The Tourist’s Must-See List: Shanghai, China

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Where East meets West, Shanghai is an exciting, modern city and a great place to start your China adventure. Explore this cosmopolitan city filled with historic sites and a bright future.


  • The Bund

Stroll the Bund during the day and night for the best views and people watching in Shanghai.

  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Explore this lush family garden in the heart of Shanghai.

  • Shanghai Museum

See one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese art in the world.

  • People’s Park and the Marriage Market

The most unique sightseeing experience in Shanghai! Walk through the gorgeous People’s Park and find your way to the Marriage Market. Here you will find parents talking with other parents to set up their adult children on dates. Pass by umbrellas that advertise bachelors and bachelorettes’ ages, heights, jobs, incomes, educations, and more. (The Marriage Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.)

  • Zhu Jia Jiao village

Cruise the canals of this ancient town and wander through family estates and gardens.

  • Suzhou

Take a day trip to Suzhou by high-speed train and cruise the canals of the old town and visit the Ou garden.

  • Nanjing Road

See the bright lights and busy streets in one of Shanghai’s busiest shopping districts.

  • Xintiandi

Shop, eat, and splurge at this upscale and Western shopping district.

 

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