Shanghai Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
provincial-level municipality in China
About Shanghai
Shanghai is a fascinating mix of East and West. It has historicshikumen(石库门) houses that blend the styles of Chinese houses with European design flair, and it has one of the richest collections ofArt Decobuildings in the world. There were concessions (designated districts) controlled by Western powers in the late 19th and early 20th century, so many neighbourhoods have buildings in various Western styles. History has shaped Shanghai's cityscape significantly. British-style buildings can still be seen onthe Bund, while French-style buildings are still to be found in the formerFrench Concession. What was once a horse racing track on the edge the British area is nowPeople's Park, with a major metro interchange underneath. Other metro stops include the railway station at the edge of what was o
Top Attractions in Shanghai
Explore the best things to see and do in Shanghai:
- ★China Odyssey Tours
- ★People's Square
- ★The Bund
Shanghai Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 18 sections including: