SHANGHAI

Introduction

Shanghai Overview

As one of the most exciting cities in the world, Shanghai is a fast-paced, futuristic metropolis with towering skyscrapers and rapidly gentrifying neighbourhoods. To experience the ultimate that Shanghai has to offer, explore our highly selective Shanghai Guide for the best selection of hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do in Shanghai right now.

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Where to Sleep

BEST HOTELS  Shanghai plays host to some of the most luxurious 5-star hotels in Asia, along with a handful of sophisticated design hotels and intimate, affordable guest houses. Here are some of the best hotels in Shanghai right now:

1. Best Design Hotel - The PuLi Hotel

2. Best Luxury Hotel - Park Hyatt Shanghai

3. Best Budget-Chic Hotel - The Waterhouse Hotel

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Where to Eat

BEST RESTAURANTS  Shanghai boasts a cutting-edge restaurant scene, with a wide range of international restaurants mixed in with local Chinese eateries. Here are some of our favourite restaurants in Shanghai right now:

1. Best Chinese Restaurant - Lost Heaven

2. Best Dim Sum - Din Tai Fung

3. Best International Cuisine - Table No. 1

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Where to Play

BEST NIGHTLIFE  Shanghai's nightlife scene boasts everything from ultra-exclusive private clubs, to intimate cocktail bars and wine bars. Our favourite nightlife places in Shanghai includes the following places:

1. Best Cocktail Bar - El Coctel

2. Best Wine Bar - DR Wine

3. Best Panormaic Views - Vue Bar

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City Snapshot

A. The Bund - This historic district is one of Shanghai’s must-visit areas, surrounded by the winding Huangpu River and Shanghai’s most prestigious government and commercial buildings dating back to colonial times.

B. Pudong - Shanghai’s futuristic commercial and shopping district, also home to several of the world’s tallest buildings and the city's most luxurious hotels.

C. The French Concession - As Shanghai’s most charming area filled with designer boutiques, shopping malls, restaurants and nightspots, this area centers around Huauhai Road and extends from Shanghai’s Old City to Jinjiang Road.

D. Moganshan Road (“M50”) Art Gallery District - A formerly abandoned warehouse district, this area is now Shanghai’s coolest up-and-coming contemporary art district with over 120 studios and galleries.

Detailed Google Map of Shanghai