Location: Shanghai
Top Things to do in Shanghai
Top Restaurants in Shanghai
- 1. Epicure on 45
- 2. Scena (The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong)
- 3. Flair Rooftop
- 4. Shanghai Haidilao Hot Pot (Zhangyang Road)
- 5. Jin Xuan Chinese Restaurant (The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong)
- 6. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet
- 7. Efes Restaurant Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine
- 8. Tock's - A Montreal Deli
- 9. Goodfellas
- 10. The 1515 West, Chophouse & Bar
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What to do and see in Shanghai, Shanghai Region: The Best Neighborhoods
The largest city in China is also its most cosmopolitan, offering visitors a chance to experience the past, present, and future all at once. The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline looks like it was ripped from the Jetsons, with the bulbous Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower looking a bit like a two headed lollipop. On the Puxi side, you can walk the Bund riverside district to get a taste of old Shanghai.
Restaurants in Shanghai
1. Old Town (Nanshi)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,154 reviews
Reviewed By JoanneP514 - Bowral, Australia
Easy to walk around in a couple of hours. Pretty gardens and pavilions and lots of shops to buy your souvenirs. Interesting old buildings, fabulous tea houses and lots of produce to tease the senses. Worthwhile. Beware though it is crowded and so be careful of your belongings.
2. Pudong New Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,187 reviews
"Pudong, in its 13-year history, has surprisingly progressed in its economic strength and its urban development. This 556-sqaure-kilometer farmland 13 years ago is well on its way toward a modern metropolis. As the epitome of Shanghai' modernization and the symbol of China's reform and opening up drive, Pudong has become an ideal land for global investors."
Reviewed By ChuckTheTravelingGuy - Hot Springs Village, United States
For an incredible sight, enjoy viewing the nighttime lighted buildings in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai. It's like Times Square and the Las Vegas strip all in one. Amazingly beautiful. You can do this while visiting three of China's most famous cities...Beijing, Xian and Shanghai on an eight-day China Discovery Tour. My wife and I arranged our China Discovery Tour via email with tour representative Catherine Liu after checking out the tour on the Internet. Catherine was wonderful to work with as she was very professional, replied quickly with answers to our questions, and made sure our group tours of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai had excellent guides and drivers. Our group tours in Beijing included a visit to Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and gave us the fascinating opportunity to walk on the Great Wall. In Xian, a lovely city that was once the capital of China, we visited the site of the world-famous Terra-cotta Warriors. Amazing tour. If you have time in Xian, make sure to have dinner at one of the Hot Pot restaurants. A fun experience somewhat like the old days of cheese fondue dinners...but without the cheese. In Shanghai, the most flourishing metropolis in China, highlights will include a visit to the Bund, the multinational classic building complex along the river, a ride to the 85th floor the Global Financial Center for a bird's eye view of Shanghai, and lunch at a local restaurant. During your eight-day group tour (private tours are also available) you will stay in excellent five-star hotels, see the countryside when you ride a high speed bullet train from Beijing to Xian and fly from Xian to Shanghai. We highly recommend the China Discovery Tour on a visit to China. It is a quick way to tour three of China's most well-known cities. Contact Catherine Liu at [email protected] for more information. You will be glad you did.
3. Xintiandi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,685 reviews
This former neighborhood of old Shikumen has been reincarnated into Shanghai’s glitzy and contemporary district featuring fine restaurants, upscale clubs and boutiques.
Reviewed By sexyasianguy - Shanghai, China
This one of must-visit in Shanghai. You can come here during the day, but most people chose to come here for dining out at night. For sure you will feel the different view of Shanghai. During the weekend, you will see full of people sitting out the door and enjoy the dinner, suddenly you will feel walking into a different country or times. From Western to Asian cuisines, from International chain to local brand restaurants, you name it. You will discover in this place. Try it, I'm sure that worth it for you to visit and spend your time with your friends. Also, you can walk around this area after your dinner, you will enjoy the city nightlife with a quiet and peaceful feeling visit. 這是上海必遊之地。 你可以選擇白天來這裡，但大多數人選擇晚上來這裡用餐。 肯定你會感受到上海的不同看法。 在周末期間，你會看到很多人坐在門外享用晚餐，突然間你會感覺走進一個不同的國家或時代。 從西方到亞洲美食，從國際連鎖餐廳到本地品牌餐廳，任您挑選。 你會在這個地方發現。 嘗試一下，我相信你值得一遊，並與朋友共度時光。 此外，您可以在晚餐後在這個區域散步，享受寧靜祥和的城市夜生活。
4. Maoming Road
5. Zhongshan Road
6. Tian Zi Fang
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,005 reviews
Reviewed By LoveTravelling1116 - Singapore, Singapore
Tian Zi Fang is the quintessential tourist heaven for souvenir-hunting shopaholic. Its intertwined narrow pathways are filled with numerous adorable shops, with each specializing in diverse variety of products. Though this attraction is not as vast in space as Yuyuan, the quality of souvenirs is not any inferior. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to purchase magnets of unique design, distinctive from Yuyuan’s one. I happened to chance upon a Taiwanese food store named Super Fries selling long fried potatoes fries with different toppings. As a French Fries lover, I quickly bought one packet to try, only to realise that this was the worst French Fries I had ever tasted in my whole life. I forced myself to finish the entire packet. It neither has the potato flavour nor did it taste crispy, but it was just extremely bland. Do note that there is limited food selling within this attraction site. For vegetarians visiting Tian Zi Fang, there is a nearby vegetarian restaurant named Super Vegan restaurant selling authentic Chinese cuisine. This restaurant is located at a shopping mall next to Dapuqiao station, which is the nearest train station to Tian Zi Fang. If you are here for shopping, do visit its nearby Buddha-glass-sculpture museum called Liuli China Museum, for some awe-inspiring aesthetics immersion, to perfect your trip for the day.
7. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,834 reviews
Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town also known as the "pearl stream." Best known for its bridges, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties, the various spans are built of wood, marble and stone.
Reviewed By Chinagirlz5 - Shanghai, China
Such a lovely and peaceful venue. It’s very close to Shanghai and it offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city. We chose to take the metro and it was the best decision! No traffic jam and a brand new metro line (#17) that took us all the way there. The town is well taken care of , lovely and quaint. Perfect for a stroll, a cup of coffee and some light lunch. The people were extremely kind and we all had a wonderful day ! Make sure to visit the temple and although it might seem a bit pricey , the boat ride was a welcome addition to our day! We were lucky to go on a beautiful autumn day with a stunning light to better appreciate this historical town.
