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Places to Visit in Shanghai

Explore Shanghai’s riverfront landmarks, historic neighbourhoods, gardens and water-town streets.

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The pavilion and pond at the Yuyuan bazaar in Shanghai

Yu Garden

4.5/ 5CTN score

A classical garden beside the lanes and pavilions of Yuyuan bazaar.

Ticket required
Shanghai Tower and the Lujiazui skyline at sunset

Shanghai Tower

4.5/ 5CTN score

A twisting landmark with far-reaching views across the city.

Reservation required
A canal and stone bridge in Zhujiajiao

Zhujiajiao

4.0/ 5CTN score

Canals, stone bridges and waterside streets beyond central Shanghai.

Ticket required
Wukang Mansion at a tree-lined Shanghai street corner

Wukang Road

4.0/ 5CTN score

Tree-lined streets and distinctive early twentieth-century architecture.

Free entry
Tianzifang lane entrance and its Chinese sign

Tianzifang

4.0/ 5CTN score

Old residential lanes home to small shops and creative studios.

Free entry
The Oriental Pearl Tower beside the Lujiazui skyscrapers

Oriental Pearl Tower

4.5/ 5CTN score

The distinctive riverside tower at the tip of Lujiazui.

Ticket required

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