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Trip.Best Top 26 Best Things to Do in Shanghai [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Shanghai! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Jun 2024
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    󰺂9.9
    4.7/5
    240006 Review
    From109424
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2303 reviews
    "It's really fun, there are a lot of fun projects, it's just impossible to play, next time I want to recommend friends and family to go together. The scenery is particularly beautiful, it is like entering the fairy tale world, the child is so excited that he doesn't know which one to play."
    Shanghai.Shanghai Disney Resort
    20.7km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: A dreamland filled with joy and innocence
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    󰺂8.9
    4.7/5
    148371 Review
    From38270
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6610 reviews
    "Play on the Bund. After getting off the boat, stroll the Bund Observation Deck. Here you can see the Oriental Pearl Series buildings across the river, or you can enjoy the World Buildings? Taking pictures while walking ~ Waibaidu Bridge, snuggling up to the Huangpu River. Zhapu Road Bridge, many photographers here are taking pictures"
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.7km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: A landmark perfect for night views in Shanghai
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    󰺂8.6
    4.8/5
    153274 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 19533 reviews
    "it’s an amazing experience! I strongly encourage everyone to visit both in the morning and at night as the view and vibe is different for both timing. definitely a must visit place in Shanghai!"
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    1.8km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: A must-visit site in Shanghai, where you can marvel at world-class night views
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    󰺂8.4
    4.7/5
    102681 Review
    From31731
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 438 reviews
    "Giant pandas are indeed the most popular animals in the zoo! Due to the heavy rain recently, the pandas are indoors. The giant panda hall is full of people, especially the pandas who are not sleeping, so popular!"
    Shanghai.Kangqiao, Nanhui Area
    30.6km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: Opened in 1995, the Shanghai Wild Animal Park was one of the first AAAAA (highest-rated) tourist attractions in China. Visitors can see more than 10,000 exotic animals, most of which are rare wildlife, including giant pandas, snub-nosed monkeys, takins, crested ibis, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, white rhinos, and cheetahs. The park is divided into drive-through and pedestrian areas. The drive-through portions are modeled on safari parks where animals roam through natural habitats. Another popular attraction is the park’s tiger feeding pen where you can witness up close giant tigers. With lots to see and do, the Shanghai Wild Animal Park is fun for people of all ages.
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    󰺂8.2
    4.6/5
    38718 Review
    From30577
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 17 reviews
    "Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park offers a captivating marine experience with diverse aquatic exhibits, thrilling rides, and interactive shows. Highlights include a spectacular underwater tunnel, dolphin and sea lion performances, and close encounters with marine life. It's a premier destination for family entertainment and marine education in Shanghai."
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
    54km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100
    Highlights: Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park has been rated as a national 4A-level tourist Attraction. With the theme of marine culture, it has created five major areas and a resort hotel. It has 16 star shows such as "Killer Whale Science Show", "Sea Lion Express" and "Dolphin Romance"; it has six major animal exhibition venues such as the Antarctic Penguin House and the Sea Animal Exploration Hall, and provides more than ten amusement facilities such as volcano rafting and dolphin roller coaster, bringing together more than 30,000 marine creatures.The Ultraman Theme Pavilion is a theme pavilion jointly created by Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park and Xin Chuanghua. It is located in the Undersea Wonderland theme area of ​​Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. It consists of five major theme areas: Ultraman Theme Exhibition Area, Ultraman Theme Restaurant, Ultraman Frozen Theater, Ultraman Light Shop, and Ultraman Amusement Center.Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park presents the "Blue Star Troopers" sea and land mecha parade. The parade team is nearly 200 meters long and weighs more than 60 tons. More than ten mecha giants perform in the theme area of ​​the Ice and Snow Kingdom every day. Combining IP interactive entertainment, immersive performances, and theme parades, it will bring great shock and sensory impact to tourists.Specific open areas of the park (subject to the opening of the Attraction on the day):Amusement equipment: Dolphin roller coaster, volcano rafting, time-space cable car, deep sea voyage, fast penguin, happy little flying fish, flying giant fish, ocean wooden horse, pelican adventure;Performances and venues: Killer whale science show, Ultraman venue, Ultraman electronic music square, sea and land mecha parade, sea lion express, sea beast exploration hall/sea beast science feeding show, dolphin adventure, small town party, tribal carnival, rainforest style, water flying man.
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    󰺂7.7
    4.6/5
    42809 Review
    From29808
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 967 reviews
    "Shanghai Ocean Aquarium offers a stunning underwater experience with its impressive collection of marine life. Highlights include the world's longest underwater tunnel, diverse aquatic exhibits, and a focus on conservation. It's an educational and entertaining destination, perfect for families and anyone fascinated by ocean ecosystems."
