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Updated Apr 2025
  • The Bundtop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂10
    157.4k Review
    Free
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    1.8 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱓊Luminous views of colonial buildings
    󱤎Cruising along Huangpu River | City views
    󱨠Saved by 7192 users󱨠130534 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Disney Resorttop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    251.2k Review
    FromUS$54.9
    Shanghai.Shanghai Disney Resort
    20.7 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜The world's largest Disney castle
    󰀆Castle light show (Nightly)
    󱨠Saved by 14719 users󱨠162341 positive reviews
  • Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Towertop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.8
    167.9k Review
    FromUS$41.14
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.7 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱓊Skywalk & panoramic views
    Unique tower with 11 spheres
    󱨠Saved by 6162 users󱨠102934 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

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    4.6/5
    󰺂8.5
    43.7k Review
    FromUS$34.26
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
    54 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱨜World's first Ultraman-themed pavilion
    󰀆Float parade show (Nightly)
    󱨠Saved by 2938 users󱨠39035 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Museum

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    4.6/5
    󰺂8.4
    6.5k Review
    Free
    Shanghai.People's Square Area
    300m from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 1.02 million pieces of artifacts collection
    󱨜Tripod-shaped building (Coin-like appearance)
    󱨠Saved by 2245 users󱨠4457 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Wild Animal Park

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    4.7/5
    󰺂8.2
    117.8k Review
    FromUS$22.7
    Shanghai.Kangqiao, Nanhui Area
    30.7 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 200 species rare wildlife | Nocturnal animals
    󰀆Sea lions & acrobatic shows
    󱨠Saved by 3434 users󱨠75923 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Astronomy Museum

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    4.9/5
    󰺂8.2
    5.7k Review
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
    55.7 km from downtown
    No.5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Shanghai
    Highlights:
    Special “three-body” structure building
    󱓊Chang'e 5 lunar soil samples
    󱨠Saved by 1787 users󱨠5584 positive reviews
  • Huangpu River Cruise(Shiliupu Pier)

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    4.5/5
    󰺂7.9
    13.9k Review
    FromUS$15.83
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    2.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Travel through the Bund's iconic buildings
    󱤎Both sides the Bund light views (Night cruises)
    󱨠Saved by 3865 users󱨠6422 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Maglev Train

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    4.8/5
    󰺂7.8
    6.9k Review
    FromUS$6.88
    Shanghai.Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area
    8.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊30 km in 7:20 minutes
    Special glass windows for views
    󱨠Saved by 3213 users󱨠5338 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

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    4.6/5
    󰺂7.8
    44.8k Review
    FromUS$21.33
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.9 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    Panoramic undersea tunnel (508ft long)
    󱓊Chinese sturgeon & Yangtse crocodiles
    󱨠Saved by 2847 users󱨠31847 positive reviews
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Popular Best Things to Do Near Shanghai

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  • Zhouzhuang
    No.1
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.0
    18.6k Review
    FromUS$6.88
    Kunshan.Outside Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
    60.6 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    Ming & Qing architectural complexes views
    󰋄Photographers' paradise & must-visit
    󱨠Saved by 1939 users󱨠10273 positive reviews
  • XITANG HISTORIC TOWN OF CHINA
    No.2
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.3
    12.7k Review
    FromUS$13.07
    Jiashan.Inside Xitang Scenic Area
    63.8 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    󰋄Crowded & serene stone alley
    󱓊Stroll & enjoy Xitang's beauty
    󱨠Saved by 413 users󱨠4204 positive reviews
  • Tongli Town
    No.3
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.6
    13.7k Review
    FromUS$11.01
    Suzhou.Outside Tongli Ancient Town
    72 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    Ancient architectural complexes (Ming & Qing)
    󰀆Experience centuries-old street life
    󱨠Saved by 1502 users󱨠7454 positive reviews
  • Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)
    No.4
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.9
    66.5k Review
    FromUS$11.01
    Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street
    80.9 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    󱓊Scenic tower & bridge reflections
    󱨜Masterpiece of Jiangnan garden art
    󱨠Saved by 2596 users󱨠44231 positive reviews
  • Lion Grove Garden(Shizilin Garden)
    No.5
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.0
    19.2k Review
    FromUS$5.51
    Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street
    80.9 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    󱨜Wigwam designed by Ni Yunlin (Painter)
    21 caves & 9 labyrinthine paths
    󱨠Saved by 1014 users󱨠13850 positive reviews
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Shanghai?
These are all Best Things to Do in Shanghai:The Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Shanghai Museum
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai include:The Bund:4.8, Shanghai Disney Resort:4.7, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:4.7, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:4.6, Shanghai Museum:4.6
At what locations in Shanghai can Best Things to Do in Shanghai be found?
The Best Things to Do in Shanghai are mainly located in:The Bund:Shanghai, Shanghai Disney Resort:Shanghai, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:Shanghai, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:Shanghai, Shanghai Museum:Shanghai
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