Shanghai is filled with history yet it's also incredibly modern. These are my favorite places to go when visiting Shanghai.
My favorite place to walk along the waterfront. The best view overlooking Shanghai's skyscrapers. Check out a rooftop for panoramic views, and come back at night to see the city light up.
The Bund
This street is so lively. You'll find street food, restaurants, and shops all along Nanjing road. Walk down it and reach the Bund at the end.
Nanjinglu Street
A must-visit every time I visit Shanghai. You'll find ancient temples and streets filled with shops and food. Come on an empty stomach and try xiao long bao (soup dumplings).
Chenghuangmiao
An ancient water town to visit. Love visiting here and walking the old streets and bridges.
Zhujiajiao
Another ancient town in Shanghai. Great selection of street food and souvenir shops.
Qibao Ancient Town
My favorite park in Shanghai. Super organized, clean, and scenic. There's a restaurant inside that has amazing dim sum.
Zhongshan Park
Unique temple in the middle of the city. The surrounding area is also nice to walk around with a park nearby and live music. The metro stop for Jing'an is also filled with food and connected to a Japanese grocery store.
Jing'an Temple
Wander through the alleyways here. There are tons of shops, cafés and art galleries.
Tianzifang
This is a newer area in Shanghai. You'll find modern buildings mixed with restored historic buildings. The streets are filled with food stalls, and at the end you'll find the Shanghai Starbucks Reserve.
Zhangyuan
Newer area that's a bit more expensive. Lots of shopping malls and restaurants. You'll find unique architecture style here as it was part of the old French concession.
Xintiandi
The tallest building in China. You can go up to the top to get a panoramic view of Shanghai.
Shanghai Tower
Another skyscraper you can visit the top of in Shanghai. This one has an area where the floor is all glass so you can see down below.
Shanghai World Financial Center
Modern art museum in China filled with a variety of art collections.
Shanghai Museum
Went here when I was younger and remember having a really great time going through all the exhibits.
Shanghai Natural History Museum.
Great place to bring kids to learn about space, the planet, technology, etc.