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.9km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100
    Highlights: The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is located in the bustling Lujiazui section of Pudong, Shanghai. Located near the Oriental Pearl Tower, the aquarium exhibits a wide variety of marine life. The Aquarium's 168m underwater tunnel is a central attraction and provides visitors the chance to explore several distinct aquatic environments. There are many animal species on display, including spotted seals, antarctic penguins, giant salamanders, Chinese alligators,and treasures such as weedy seadragons and zebra sharks.
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    󰺂7.7
    4.6/5
    10426 Review
    From22116
    "The Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai offers breathtaking views of the city's skyline, blending modern skyscrapers with historic landmarks. The cruise provides a serene escape, showcasing iconic sites like the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower, making it a memorable way to experience Shanghai's vibrant urban landscape."
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    2.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Taking a tour of the Huangpu River aboard the “Qingyou River” cruise is one of the ways to enjoy the city’s bustling scenery. The west bank of the Huangpu River is home to the famous cosmopolitan buildings of the Bund, while the east bank is the modern Lujiazui financial district. When night falls, lights on both sides of the river shine bright and the scenery is stunning.
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    󰺂7.7
    4.7/5
    43793 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4681 reviews
    "I believe Nanjing road is a good place to go at night with friends. Explore the stores and after exploring, go to the bund to enjoy the night view avoid going during the holidays!"
    Shanghai.People's Square Area
    1.3km from downtown
    No. 7 of Night Attractions
    Highlights: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street runs roughly east-west for 1,500 m from People’s Square to the Bund. Known to some as China’s Fifth Avenue, it is a premiere shopping destination with many well-known brands filling the retail space. After dark the street glows with light from all the signage and store displays. On most nights, the area is packed with a mixture of locals and tourists hunting for bargains or trying to find a table at one of the many restaurants. Given its central location and popularity, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street should be on anyone’s must-see list of Shanghai attractions.
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    󰺂7.7
    4.6/5
    12331 Review
    From34616
    "Overlooking the city, I am at the top of Shanghai. The mood also flew to the highest point, as infinitely as the scenery of the city. The Shanghai top sightseeing hall is a famous attraction in the Shanghai Central Building, providing a great view of the entire Shanghai. The unique design of the sightseeing hall integrates many modern architectural technologies, so that tourists can feel the power of technology while enjoying the beautiful scenery. First of all, from the viewing experience, the Shanghai Zhiyi Tourism Hall is undoubtedly very good. Standing high, you can see the whole picture of Shanghai, whether it is the bustling Lujiazui Financial District or the historic Bund, you can have a panoramic view. Moreover, the sightseeing hall also has multiple viewing platforms, so that tourists can enjoy different scenery from different angles. Secondly, the Shanghai Tower is also very well equipped. There are many lounge areas in the Tower for tourists to rest and taste food. At the same time, there are also various souvenir shops, tourists can buy souvenirs related to Shanghai Tower and keep them as souvenirs. However, some tourists did not rate the Shanghai-Top Sightseeing Hall particularly high. Some tourists believe that the relatively high ticket prices may exceed some tourists' budgets. In addition, some tourists who are afraid of heights may feel uncomfortable because the Sightseeing Hall is located on the upper floors of the Shanghai Central Building. Overall, the Sightseeing Hall is a worthwhile attraction, especially for tourists who like to overlook the city. However, due to the high ticket prices and possible height fear problems, visitors need to be fully prepared before they go."
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    3km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Asia 100
    Highlights: The Top of Shanghai Observatory of Shanghai Tower is the functional experience area of ​​Shanghai Tower. In the 360-degree full-view observation hall of Shanghai Tower, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and World Financial Center up close, and overlook the World Expo Park, City God Temple, Shanghai Stadium and Hongqiao Airport with a panoramic view. You can see the Suzhou River and the Huangpu River meandering towards the Yangtze River and flowing into the East China Sea.Growing Skyline: The exhibition is located in the prologue hall of the Shanghai Top Exhibition Hall on the first underground floor. A 100-second real-life animated film is used to condense the development history of the Bund and the Pudong Lujiazui skyline over the past 170 years since Shanghai opened as a port in 1840. It uses images and sounds to synthesize dynamic images to intuitively show the rapid changes in the city of Shanghai. Tall buildings are rising from the ground, and the heights are constantly being refreshed, until Shanghai Tower has become a new height and a new landmark in Shanghai.The Shanghai Tower in Shanghai: It is divided into three themes: the charm of Shanghai, the height of Shanghai, and the Shanghai Tower of Shanghai. It uses a combination of dynamic and static, virtual and real display methods to intersperse dynamic images with static photos to show people from different perspectives. Shanghai-style buildings in different periods and styles gradually display