Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
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A busy urban street with tall buildings, billboards, and traffic lights.
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Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions

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The Bund

9.2/10 (2,555 reviews)
Join the fashionable crowds as they wander along this world-famous riverside boulevard, where the opulent buildings tell of Shanghai’s international trading history.
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Activities

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

NZ$17
per adult
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

NZ$226
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

NZ$18
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

NZ$132
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Yu Garden in Shanghai

Best of Shanghai Day Tour

NZ$132
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Shanghai Day Tour
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

NZ$21
per adult
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown Shanghai Hotel Deals

Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$313 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$313
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Quain g camille ivy very good staff very nice location"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

5 out of 5
555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$306 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$306
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"A pleasant stay with clean, comfortable rooms and a great variety of breakfast options. The location is also convenient, making it easy to get around and explore the area. Overall, a comfortable and enjoyable experience"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is NZ$276 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$276
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$327 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$327
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District ...
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$191 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$191
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Henan Central Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$307 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$307
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"5 min walk from nanjing road and the bund very nice breakfast and staff really helpfull"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Pudong

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

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Jing'an

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Jade Buddha Temple.

A large circular plaza with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent circular structure in the center.

Huangpu

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

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Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

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Xuhui

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

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