Cosmopolitan, extravagant and oh-so Chinese:Shanghai is where old-world charm meets new-world sparkle, and it's buzzing with energy. Take a stroll along leafy avenues, plunge into bustling side streets, explore the culture. Take your pick of world-class restaurants, slick bars and heavenly hotels.This sleek and savvy guide is your key to discovering China's most talked-about city.

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INTRODUCING SHANGHAI

NEIGHBOURHOODS

ITINERARIES

HIGHLIGHTS

The Bund

Shanghai Museum

Yuyuan Gardens

Pudong

Shanghai Zoo

Jade Buddha Temple

Longhua Temple & Pagoda

Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei & St Ignatius

Cathedral

French Concession

Xintiandi

Huangpu River Cruise

Qibao

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES

Notable Buildings

Former Residences

Temples and Places of Worship

Museums

Shanghai For Children

Art Galleries

Parks & Gardens

Quirky Shanghai

TRIPS & TOURS

Walking Tours

Day Trips

SHOPPING

Department Stores & Malls

Markets

Clothing & Jewellery

Arts & Crafts

Antiques

Books

Food & Drink

For Children

Specialist Stores

Art Galleries

EATING

The Bund and East Nanjing Rd

Old Town

Hongqiao & Gubei

The French Concession

Pudong

West Nanjing Rd and Jing'an

North Shanghai

Xujiahui

ENTERTAINMENT

Bars, Lounges & Pubs

Classical Music

Cinemas

Rock, Jazz & BLues

Clubs

Theatre & Acrobatics

Gay & Lesbian Shanghai

Chinese Opera

Sport

SLEEPING

Deluxe

Top End

Midrange

Budget

ABOUT SHANGHAI

History

Environment

Government & Politics

Economy

Society & Culture

Arts

DIRECTORY

INDEX

MAP LEGEND