Xintiandi (Xin Tian Di)

新天地

Shanghai's reinvented shikumen labyrinth where 1920s stone-gate houses now cradle Michelin-starred dining, avant-garde galleries

The Bund

外滩

Where 19th-century trade empires and 21st-century finance collide along Shanghai's iconic waterfront.

Yu Garden (Yu Yuan)

豫园

One of the best and oldest of the five classical gardens of Shanghai

People's Square

人民广场

Where Shanghai's subway arteries meet above-ground theater of human traffic

Tianzifang (Tian Zi Fang)

田子坊

A labyrinth of 1930s shikumen alleyways reborn as Shanghai's bohemian heart, art studios, hipster cafés, and silk boutiques

Jing'an Temple

静安寺

it features China’s largest seated jade Buddha (3.8m high), a massive Ming‑dynasty bronze bell, exquisite camphor‑wood

Shanghai Museum

上海博物馆

its comprehensive collection of ancient Chinese art, including exquisite bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and jade

Laowaijie (Laowai Street, Lao Wai Jie)

老外街101

A boozy United Nations of expat nostalgia in Shanghai, where German beer halls, Turkish kebab stands, and British pubs

Jade Buddha Temple (Yu Fo Temple)

玉佛寺

renowned for its exquisite white jade Buddha statues and serene atmosphere, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.