Shanghai
China
Shanghai
China
Destination Guide
Shanghai Guide
Shanghai is a high-energy river metropolis where historic lanes, ambitious architecture, design, shopping, and regional Chinese food reward neighborhood-based days.
Best Time To Go
April through May and October through November offer the easiest weather. Summer is hot and humid, and major national holiday weeks produce exceptional crowds.How To Plan It
Four days covers the Bund, former French Concession, major museums, Pudong, food, and a water-town or slower neighborhood day. Book headline attractions before arrival.Where To Stay And Move
The former French Concession suits cafes and walking, while People's Square and the Bund are sight-convenient. The metro is extensive, but last-mile distances still matter.Food And Budget
Soup dumplings, noodles, breakfast stalls, regional restaurants, and modern dining provide range. Set up mobile payments and use transit to keep an otherwise premium city manageable.City Snapshot
VoyajeScore
81Very Easy
CountryChina
FoundedCounty from 1291; treaty port from 1843
PopulationAbout 24.9M
Metro AreaAbout 24.9M municipality
Density12,075 per sq mi | 4,662 per sq km
Area2,448 sq mi / 6,340.3 sq km
81
VoyajeScore
Very EasyMost destinations reachable on foot or by transit.Score Breakdown
Density42
Essentials79
Leisure77
Transit82
Pedestrian59
Walk & Bike76
Safety78
Seasonal Variation
84spring
86summer
83fall
75winter
Live Weather
Eat And Drink
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Where To Stay
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Rail Transit
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