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Shanghai

Shanghai offers a sharp contrast between historic streets and a modern river skyline. Walk the Bund, then spend time in a neighborhood with smaller shops and local meals. A museum or garden gives context beyond the city’s tower views.

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Build your days around

A few places to begin

  • Walk the Bund riverfront
  • Explore a traditional garden setting
  • Visit a chosen art or history collection
  • Discover tree-lined former concession streets

Know before you go

Plan with the place in mind

  • Plan navigation and payment access before arriving.
  • Use the metro for longer journeys across the city.
  • Choose a river-view outing according to visibility and weather.
  • An outlying water-town visit needs realistic round-trip transfer time.

Make a day of it

Things to do in Shanghai

Compare the itinerary, meeting point, and what's included before choosing. Prices shown are starting prices; confirm your dates and final total on Viator.

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Before you book

Make the details work for your trip

Start with your base

Check the meeting point against where you're staying. Hotel pickup can have a limited service area; read the pickup instructions before assuming your accommodation is included.

Give the day some breathing room

Allow time to reach the start point, check in, and travel back. An experience's duration may cover the activity itself rather than your full door-to-door day.

Match the experience to your group

Review walking distances, accessibility, age limits, and what you need to bring. Check inclusions and cancellation terms for the specific option and date you choose.

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Plan your visit

Useful local resources

Official destination tourism information ↗

Explore the area

Places in Shanghai

The Bund

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