Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1CAD = 4.73CNY
Official languages
Chinese
Best time to visit
OCT - APR
Cool, comfortable temperature; do note that December-September is peak season and quite crowded
FEB - APR
Cherry Blossoms
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
15 hours
When departing from Toronto

Shanghai
Regarded as Asia's New York, Shanghai, is deemed as the financial and cultural center of China.
Experience breathtaking city views atop the Oriental Pearl Tower, one of the most important and best-maintained tourist attractions in China. Visit the Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village, the Venice of East, and learn more about ancient China. Find yourself in the heart of one of the world's busiest shopping districts on Nanjing Road and fill your tummies with joy and great food by purchasing baskets of Xiao Long Bao along the way!
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Top things to do in Shanghai
Shanghai Happy Valley
Disney Premier Access - Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise
Yu Garden Admission Ticket in Shanghai
Shanghai Wild Animal Park Ticket
Xu Yan - Immersive Imperial Banquet of Ancient China's Tang Dynasty | Shanghai Flagship Store
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park tickets
LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort Ticket
Shanghai Palace Banquet | A Grand Feast of the Han Dynasty Court
Shanghai Yaoxue Snow World Ticket
Oriental Pearl Tower Ticket
Top attractions in Shanghai
Shanghai Disneyland©
Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Tianzifang
Shanghai Tower
The Bund
Yu Garden
Shanghai Zoo
Shanghai Circus World
Nanjinglu Street
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Transport in Shanghai
Shanghai|Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Shanghai Disneyland Transfer
Shanghai Maglev Train Ticket
Airport transfer: Shanghai Hongqiao / Pudong Airport to Shanghai urban area (multiple vehicle types)
Chartered Tour Shanghai City Chartered Car (Full-day/Half-day optional)
Shanghai|Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Airport Transfer
One-way Transfer between Downtown Hangzhou and Shanghai
Mainland China Bus & Metro Card
Zhujiajiao Private Car Charter from Shanghai
Legoland Shanghai Private Transfer
China Train Tickets
Private Car Charter to Cities Around Shanghai (Suzhou / Wuxi / Wuzhen / Hangzhou / Hengdian / Qiandao Lake)
Hotels in Shanghai
Jinjiang Inn Select Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestri
Courtyard by Marriott (Shanghai International Resort)
Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
Reviews of Shanghai activities
Quick facts about Shanghai
FAQs about Shanghai
What is Shanghai best known for?
What is Shanghai best known for?
China’s biggest and busiest city, Shanghai is known as the “Oriental Paris” – rivaling New York and Paris in terms of modernity and culture. Famous for its shopping streets, skyscrapers, historical landmarks and colorful landmarks, Shanghai is not just a stop-over on that list, but a destination to explore and experience.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
While it is usually peak tourist season during the summer, the best time to visit Shanghai is from October to November when the crowds are sparse and the weather is chilly and comfortable.
Where is the best location for tourists to stay in Shanghai?
Where is the best location for tourists to stay in Shanghai?
For visitors looking for somewhere central, the best place to stay is along The Bund, which gives you access to Shanghai’s most iconic landmarks. For those who want a more traditional experience in Shanghai, the Old Town is the best place to say. Pudong is also an up-and-coming neighborhood surrounded by high-rise buildings and skyscrapers.
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Top Activities and Tours
- 1 Shanghai Disneyland Ticket
- 2 Oriental Pearl Tower
- 3 Shanghai Greenhouse Garden
- 4 Shanghai Tower Ticket
- 5 Yu Garden Admission Ticket in Shanghai
- 6 Shanghai Wild Animal Park Ticket
- 7 Huangpu River Cruise(Qingjiang Line)
- 8 Shanghai Maglev Train Ticket
- 9 Shanghai Happy Valley
- 10 LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort Ticket
- 11 Shuiguo Shanghai Hongqiao
- 12 Fengjing Ancient Town
- 13 Shanghai Highlights and Zhujiajiao Water Town Day Tour
- 14 Shanghai Bamboo7 Massage | Near People's Square
- 15 Shanghai Ocean Aquarium Ticket
- 16 Jin Mao Tower Observation Deck Ticket
- 17 Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Ticket
- 18 Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden
- 19 Shanghai Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
- 20 Shanghai Airport Luggage Services by LuggAgent
Popular Hotels and Places to Stay
- 1 Shanghai Disneyland Hotel
- 2 Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
- 3 Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
- 4 Conrad Shanghai
- 5 Intercity Hotel Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street The Bund
- 6 Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
- 7 Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
- 8 Amara Shanghai
- 9 SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund
- 10 The Yard Boutique Hotel Shanghai
- 11 Novotel Shanghai Clover
- 12 Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden On The Bund
- 13 SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Chengman Huangpu River
- 14 The Kunlun Hua Ting Hotel & Towers,Shanghai
- 15 Hi Cozy International Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund & 24h English Services
- 16 Atour Hotel Nanjing East Road, Shanghai on the Bund
- 17 Hilton Garden Inn Shanghai Lujiazui
- 18 Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
- 19 MaxX by Steigenberger Shanghai on the Bund
- 20 Yitel Premium Hotel Shanghai Xuhui