Shanghai Things to Do

 
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  •   The Bund
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  • A map of Tianzifang at the entrance
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  • Tianzifang typical craft store
      Tianzifang typical craft store
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  • Outdoor restaurants at Tianzifang
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  • A Typical Lane at Tianzifang
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Most Viewed Things to Do in Shanghai

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Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar

Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar, Shanghai

 186 Reviews  Very small to Chinese standards and squeezed in the old town, this beautiful garden is a pleasant walk. Built with sensibility and good taste, water, plants and stones surround the buildings in a... 

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The Bund

The Bund, Shanghai

 218 Reviews  After dark, take a cruise on the Huangpu River, where you can take in the beautiful sight of Shanghai and Pudong at night. The lights from the tall skyscrapers in Pudong as well as those from the Bund... 

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Nanjing Lu

Nanjing Lu, Shanghai

 73 Reviews  Nanjing Road is the connection shopping street between the Bund and the People's Park. If you get off at People's Square metro station, you can visit Shanghai's museum, Shanghai Urban Planning... 

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Lujiazui / Pudong

Lujiazui / Pudong, Shanghai

 95 Reviews  Take an elevator up to the Oriental Pearl Tower to get a fantastic view of Shanghai and Pudong. There are actually three levels (spheres) you can visit -- at heights of 90 m, 263 m, and 350 m. One of... 

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Shanghai Meseum (People's Square)

Shanghai Meseum (People's Square), Shanghai

 102 Reviews  Being one of the two top sections of City's Museum, for us, coming from Xi'an, it didn't add much. However, for a first approach to China, its wide collection, covering a large frame of time from... 

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Xin Tian Di

Xin Tian Di, Shanghai

 36 Reviews  The former french quarter was renovated respecting its old characteristics, and became a trendy (and expensive... it seems) touristy area. It's different, but the contrast with the shiny forms and... 

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Jade Buddha Temple

Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai

 37 Reviews  The Jade Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shanghai, China. As with most modern Chinese Buddhist temples, the current temple draws from both the Pure Land and Chan traditions of Mahayana Buddhism.... 

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Zhou Zhuang

Zhou Zhuang, Shanghai

 19 Reviews  Zhou Zhang is located 37 miles west of Shanghai in Jiangsu Province. This town is more than 700 years old. The highlight of the visit was a boat tour along the canals. It is well-preserved village in... 

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Shanghai Tianzifang Art Street

Shanghai Tianzifang Art Street, Shanghai

 gaolei Says:  The Tianzifang art street is a slightly reconstructed old Shanghai lane neighborhood. In 2000 it was converted to an artist area. now it is full of shops, art... 

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Sing your heart out!

Sing your heart out!, Shanghai

 rabbit06 Says:  This KTV is very large, modern and clean, giving you the feeling that your in a five star hotel but the rooms are for your entertainment and of course... 

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The Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai

 ZenLady34 Says:  This 468 meters high TV tower is world's third tallest radio and tv tower located in the Pudong area.It is possible to visit the tower in three different... 

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The Cool Docks

The Cool Docks, Shanghai

 rabbit06 Says:  Unlike Xin Tian Di The Cool Docks is not over crowded and is very relaxed, maybe for the location? There is so many local and western restaurant's and bars to... 

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Rico Rico Beach Club

Rico Rico Beach Club, Shanghai

 rabbit06 Says:  Sun and sand, rite on the edge of the of the Huangpu River. Seen this on the net and finnally fell across it, used the carpark next to it...lol Just great for... 

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Sinan Mansions

Sinan Mansions, Shanghai

 rabbit06 Says:  Apart from the modern expensive apartments there are plenty of restaurants for your enjoyment with freinds, romanticts or a business meal. Unlike Xin Tian Di... 

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Tai Jing Tang......A Fantastic Massage!

