Shanghai Things to Do

Avoid the hordes of tourists by checking out a few of Shanghai’s lesser-known museums, quiet parks, and other hidden gems.

From exploring quirky museums and contemporary art, eating sour dumplings and drinking craft cocktails, and visiting the Buddha temple and sailing on riverboat tour, here are the very best things to see and do while visiting Shanghai, China.

The largest city proper in the world, Shanghai offers up world-class sightseeing and dining in a city that embodies the crossroads of East and West.