Shanghai: Global Hub & Art Deco Dreams

Explore China’s most cosmopolitan city. Find the best views of the Bund, navigate the French Concession, and discover the top museums and nightlife.

Night view of Shanghai's Pudong skyline from across the Huangpu River. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is prominently lit in purple, alongside other illuminated skyscrapers like the Shanghai Tower and Jin Mao Tower. In the mid-ground, boats traverse the river, while the foreground features a lively waterfront promenade with people, green park areas, and a large reflective sphere sculpture.

Shanghai Layover Guide: Maximizing 24-48 Hours in China's Metropolis

Staring down a long transit at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) can feel daunting, but staying inside the terminal is [...]

High-angle view of the Shanghai skyline at sunset, showing the Huangpu River winding through the city. On the far side, iconic Pudong skyscrapers including the Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower are brightly lit against an orange and grey sky. Buildings and roads on the near side are also illuminated, with trees and a park visible in the foreground.

Where to Stay in Shanghai: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors

Choosing where to stay in Shanghai determines the entire rhythm of your trip. With a population pushing 29 million in [...]

Exterior view of the Shanghai Museum building, featuring its light-colored stone tiled facade with a curved upper section and a prominent glass entrance reflecting sky and nearby buildings. A large tree with green and some brown leaves partially frames the top of the museum against a blue sky.

A Visitor's Guide to the Shanghai Museum: What to See and Do

If you only visit one museum in China, make it this one. While Beijing has the Forbidden City for imperial [...]

A long, modern subway station platform with a train visible behind platform screen doors on the right. The station features a distinctive ceiling with numerous white, wavy, undulating panels, and curved white structural arches along the left wall. Yellow 'EXIT' and 'Line 10' signs in Chinese and English hang from the ceiling. A bright yellow safety line runs along the edge of the reflective grey platform. A few people are visible in the distance.

Shanghai Metro Guide: Navigating the City Like a Local

Arriving in Shanghai feels like stepping into the future, but the sheer scale of this metropolis can be intimidating. With [...]

High-angle aerial view of the Wukang Mansion, a distinctive triangular red-brick apartment building with curved balconies and a rounded corner, at a street intersection in Shanghai. Two empty, tree-lined streets lead away from the building, and a hazy city skyline fills the background.

Shanghai French Concession Walking Guide: Best Streets & Hidden Cafes

If the futuristic skyline of the Bund is Shanghai’s face, the Former French Concession (FFC) is its soul. While most [...]

Panoramic view of Hangzhou West Lake in China, showing Leifeng Pagoda on a tree-covered hill, and a traditional pavilion on a small square island in the clear blue water. Lush green trees, including weeping willows, line the lake's edge, with distant mountains and a modern city skyline visible under a bright blue sky.

Shanghai Day Trips by High-Speed Rail: Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Hidden Gems

Shanghai is an electric metropolis, but the sensory overload of the Bund and Nanjing Road can be intense. Fortunately, the [...]