Shanghai
A city of art-deco skylines, former French Concession leafy boulevards, and relentless forward momentum
Top Highlights
- 1 The Bund
- 2 Yu Garden
- 3 Tianzifang
- 4 Pudong Skyline
- 5 French Concession
Visa & Entry
144-hr & 15-day visa-free
Citizens of many countries can enter China visa-free for up to 15 days, or use the 144-hour transit visa-free scheme for shorter visits.
Full visa guideBest Time to Visit
Mar–May & Sep–Nov
Suggested stay: 3–5 days. Avoid the Golden Week holiday (1–7 October) and Spring Festival (Jan/Feb) — crowds are enormous and prices peak.
Seasonal travel guide42 articles — page 6 of 7
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hangzhouHangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai 2026: West Lake, Longjing Tea & What to See in One Day
The Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai — HSR times and tickets, an efficient West Lake circuit (by boat or on foot), the Longjing tea village 20 minutes from the lake, the Leifeng Pagoda at sunset, and how to make the most of a single day in China's most beautiful city.
Updated May 2026
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shanghaiWhere to Stay in Shanghai 2026: French Concession, Bund & Best Neighbourhoods by Budget
Shanghai accommodation by neighbourhood — the French Concession for boutique hotels and independent restaurants, the Bund area for the skyline view (and premium prices), Jing'an for central balance, Pudong for business travel. Specific hotel picks at budget (¥250-500/night), mid-range (¥700-1500/night), and luxury (¥2000+/night).
Updated May 2026
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shanghaiShanghai Disneyland Complete Guide 2026: Tickets, Best Rides & First-Timer Tips
Everything you need to know about visiting Shanghai Disney Resort — how to book tickets, which rides are worth the queues, the best dining options, and how to get the most out of a single day or weekend visit.
Updated May 2026
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shanghaiJade Buddha Temple Shanghai Guide 2026: Visiting Hours, Buddhist Customs & Tips
The Jade Buddha Temple is Shanghai's most famous Buddhist temple — home to two exquisite white jade Buddha statues brought from Myanmar in 1882, set amid active monastic life in the heart of the modern city. This 2026 guide covers the temple's history, the jade statues, visiting etiquette, the excellent vegetarian restaurant, ticket prices, and how to make the most of this spiritual oasis in Shanghai.
Updated May 2026
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shanghaiShanghai Nightlife Guide 2026: French Concession Speakeasies, Bund Bars & Live Music
Shanghai's world-class nightlife — the hidden speakeasy bars tucked behind bookshops and dry-cleaners in the French Concession, rooftop bars along the Bund (Bar Rouge is the classic, Flair is newer), craft beer in Jing'an, Yuyintang for indie and metal bands, and where to eat after midnight. Shanghai after dark explained properly.
Updated May 2026
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suzhouSuzhou Day Trip from Shanghai 2026: Gardens, Silk & Canal Walks in One Perfect Day
The perfect Suzhou day trip from Shanghai — taking the 25-minute HSR, the best two or three gardens to combine (Humble Administrator's, Master of Nets, Tiger Hill), the Shantang Street canal walk, where to buy genuine Suzhou silk, and getting back before dark.
Updated May 2026
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