Shanghai (上海)

Attractions in Shanghai

The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Disneyland, Zhujiajiao Water Town.

Popular Routes

Day 1: The Bund → Yu Garden → French Concession; Day 2: Disneyland or Shanghai Museum; Day 3: Zhujiajiao Water Town → Nanjing Road.

Food & Dining

Xiaolongbao, Shengjianbao, Hairy crab, Sweet and sour pork, Nanxiang steamed buns, Scallion oil noodles.

Shopping

Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, Xintiandi, Tianzifang, IFC Mall, Global Harbor.

Local Vibe & Fun Facts

Local Vibe: Shanghai is China's most cosmopolitan city — fast, fashionable, and slightly competitive. Locals love a good bargain, late-night supper, and discussing real estate over coffee.

Fun Facts:

• The name Shanghai means 'Upon the Sea' and it grew from a small fishing village into one of the world's largest cities in just 150 years.

• Shanghai has the world's longest metro network by route length, and it keeps growing.

• The famous xiaolongbao soup dumplings were perfected in Shanghai's Nanxiang town.

Speak Like a Local

Shanghai locals speak their own flavor of Mandarin. Try these phrases to earn a smile:

侬好 (nóng hǎo) — Hello in Shanghainese — sounds warmer than standard Mandarin.

交关 (jiāo guān) — A lot / very much.

邪气 (xié qì) — Extremely / very — used to emphasize how good something is.

Famous People

• Lu Xun — China's greatest modern writer lived in Shanghai during the 1920s and 1930s and wrote sharp social critiques.

• Zhou Enlai — The first premier of China studied and worked in Shanghai before becoming a statesman.

• Yao Ming — The retired NBA superstar and one of China's most recognizable athletes was born in Shanghai.