TripSmithShanghai
A curated guide to Shanghai, China: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- The Bund 4.7★ (7,300 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Shanghai Tower 4.6★ (3,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower 4.6★ (7,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street 4.6★ (2,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Yu Garden 4.5★ (5,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Tianzifang 4.2★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum 4.2★ (1,800 reviews) · Science museum
- Waitan Sightseeing Tunnel 4.1★ (1,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Starbucks Reserve Roastery 星巴克臻选上海烘焙工坊 4.5★ (720 reviews) · Cafe
- Resume Coffee 4.8★ (57 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Ministry of Crab 4.8★ (23 reviews) · Restaurant
- Mai Coffee 4.8★ (19 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Café del Volcán 4.6★ (77 reviews) · Coffee shop
- The Press 4.5★ (115 reviews) · Restaurant
- RAC Coffee & Bar 4.5★ (105 reviews) · Restaurant
- Mietal Hands Shanghai Branch 4.5★ (61 reviews) · Coffee shop
Where to drink
- Bar No.3 4.8★ (10 reviews) · Bar
- Sober Company 4.7★ (50 reviews) · Bar
- CAPTAIN BAR 4.5★ (230 reviews) · Bar
- The Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria 4.6★ (89 reviews) · Bar
- The Glamour Bar 4.4★ (33 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: The Bund
- Afternoon: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
- Dinner: Starbucks Reserve Roastery 星巴克臻选上海烘焙工坊
- Nightcap: Bar No.3
Day 2
- Morning: Shanghai Tower
- Afternoon: Yu Garden
- Dinner: Resume Coffee
- Nightcap: Sober Company
Day 3
- Morning: Oriental Pearl TV Tower
- Afternoon: Tianzifang
- Dinner: Ministry of Crab
- Nightcap: CAPTAIN BAR
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Shanghai?
With 20 notable sights and 11 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.