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Things to do in Shanghai

Walk the Bund facing the Pudong skyline, explore Yu Garden and the shikumen lanes, and day-trip to the canals and stone bridges of Zhujiajiao.

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Food

Caohe Street, Zhujiajiao

A canal-side old-town street for a final walk and a local meal before returning to Shanghai.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Changli Road food street

A Pudong late-night food street known for seafood, barbecue and snacks.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Fangsheng Bridge, Zhujiajiao

A Ming dynasty five-arch stone bridge, 70.8 m long, the landmark of the Zhujiajiao water town.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Food

Huanghe Road

A food street by People's Square with scallion pancakes, soup dumplings and other cheap local dishes.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Jiangnan No 1 Tea House, Zhujiajiao

A historic North Street tea house for a break during a water-town walk; ask locally about any current performances.Entry: Pay as you go
Temple

Jing'an Temple

One of the earliest Buddhist temples in Shanghai, first built in 247 and rebuilt in the Song style.Entry: ¥[fee]Search tickets and tours on Klook
Nature

Kezhi Garden, Zhujiajiao

A Jiangnan garden of pavilions, a lake and a rockery inside the Zhujiajiao water town.Entry: Buy at the gate; normally 8:30 AM to 5 PMSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Neighborhood

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

A 1.5 km shopping street between People's Square and the Bund, mixing flagships and time-honored shops.Entry: Free to visit
Viewpoint

North Bund by the International Cruise Terminal

The public Hongkou waterfront outside the international cruise terminal, facing the Lujiazui skyline; the terminal is the map landmark.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Food

North Street, Zhujiajiao

The old town main shopping lane, with local food shops, small restaurants and narrow canal-side passages.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport arrival food areas

Public arrival-floor food areas for a meal before traveling into the city; the map marks the airport, not a particular counter.Entry: Pay as you go; follow signs in your arrival terminal
Museum

Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum

The former Ohel Moshe Synagogue, telling the story of about 20,000 European Jewish refugees in Shanghai.Entry: Pay at the entrance; closed Mondays. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Museum

Shanghai Museum (People's Square)

The central Shanghai Museum branch, with exhibitions of Chinese and international art; check the current program before visiting.Entry: Walk in with your passport; peak periods need booking. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Museum

Shanghai Museum East

The large new Pudong branch of the Shanghai Museum on Century Avenue.Entry: Walk in with your passport. Closed TuesdaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Viewpoint

Shanghai Tower

The tallest tower in Lujiazui, with the Top of Shanghai observation deck on floors 118 and 119.Entry: ¥[fee]Search tickets and tours on Klook
Viewpoint

The Bund

A 1.5 km riverfront of former banks and trading houses facing the Lujiazui skyline across the Huangpu.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Neighborhood

Tianzifang

A renovated shikumen lane complex full of craft shops, boutiques and cafes.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Wujiang Road

A pedestrian food street behind West Nanjing Road, known for local snacks such as Wang Jia Sha.Entry: Pay as you go
Neighborhood

Wukang Mansion (Wukang Road)

A ship-shaped 1924 apartment building at the head of the Wukang Road and Anfu Road leisure block.Entry: Free to view from the street
Neighborhood

Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao

A pedestrian street beside the canals, with old houses and small bridges in the historic town.Entry: Free to visit
Neighborhood

Xintiandi

Restored shikumen houses turned into a district of restaurants, shops and performances.Entry: Free to visit
Nature

Yu Garden

A Ming dynasty garden of pavilions, rockeries and ponds in the old city, begun in 1559.Entry: Buy at the gate or in the official mini program. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Yunnan Road South food street

Shanghai's oldest food street, home to century-old restaurants and newer local favorites.Entry: Pay as you go
Market

Yuyuan Bazaar

The crowded old-style market around Yu Garden, selling snacks, tea sets and traditional crafts.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Zhujiajiao Post Office

A historic post office building from 1903 with Qing-style bronze mailboxes still in use.Entry: Interior admission ¥[fee]; check current accessSearch tickets and tours on Klook

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