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Skyline night view from Bund waterfront on Pudong New Area, Shanghai.

Skyline night view from Bund waterfront on Pudong New Area, Shanghai.

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Shanghai: few cities in the world evoke so much history, excess, glamour, mystique and exotic promise in name alone.

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Best Things to Do

The world's third-largest city, Shanghai blends rich history, fabulous food and a legendary skyscraping skyline. Here are the top things to do.

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Things to Know

Shanghai is a swirling metropolis of around 30 million people. Plan your visit with this first-timer's guide.

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Transportation

As the third-largest city on the planet, Shanghai is vast and sprawling. Here are the best ways to get around in China’s largest city.

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Best Neighborhoods

Shanghai is the third-largest metropolis on the planet. Discover its varied character with this guide to Shanghai's best neighborhoods.

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Money and Costs

Shanghai is a metropolis abounding in energy and excitement and there’s no shortage of interesting things to do. Designer shopping malls, expensive…

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Traveling with Kids

Disneyland Shanghai will reopen on 11 May after closing on 25 January due to the COVID-19 outbreak in China. Now as lockdown restrictions are beginning to…

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