Shanghai: Places to Explore

The city's most recognizable sightseeing spot, the Bund, on the bank of Shanghai's Huangpu River, is lined with massive foreign buildings that predate 1949. Some of these buildings have been developed into... Read more

With its tree-lined streets and crumbling old villas, the Former French Concession is possibly Shanghai's most visitor-friendly area, with ample shade and sidewalks meant to be pounded. It's a wonderful... Read more

Shanghai's glitziest malls and some five-star hotels are along the main street in this area, Nanjing Xi Lu. So if you're into designer threads, luxury spas, or expensive brunches, you can satisfy your... Read more

Although often neglected in favor of their more glamorous neighboring areas, the northern Shanghai districts of Putuo, Hongkou, and Zhabei still offer some interesting sights. Hongkou District, particularly... Read more

Tucked away in the east of Puxi are the remnants of Shanghai's Old City. Once encircled by a thick wall, a fragment of which still remains, the Old City has a sense of history among its fast disappearing... Read more

Shanghai residents used to say that it was better to have a bed in Puxi than an apartment in Pudong, but the neighborhood has come a long way in recent years, from a rural area to one that represents a... Read more

Xintiandi is Shanghai's showpiece restoration project. Reproduction shikumen, or stone gatehouses, contain expensive bars, restaurants, and chic boutiques. It's at its most magical on a warm night, when... Read more

Buyers throng the large malls in the shopping precinct at Xujiahui, which shines with neon and giant billboard advertisements. Down the road are the districts of Hongqiao and Gubei, where wealthy expats... Read more