# Shanghai

Old Shanghai and new Shanghai across one river: the Bund, Yu Garden and the Lujiazui skyline. Shanghai is where many visitors to East China land first, and most of its highlights sit close together on either side of the Huangpu River.

## At a glance

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| Altitude | 4 m |
| Best time | Mar–May, Oct–Dec |
| Suggested stay | 2–3 days |

## What to expect

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

### The Bund

A row of early-20th-century buildings along the Huangpu River, facing the Lujiazui towers on the other side. Free. The riverside promenade is flat, so it is easy walking.

## 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

- [Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in 14 Days: Three Cities of Chinese Culture](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/beijing-xian-shanghai-14d) — from ¥12,245 per person, based on 6 guests in twin share.
- [Classic Jiangnan: Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Wuzhen](https://unclepandatravel.com/tours/jiangnan-7d) — from ¥5,400 per person, based on 6 guests in twin share.

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