Shanghai

Where old and futuristic China meet

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

The Bund · Historic waterfront

Riverside promenade of colonial façades facing the neon towers of Pudong. Best: Oct–Nov & Mar–May

Yu Garden · Classical garden

Intricate Ming-era garden of rockeries and pavilions in the old town. Best: Mar–May & Oct

Nanjing Road · Shopping street

Dazzling pedestrian shopping boulevard running to the Bund. Best: Year-round

Shanghai Tower · Observation deck

China's tallest tower, twisting up to a giddy glass observation floor. Best: Oct–Nov

Jade Buddha Temple · Temple

Buddhist temple housing jade Buddha statue carved from single block, serene atmosphere. Best: Oct–Apr

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