!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
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.
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
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 28 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Yellow Dragon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
"Personal services, extra efforts by all who work here. Our home base each time when we are in Hangzhou. Exceptional service and perfect location."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
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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