Shanghai · 4 m
Shanghai
Old Shanghai and new Shanghai across one river: the Bund, Yu Garden and the Lujiazui skyline.
Altitude
4 m
Best time
Mar–May, Oct–Dec
Suggested stay
2–3 days
Shanghai is where many visitors to East China land first. The Bund is best after dark, Yu Garden is best early in the morning, and the Shanghai Tower deck shows how far the city now reaches.
Best way to see it
- Walk the Bund and Nanjing Road in the evening
- See Yu Garden first thing, then the Shanghai Museum East Branch
- Go up the Shanghai Tower for the view across Lujiazui
Yu Garden closes on Mondays and the Museum East Branch on Tuesdays (except public holidays).
Sights
A row of early-20th-century buildings along the Huangpu River, facing the Lujiazui towers on the other side. Free.
Flat riverside promenade
Good to know
- Until 14 Nov 2027 the People's Square branch of the Shanghai Museum shows only a paid Americas exhibition (¥148 full price).
- Singapore passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Our trips that visit Shanghai
14D13N#BXS14
Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in 14 Days: Three Cities of Chinese Culture
Max sleep
400m
Gentle day
≤6k steps
Longest drive
~7–8 h
From, per person
S$2,345¥12,245
Based on 6 guests · twin share
7D6N#JN7
Classic Jiangnan: Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Wuzhen
Max sleep
10m
Gentle day
≤7k steps
Longest drive
~2.5 h
From, per person
S$1,035¥5,400
Based on 6 guests · twin share
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