Shanghai Travel Guide
Flights, places to stay, and the best things to do in Shanghai for travelers flying from Vietnam.
Overview
Shanghai, China's dazzling financial capital on the Yangtze River Delta, showcases an extraordinary juxtaposition of colonial heritage and futuristic ambition. From European neoclassical architecture along The Bund facing the sci-fi skyline of Lujiazui to the leafy avenues of the French Concession and mouthwatering xiaolongbao soup dumplings, Shanghai offers an electrifying urban adventure.
Where to stay
People's Square
Central metro nexus (lines 1, 2, 8) with easy walking access to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai Museum, and budget hotels.
View hotel optionsFrench Concession
Charming neighborhood lined with plane trees, historic 1920s shikumen lanes, indie coffee shops, and boutique guesthouses.
View hotel optionsThe Bund / Lujiazui
Premier riverside locations with iconic panoramic views of the Huangpu River, colonial heritage suites, and high-rise luxury towers.
View hotel optionsThings to do
The Bund & Huangpu River Cruise
Stroll past 1920s European heritage banks and take an evening river cruise to admire the neon-lit skyscrapers of Pudong.
Yu Garden & Yuyuan Bazaar
Explore a classical Ming Dynasty garden complete with zigzag bridges, koi ponds, traditional teahouses, and famous soup dumpling stalls.
Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Ascend to the world's second-tallest building for panoramic 360-degree views over the sprawling metropolis from 546 meters up.
Best time to visit
Crisp autumn weather, golden London plane tree foliage in the French Concession, and the peak of the Yangcheng Lake hairy crab season.
Winter festive illumination, festive Yuyuan lantern festival displays, and steaming hot pot dining with fewer tourists.
Travel tips
- 1
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay linked to an international Visa/Mastercard before arrival, as cashless payment is ubiquitous throughout Shanghai.
- 2
Ride the Shanghai Maglev train from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road station at speeds up to 430 km/h in just over 7 minutes.
- 3
Try authentic local dim sum favorites including Nanxiang xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and crispy pan-fried shengjianbao.
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