The Bund
Huangpu
An iconic waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River, offering breathtaking views of the Pudong skyline and impressive colonial architecture.
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Plan a free trip to ShanghaiUpdated: 2026-10-18
Shanghai is a futuristic metropolis blending rich history with dizzying modernity, offering an exceptional cultural and culinary experience. Come and discover the magic of a city that never sleeps, with glittering skyscrapers, traditional gardens, and vibrant street markets.
Things to do in Shanghai include The Bund, Yu Garden, Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
An iconic waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River, offering breathtaking views of the Pudong skyline and impressive colonial architecture.
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A beautiful classical Chinese garden with ponds, pavilions, rocks, and trees, offering an oasis of tranquility in the bustling city center.
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The Oriental Pearl Tower rises in the Lujiazui district of Shanghai as a TV tower with a futuristic design. Built between 1991 and 1994, it held the title of China's tallest structure until the nearby World Financial Center was finished in 2007.
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The world's second-tallest building, offering the world's highest observation deck with breathtaking 360-degree views.
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A museum of ancient Chinese art showcasing a vast collection of bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, and more.
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Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is one of the most famous and vibrant shopping hubs in Shanghai, drawing crowds of locals and travelers from all around the world. This sprawling boulevard matters as the city's premier commercial artery, showcasing a dynamic mix of modern department stores, luxury boutiques, and historic businesses.
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An active Buddhist temple famous for its two jade Buddha statues, one of which is particularly rare and impressive.
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A charming arts district with narrow alleyways, cafes, galleries, boutique shops, and restaurants, offering a bohemian atmosphere.
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Shanghai's largest and oldest Buddhist temple, featuring an impressive pagoda, prayer halls, and serene gardens.
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An impressive skyscraper with an observation deck at 474 meters, offering breathtaking views of Shanghai's skyline.
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People's Park is a public park situated in the Huangpu District of central Shanghai. Created in 1952, it originally formed the northern part of the race course belonging to the Shanghai Race Club.
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China Art Museum, formerly known as Zhoujiadu, is a key station on Line 8 of the Shanghai Metro. The station officially opened on September 28, 2012, expanding rapid transit connections in this bustling metropolis.
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Located at 50 Moganshan Road, M50 is a contemporary art district in Shanghai that houses a community of over one hundred artists with studios open to the public. Often compared to New York's SoHo and Beijing's 798 Art Zone, this vibrant quarter has grown into a popular cultural attraction for both local and international travelers.
Plan ShanghaiHere is what 3 days in Shanghai look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
The Bund, Yu Garden, Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and 9 more. The Bund: An iconic waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River, offering breathtaking views of the Pudong skyline and impressive colonial architecture.
Day 1: Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Day 2: Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower, The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple. Day 3: French Concession, Jing'an Temple, Former residence of Chairman Mao Tse Tung.
The itinerary for Shanghai runs through Huangpu, Pudong, Putuo and Xuhui.
Museums worth visiting in Shanghai: Shanghai Museum (Huangpu) and China Art Museum.
Parks and gardens in Shanghai: Yu Garden (Huangpu) and People's Park.
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