Hotels in Shanghai, China

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Why visit Shanghai

A dynamic blend of historic charm and cutting-edge modernity where colonial architecture meets futuristic skyscrapers

Best time to visit: Spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November) for mild weather and fewer crowds

  • Walk the Bund promenade at night for the Lujiazui skyline
  • Get lost in Yu Garden and the old-town bazaar
  • Stroll the plane-tree lanes of the former French Concession
  • See the Shanghai Museum’s bronzes and ceramics
  • Go up a Lujiazui tower for the observation deck
  • Metro out to Zhujiajiao water town (Line 17)

Getting around: The metro is vast, cheap, and signed in English — get a Shanghai Public Transportation Card or use the Metro QR code app

Local tip: Soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) are the must-eat — join the queue at a local favorite rather than a tourist-strip shop

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