People's Square and East Nanjing Road for first-timers; the Bund and Yuyuan for river views; Jing'an and Xuhui for leafier streets; Lujiazui for towers and skyline views.
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Central, on several metro lines and near the museum and food streets, though crowded at night.
Hotels in People's Square and East Nanjing RoadWalk to the riverfront and the old city, but hotels facing the river cost more.
Hotels in The Bund and YuyuanQuieter streets near Wukang Road and the temple, a metro or taxi ride from the Bund.
Hotels in Jing'an and XuhuiSkyline views and big hotels by Shanghai Tower, though evenings feel more like a business district.
Hotels in LujiazuiStay near People's Square or East Nanjing Road: the first day is on foot, and the metro reaches Jing'an, Pudong and Zhujiajiao.
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