10 Awesome Things To Do in Shanghai, China [with Suggested Tours]

Are you planning to travel to Shanghai, China, soon? Read our tips below on the things to do in Shanghai, with suggested tours.

Shanghai is the most populous city in China; it’s the country’s financial center. Once a fishing village in China, it is now the world’s busiest container port. Shanghai is really one of the best cities to visit in China. So, don’t you dare miss all the things on this list!

List of Things to do in Shanghai, China

1. Stroll along the Bund

Getting There: You can walk for about 10 minutes from East Nanjing Road Station

Near the Huangpu River is a waterfront area called The Bund or Waitan. It is a protected historical area as there are many international historical buildings, consulates, and trading houses. It is 1.6 kilometers long, filled with about 52 buildings with fantastic architecture. This is something you should not miss as you visit Shanghai, China.

Suggested Tour: Yuyuan Garden & the Bund Half Day Tour from Shanghai

2. See the view from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Getting There: From the Bund Sight Seeing Tunnel, you can walk here and exit at the Pudong Side; you can also take the metro and stop at Lujiazui Station and use Exit 1

One of the top-rated (5A) scenic areas in China is the Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower. There are 15 levels where you can check out the city’s view; the highest, Space Module, is 351 meters high, while the Sightseeing floor (glass floor) is 259 meters high. Aside from the view, there’s a revolving restaurant, a hotel, and a shopping area.

Suggested Tour: Oriental Pearl Tower

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