The Bund, skyscrapers & art deco
Shanghai
Shànghǎi · Where East meets futurist
China's dazzling commercial capital. Colonial-era waterfront mansions face a science-fiction skyline across the river, while leafy former-concession streets hide the city's coolest cafes and bars.
Top sightsSights
The Bund
A riverside promenade of 1920s banking palaces facing the neon towers of Pudong — best at dusk.
Yu Garden
A classical Ming-dynasty garden and bazaar of rockeries, ponds and dumpling houses.
Former French Concession
Plane-tree avenues, boutiques and cafes in the city's most walkable, atmospheric quarter.
Pudong skyline
Ride to the top of the Shanghai Tower — the world's second-tallest building — for dizzying views.
Tianzifang
A warren of converted lane houses packed with craft studios, tea shops and street food.
What to eatFood
Xiaolongbao
Delicate soup dumplings — the city's signature bite.
Shengjianbao
Pan-fried pork buns, crisp on the bottom and juicy inside.
Hairy crab
An autumn delicacy prized for its rich golden roe.
Good to know
- The Maglev hits 300 km/h from Pudong airport into town.
- Cross the river by ferry or metro for the best skyline angles.
- Humid summers — spring and autumn are most comfortable.
Getting there
Two airports (Pudong PVG for international, Hongqiao SHA for domestic) and the country's densest high-speed rail hub.
Next city
Suzhou