Guide de Voyage Shanghai

Why Visit Shanghai

Shanghai is China at its most forward-looking. The Pudong skyline is one of the world's most recognizable. Yet five minutes across the river you're on the Bund, among grand European buildings of the 1920s and 30s.

A city of contrasts. Ancient temples stand in the shadow of glass towers. Michelin-starred restaurants share blocks with tiny shops serving the best soup dumplings.

Top Attractions

The Bund

52 historic buildings in neoclassical, art deco, and Gothic styles. Best at dusk when Pudong lights up in neon.

Yu Garden

Classic Chinese garden from the Ming Dynasty (1559). Rockeries, koi ponds, and delicate pavilions.

French Concession

Plane-tree-lined streets, cafes, boutiques, and preserved lane houses — Shanghai's most walkable neighborhood.

Shanghai Tower

632 meters — China's tallest building. Observation deck on floor 118.

Zhujiajiao Water Town

45 minutes from Shanghai. 1,700-year-old canal town with stone bridges and teahouses.

Food in Shanghai

Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are the city's signature. Shengjianbao (pan-fried buns), scallion oil noodles — one of the best and cheapest meals.

Best Time to Visit

March-May and September-November offer the most pleasant weather. Summers are hot and humid. Winters mild but damp.