representative buildings in the development process of Shanghai, an international metropolis, as time changes. These buildings are not only rich in architectural beauty but also contain profound historical and cultural heritage. They are the urban connotation rich in Shanghai charm, inheritance and transcendence.Skyscraper Dream: Using the current domestic sports self-luminous transparent screen technology and a transparent crystal model, it comprehensively displays the mystery of skyscrapers. It shows the evolution of the world's tallest building, which has been continuously updated in height since 1885, and also shows the "skyscraper dream" that humans are constantly pursuing. It displays the world's tallest building rankings as of 2020 provided by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). It is a window for an overview of the world's tallest buildings.Gene Bank: The Gene Bank reveals the entire process of planning, birth, and construction of the vertical city of Shanghai Tower. The simulation demonstrated more than 10 world-leading innovations such as sky gardens and dampers, and revealed the unknown genetic structure of many buildings.Vertical City: The Vertical City exhibition area uses the world's cutting-edge 3D printing technology to print a model of the building as a whole with 1:350 nylon material. It uses a main screen plus a split screen and a new media technology display method that integrates sound, light and electricity to showcase the Shanghai Tower. Rainwater collectors, double-glazed curtain walls, BIM construction technology, Shanghai girls, fish music pictures and other rich connotations of green, wisdom and humanity express the concept of vertical cities.The Top of Shanghai Observatory has three of the world's fastest high-speed elevators, which can reach a speed of 18 meters per second. It only takes 55 seconds to reach the Top of Shanghai Observatory on the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower. You can see it through the screen when taking the elevator. Elevator real-time running speed, height and orientation. Not only will each experiencer be shocked by the speed of the elevator, they will also be deeply impressed by its comfort and stability.Sky Post Office: Located on the 118th floor of the Top of Shanghai, each postcard records the beautiful scenery of the Top of Shanghai. Choose one for yourself or your relatives and friends to echo the mood and artistic conception of the moment. The postcards sent here are from the Top of Shanghai. A message is a gift worth cherishing and lasting.Wishing tree: The wishing tree on the 118th floor has also been completely upgraded. Write a wishing card or blessing here and tie it to the wishing tree in the cloud with a red rope. You will look forward to future memory moments and look forward to more. People make high and beautiful "star" wishes on the top of Shanghai.In the 360-degree panoramic sightseeing hall on the Top of Shanghai Observatory, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and the World Financial Center at your feet, overlook the World Expo Park, City God Temple, Shanghai Stadium, and Hongqiao Airport in the distance, and have a panoramic view of the Suzhou River and Huangpu River. It meanders along the Yangtze River and flows into the East China Sea. When you are here, sometimes the blue sky surrounds you like a Tathagata fairyland, sometimes you are above the clouds and you are in a magical world. From the top of Shanghai, you can enjoy all kinds of weather, see the prosperity of the world, and enjoy the wonders of the mountains.Between the Clouds Heart Lock: Hang up a heart lock full of love with your loved one. It is a pious prayer and an eternal promise. Carve the names of a pair of lovers on the lock and seal the hearts of two people. "Locked" together tightly, making their love eternal and leaving a happy testimony on the top of Shanghai.Top of Shanghai Brand Store: The Top of Shanghai Brand Store is located in the Top of Shanghai Observatory on the 118th floor and the sightseeing exit on the B2 floor. It has a dazzling array of products containing elements of Shanghai and Shanghai Tower.
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    󰺂7.5
    4.8/5
    5529 Review
    From9616
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3287 reviews
    "マグレブ乗り場の近くに、バウチャーを読み取ってカードが貰える機械があるので、とても便利だった。簡単な荷物検査あり。速度は思ったより出ていなかった。本数が限られているので、自分のフライトの時間を見て決めた方が良いかも。鈍行より30分くらい早く着くと思うが、乗るのにかなり待つなら普通に電車に乗った方が良いと個人的には思った。リニアに初めて乗ったので、経験としては乗る価値は多いに有りです!乗って良かった。"
    Shanghai.Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area
    8.9km from downtown
    Highlights: The Shanghai Maglev Train is a magnetic levitation train operating between Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road metro station. It travels the 30.5 km distance at speeds as high as 431 km/h. Initially built to demonstrate the viability of such systems, it remains only the third commercially operated maglev system in history. Due to this uniqueness, the Shanghai Maglev Train is something of a tourist attraction with riders sometimes opting to make a roundtrip simply for the enjoyment. Traveling to and from Pudong International Airport, the maglev is an attractive alternative to the subway and certainly an impressive feat of transportation engineering.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
Some Best Things to Do in Shanghai include:Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower, The Bund, Shanghai Wild Animal Park, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai include:Shanghai Disney Resort:4.7, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:4.7, The Bund:4.8, Shanghai Wild Animal Park:4.7, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:4.6
At what locations in Shanghai can Best Things to Do in Shanghai be found?
The Best Things to Do in Shanghai are mainly located in:Shanghai Disney Resort:Shanghai, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:Shanghai, The Bund:Shanghai, Shanghai Wild Animal Park:Shanghai, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:Shanghai
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