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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Shanghai [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Shanghai! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Sep 2024
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    󰺂9.8
    4.7/5
    242003 Review
    From56.58
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2321 reviews
    "Very good experience, booking silky, smooth entry, good price. Although I bought an early bird ticket, I was lucky to encounter the good weather after the typhoon. I had a super fun with my friends. A magical day ~~~~"
    Shanghai.Shanghai Disney Resort
    20.7km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: The world's largest Disney castle | Castle light show (Nightly)
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    󰺂8.6
    4.7/5
    149541 Review
    From28.22
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6617 reviews
    "Amazing view, there were no crowd after 19:00 and I can just recommend it for all travellers."
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.7km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Nightlife
    Highlights: Shanghai landmark (1,535ft) | Overlooking the Shanghai city
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    4.5/5
    40405 Review
    From21.13
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 17 reviews
    "I came to Haichang Aquarium during the summer vacation and bought an afternoon pass. There are still many people in the summer vacation. The fireworks and float parades in the evening are very exciting. There are also killer whales and dolphins performing programs, which must be attended, especially joy."
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
    54km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: World's first Ultraman-themed pavilion | Float parade show (Nightly)
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    4.7/5
    103217 Review
    From11.7
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 438 reviews
    "Take the children to the Shanghai Zoo during the summer vacation. The environment is good, the air is fresh, the animals are varied, lively and moving, and every animal area will be fed or performed. It is worth a visit for a full day. There are many snacks in the park, as well as various themed dining, clean and hygienic."
    Shanghai.Kangqiao, Nanhui Area
    30.6km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: Over 200 species rare wildlife | Nocturnal animals | Sea lions & acrobatic shows
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    4.8/5
    152369 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 19548 reviews
    "[View] The scenery of the Bund on the Shanghai Beach has been a hundred years, and the changes of the years are still dazzling, especially the lighting effect at night is particularly beautiful. Whether it is from the Peace Hotel or the North Bund, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower and Lujiazui three-piece set in Pudong New Area. And from Pudong Art Museum is another beautiful scenery, the scenery is unparalleled."
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    1.8km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Nightlife
    Highlights: Luminous views of colonial buildings | Cruising along Huangpu River
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    4.9/5
    3955 Review
    From8.52
    "Very very good value, the interpreter is very attentive, the children interact actively, the amount of knowledge is also very large, the children and even adults have a lot of income, and it feels much better than their own free participation."
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
    55.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Special “three-body” structure building | Chang'e 5 lunar soil samples
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    󰺂7.7
    4.7/5
    3711 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4854 reviews
    "一定要请个人工讲解 租了讲解器就像读课文一样 听不懂也没有趣味性。整个馆很大 逛完超级累 人超级多 法老的那一圈展品根本挤不进去看。体验感不好。"
    Shanghai.People's Square Area
    317m from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: Over 1.02 million pieces of artifacts collection | Tripod-shaped building
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    󰺂7.7
    4.6/5
    9049 Review
    From16.31
    "Shanghai will be Shanghai it's a beautiful city and personally 1 of the best I have been too so far. it has just about everything for everyone the river cruise is worth while doing it at night so your able to experience the beauty of Shanghai"
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    2.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Travel through the Bund's iconic buildings | Both sides the Bund light views
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    󰺂7.6
    4.6/5
    43372 Review
    From21.98
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 968 reviews
    "Amazing Experience at all ages. Originally chosen as an alternative for the pouring rain outside the visit turned out to be a true highlight of the day. The 155m glass tunnel - learned it was the longest of its kind globally where equally impressive as the rest of the Aquarium. Plan 2 hrs. It is well worth it."
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.9km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: Panoramic undersea tunnel (508ft long) | Chinese sturgeon & Yangtse crocodiles
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    󰺂7.6
    4.8/5
    5962 Review
    From7.09
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3289 reviews
    "The Shanghai Maglev Train is the fastest commercial high-speed train in the world, capable of reaching speeds up to 431 km/h (268 mph). It operates using magnetic levitation technology, which allows the train to hover above the tracks, reducing friction. This enables extremely high speeds while ensuring a smooth ride.Maglev technology offers benefits like reduced noise, lower maintenance needs (due to no physical contact with the track), and the potential for faster speeds than conventional trains. However, the high cost of infrastructure has limited its broader use."
    Shanghai.Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area
    8.9km from downtown
    Highlights: The Shanghai Maglev Train is a magnetic levitation train operating between Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road metro station. It travels the 30.5 km distance at speeds as high as 431 km/h. Initially built to demonstrate the viability of such systems, it remains only the third commercially operated maglev system in history. Due to this uniqueness, the Shanghai Maglev Train is something of a tourist attraction with riders sometimes opting to make a roundtrip simply for the enjoyment. Traveling to and from Pudong International Airport, the maglev is an attractive alternative to the subway and certainly an impressive feat of transportation engineering.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Shanghai?
These are all Best Things to Do in Shanghai:Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Shanghai Wild Animal Park, The Bund
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai include:Shanghai Disney Resort:4.7, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:4.7, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:4.5, Shanghai Wild Animal Park:4.7, The Bund:4.8
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:Shanghai Disney Resort:Shanghai, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:Shanghai, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:Shanghai, Shanghai Wild Animal Park:Shanghai, The Bund:Shanghai
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