Places to Explore

• The Bund and Nanjing Dong Lu

  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... (more)

• Former French Concession

  With its tree-lined streets and crumbling old villas, the Former French Concession is possibly Shanghai's most atmospheric area. It's a wonderful place to go wandering and make serendipitous discoveries... (more)

• Nanjing Xi Lu and Jing'an

  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... (more)

• North Shanghai

  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... (more)

• Old City

  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... (more)

• Pudong

  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... (more)

• Xujiahui and South, Hongqiao and Gubei

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