Your Shanghai trip planner

Discover Shanghai, then book it for less.

Honest neighbourhood guides and side-by-side comparisons of hotels, tours and transfers.

Top destinations

Colonial waterfront facing the Pudong skyline

First-time visitors · Photography · Night views

Skyscrapers, observation decks and luxury hotels

Luxury stays · Families · Skyline views

Tree-lined streets, cafés and boutique stays

Couples · Food lovers · Walking

Ming-dynasty gardens and traditional bazaars

Culture · Street food · Half-day trips

China's most famous shopping street

Shopping · Central base · Budget hotels

Theme park day out for all ages

Families · Theme parks · Day trips

Canals and stone bridges an hour from the city

Day trips · Photography · Culture

Choosing the right neighbourhood shapes your whole trip. Here's how the main districts stack up.

Three towers, three very different views. Compare height, queues and value.

Getting into the city from Shanghai's two airports — time, cost and convenience.

Water towns, theme parks and gardens — which day trip fits your style?