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Shanghai
China · SHA
The Bund, art deco, and the future across the river.
About
Shanghai is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It has a population of 30,050,000 in the urban area as of 2026, thus making it China's most populous city and more broadly the fifth-largest city in the world by population. The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city.
Source: Wikipedia — Shanghai (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · world class
- dining · world class
- nightlife · world class
- shopping · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- family friendly · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan49°F8d wet
- Feb51°F9d wet
- Mar60°F11d wet
- Apr70°F10d wet
- May77°F11d wet
- Jun82°F16d wet
- Jul90°F18d wet
- Aug91°F14d wet
- Sep83°F15d wet
- Oct73°F8d wet
- Nov64°F8d wet
- Dec52°F6d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French ConcessionFrom $77 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet TrainFrom $275 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and DinnerFrom $284 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, ChinaFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking ExplorationFrom $60 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Shanghai Food and Culture Tour with 10 dishes and 5 eateriesFrom $74 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), about 7.5 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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