Tai Jing Tang......A Fantastic Massage!, Shanghai

 rabbit06 Says:  No trip to China is complete without a traditional Chinese massage! Shirley had a wonderful facial while Rabbit only wanted a foot massage but had a real... 

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Foot Massage

Foot Massage, Shanghai

 rabbit06 Says:  The Tuesday night special at Goldtime Massage Center for a two hour foot massage by cute Chinese girls who know their job is just so heavenly! 120rmb while you... 

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Chenghuang Miao

Chenghuang Miao, Shanghai

 leffe3 Says:  The City God Temple - Chenghuang Miao - lends its name to the commercial centre surrounding the temple and Yuyuang Gardens immediately adjacent.A recent... 

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Huaihai (Middle) Road

Huaihai (Middle) Road, Shanghai

 cal6060 Says:  Huaihai Road between Xizang Road and Chongqing Road is the busy commercial district with major international bank offices, electronic companies, branded shops,... 

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Super Brand Mall

Super Brand Mall, Shanghai

 cal6060 Says:  This is a very huge mall near the Pudong Lujiazui. After you have visiting the riverfront and the pedestrian bridge, this would be a great place to relax for... 

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Jing'an

Jing'an, Shanghai

 cal6060 Says:  Jing'an District is one of those old districts in Shanghai. You can explore several attractions nearby Jing'an Station. Jing'an Temple is the main attraction,... 

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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Shanghai

 cal6060 Says:  This exhibition hall would be a great start of your Shanghai Experience. It exhibits the history, the present, and the future plans of the Shanghai Development.... 

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People's Square / Renmin Square

People's Square / Renmin Square, Shanghai

 cal6060 Says:  This is a huge area with many attractions including the greenery parks overlook at the city skyline, Shanghai Urban Exhibition Center, Shanghai Museum,... 

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Shanghai bike tours-ChinaCycleTours

Shanghai bike tours-ChinaCycleTours, Shanghai

 nnewt55 Says:  This bike tour was one of the most incredible experiences of my time in Shanghai and of my entire life! It was the best way to see the city, our leader were... 

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The Streets Are Full of Surprises

The Streets Are Full of Surprises, Shanghai

 Mikebb Says:  Upon leaving the Arts and Crafts Museum we had to navigate our way through a busy intersection. We then decided to take a few photos of this"organised chaos".... 

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Arts & Crafts Museum - Exhibits

Arts & Crafts Museum  - Exhibits, Shanghai

 Mikebb Says:  For most people the architecture and decoration of the villa is the main attraction, however do not overlook the crafts on display, all handmade and excellent... 

Top 3 Hotels in Shanghai

Peace Hotel Shanghai

 12 Reviews and 206 Opinions  The Hotel is truely a mixture of ancient and modern decore built in a Gothic Style, it once was... 

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Pudong Shangri La Shanghai

 10 Reviews and 1555 Opinions  I must say, Shanghai is a city that a $350 a night for a hotel room doesn't get you much anymore,... 

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Grand Hyatt Shanghai

 14 Reviews and 1010 Opinions  Located on the 53rd to 87th floors of the Jin Mao Tower, in the heart of Pudong, Shanghai's... 

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Sex and the city... so to speak.

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 Shanghai is modern China's largest metropolis and one of the greatest cities of the 21st century. Like any great city, it is many things to many people - c.f. its old nicknames "Paris of the East" and... 

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 Over looking Pudong......takes your breath away! 

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Essence of Shanghai

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  Something about Shanghai conjured up this famous existentialist axiom by Jean-Paul Sartre in my mind  

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Shanghai! Its a lively city

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 When you think of Shanghai, what would be the first thing that come to mind? The Bund is by far the most famous attraction in Shanghai. The landmark in the city is the rocket look alike Oriental...... 

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Shanghai - a classic blend of the old and the new

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 On our plane trip from Guilin to Shanghai, it was my first and only time with a window seat, and I took full advantage of that. I knew Shanghai was a BIG city but I never knew exactly how BIG until we... 

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