Travel Information

Publication Transportation: You can take Metro. As of Dec. 2021, Shanghai Metro had 20 lines in operation (including maglev lines), with 508 stations (including 2 stations on maglev lines), and a total length of 831 km (including 29 km of maglev lines). The statistics do not include Jinshan Railway. Shanghai also has the world's most extensive bus system with nearly one thousand bus lines, operated by numerous transportation companies. Not all of Shanghai's bus routes are numbered - some have names exclusively in Chinese. Bus fares are usually ¥1, ¥1.5 or ¥2, sometimes higher, while Metro fares run from ¥3 to ¥14 depending on distance. To learn more, visit the Metro & Maglev Train page.

Taxi: Taxis in Shanghai are plentiful and market competition has driven taxi fare down to affordable prices for the average resident (¥14〈 ¥18 after 11pm 〉for the first 3 kilometers). Taking a taxi is a fast and convenient way to get around Shanghai. The city has the best-managed taxi service in China. To learn more, visit the Shanghai Taxis page.

Top Attractions in Shanghai

  • The Bund (Wai Tan)

    This is a designated section of Shanghai's port along the Huang Pu River lined withbeautiful neo-classical buildings and a waterfront promenade that is packed withtourists, locals and street sellers.

  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

    A classical garden complete with period style buildings. The Garden was created by PanYunduan a Government Officer for his family finishing in 1577.

  • Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)

    Speed to the top of the world's third tallest TV and radio tower for a spectacular view, orjust gaze at this beautiful structure from afar, especially striking when lit up at night.

  • Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

    This elegant museum, opened in 1996, features eleven state-of-the-art galleries housingChina's international-standard exhibits of bronzes, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jadeand Ming and Qing dynasty furniture.

  • Shanghai World Financial Center

    Three observation decks offer different experiences at the 94th, 97th, and 100th floorsThe 100th floor is the highest observatory in the world, with transparent glass-walled walkways

  • Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

    Modern, electric street filled with shops, eateries, and lovely restaurants tucked away upabove the street level. Some can be tricky to find but are worth the effort.

  • Xintiandi

    This former neighborhood of old Shikumen has been reincarnated into Shanghai's glitzyand contemporary district featuring fine restaurants, upscale clubs and boutiques.

  • Heping Fandian

    The Peace Hotel is wonderful. We didn't stay there but had lunch which was excellent but not cheap.

  • Riverside Promenade (Bingjiang Da Dao)

    The riverside walk along the Bund may be busy and crowded during the day, but withgood reason - it's simply a must when in Shanghai for people-watching and getting agood feel for the city.

  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

    Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town also known as the "pearl stream." Best known for its bridges, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties, the various spans are built of wood, marble and stone.