Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

The Bund which includes a city and flowers

The Bund

4.5/5(102 reviews)

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

The Bund
Nanjing Road Shopping District which includes central business district, signage and a city

Nanjing Road Shopping District

4/5(92 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
People\'s Square which includes flowers and a park

People's Square

4.5/5(68 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
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes modern architecture, a river or creek and a city

Oriental Pearl Tower

4.5/5(43 reviews)

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

Oriental Pearl Tower
Yu Garden

Yu Garden

4.5/5(61 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
Xintiandi featuring a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre

4/5(53 reviews)

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

Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre

Activities

Mutianyu Great Wall Small Group Tour with lunch and admissions.

MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.

AU$100
per adult
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Cruise Ticket with dinner of Huangpu River Dragon Cruise

Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

AU$105
per adult
Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

AU$122
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

AU$20
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions
Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village One Day Tour with Lunch

Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village One Day Tour with Lunch

AU$209
per adult
Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village One Day Tour with Lunch
Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower (The Top of Shanghai) Ticket Booking

AU$62
per adult
Shanghai Tower (The Top of Shanghai) Ticket Booking
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Our pick of the best Downtown Shanghai Hotel Deals

Conrad Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is AU$261 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$261
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Bad layout of WC/Bathroom
"Location is good. Steps away from Nanjing Road shopping street. However, the lobby is forever congested. It usually took us quite a bit of time for the DiDi to get in and out of the lobby area due to the congestion. Another down side is the layout of the room. The sink, WC and bathroom are all seperated. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Conrad Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$155 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$155
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Place is near to shopping street with plenty of food options."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is AU$172 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$172
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing property, inceadibly large and well appointed rooms."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$329 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$329
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Check in and out process was fast. Hotel location is very good as it is in between the places we wanted to visit and very convenient to take taxi as well as close proximity to metro and malls. The rooms are big and comfortable for 2. Service is excellent including delivery of parcels to the room. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is AU$267 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$267
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Good but The hotel’s customer and guests are very low-class and spit at the elevator door"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road, Pudong, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is AU$334 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$334
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)
"Excellent staff service & spacious room"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Museum featuring 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
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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Xintiandi

While Xintiandi isn't home to many top sights, The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Xintiandi
French Concession which includes a city and street scenes

Huaihai Road Commercial Area

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

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum 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

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Get to know Yangpu District and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Huangpu River and Oriental Fisherman's Wharf, 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

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