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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Shanghai [2025]
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The Bund
4.8
/5
157557 reviews
10
Based on 19,613 reviews
The Bund Area | 1.8 km from downtown
Address: Zhongshan East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (Close to Huangpu River)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Distant view of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone
Luminous views of colonial buildings
Saved by 14227 users128522 positive reviews
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The Bund, located in Shanghai, is a dazzling pearl in this bustling metropolis. By day, it's a vibrant hub of traffic and throngs of tourists, who stroll along, enjoying a rare moment of leisure. At night, the Bund takes on a completely different charm; as the lights come on and neon signs shimmer, it transforms into a fairyland.
Great little experience for kids! We enjoyed it and booked the round trip. You can get off and explore the other side before taking the tunnel back.
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Shanghai Disney Resort
4.7
/5
280456 reviews
10
From SEK 531.00
Based on 2,381 reviews
Shanghai Disney Resort | 20.4 km from downtown
Address: Shanghai Disney Resort, Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Watch the Phantom Show at Gardens of Imagination
The world's largest Disney castle
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Does Disney even need a review? Definitely a rave review, haha!
Disney is even more beautiful at night; the fireworks are a must-see! Front row seats require reservations, and if you want to watch them, you'll have to sit on the floor, which can be a bit chilly, so bring a small blanket.
Took 30,000 steps that day! Had a great time at disney without buying premier access! 🤣🫣❄️🫧
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Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower
4.7
/5
173798 reviews
8.6
From SEK 265.00
Based on 6,645 reviews
Lujiazui Area | 2.7 km from downtown
Phone +8602158792888
Address: No. 1 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Stroll along the transparent observation corridor
Shanghai landmark (1,535ft)
Saved by 11704 users102771 positive reviews
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Worth a visit if you are visiting Shanghai! There is a glass floor you can walk on that is a good experience, but also plenty of space with regular flooring and windows if you are scared of heights. Friendly staff.
Excellent! It truly lives up to its reputation as a landmark of Shanghai, offering a 360° panoramic view of the entire country. It's a great place to gather with family and friends. The buffet is also quite good, featuring Western, Chinese, Japanese, and international specialties. Plus, it rotates to provide a 360° panoramic view – very nice!
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Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
4.6
/5
51405 reviews
8.3
From SEK 331.00
Based on 16 reviews
Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area | 54.2 km from downtown
Phone +864006016699
Address: No.166 Yinfei Road, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
World's first Ultraman-themed pavilion
Float parade show (Nightly)
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It's great as always, and they've added a few new attractions this year, including Kapibala, which the kids absolutely love. The prices are also more reasonable this year. I'd suggest increasing the number of rides for annual pass holders; it used to be unlimited, but now it's only four, which isn't enough!
I took my family to Haichang Airport during the May Day holiday. It was incredibly crowded. We checked the guide beforehand and rushed to get in early to see the first stop, the orca. The queues after that were really tiring, but the whole experience was beautiful. The fireworks show at night, which lit up the night sky, was definitely worth it. It suddenly got a bit cold at night, but overall it was a perfect experience.
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Shanghai Museum
4.6
/5
9427 reviews
8.1
Based on 4,866 reviews
People's Square Area | 300m from downtown
Phone +8602163723500-132
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District,Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–6 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Over 1.02 million pieces of artifacts collection
Tripod-shaped building (Coin-like appearance)
Saved by 5007 users7056 positive reviews
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The Shanghai Museum, located in the bustling heart of Shanghai, is a large, comprehensive museum. It houses a vast collection of precious historical artifacts and works of art, ranging from ancient bronzes to modern paintings and calligraphy. The museum not only showcases the profound depth of Chinese culture but also reflects the historical evolution of Shanghai.
The Shanghai Museum is one of Shanghai's iconic landmarks, boasting a rich collection of artifacts, especially ancient paintings, calligraphy, and bronzes. The Egyptian pyramid artifacts exhibition held here attracts visitors from all over the country. The museum offers dining options, and visitors can carefully examine the artifacts.
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Shanghai Wild Animal Park
4.7
/5
121690 reviews
8.1
From SEK 172.00
Based on 441 reviews
Kangqiao, Nanhui Area | 30.6 km from downtown
Phone +8602158036000
Address: No.178, Nanliu Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Over 200 species rare wildlife | Nocturnal animals
Sea lions & acrobatic shows
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Really nice place to bring kid. The animals are in good condition and great place. Is a huge park so be ready to walk as the buggy is expensive.
Senior citizen discount tickets are economical and affordable. The park is large and can be explored on foot, by boat, or by sightseeing bus. There are many different kinds of animals, allowing for close observation of their lives. There are many restaurants within the park for convenient dining and rest. The free shows are well worth watching; they replace animal performances with acrobatic shows and animal education, creating a more harmonious atmosphere.
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Shanghai Astronomy Museum
4.9
/5
7532 reviews
7.9
From SEK 40.00
Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area | 55.7 km from downtown
Address: 380 Lingang Avenue, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Special “three-body” structure building
Chang'e 5 lunar soil samples
Saved by 4474 users7300 positive reviews
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The Shanghai Astronomy Museum is a place full of mystery and allure. Here, you can explore the secrets of the universe and learn about galaxies, constellations, and celestial bodies. Whether you are an astronomy enthusiast or a casual visitor, endless surprises await you.
Highly interactive, it's definitely a leader among similar exhibition halls. The entire hall is cleverly designed, with the three main sections—Homeland, Universe, and Journey—building upon each other in a progressive manner. A complete tour is very rewarding, and the children were completely engrossed. Then, a short rest in the giant spherical screen completes the trip perfectly.
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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
4.7
/5
48121 reviews
7.9
From SEK 207.00
Based on 977 reviews
Lujiazui Area | 2.9 km from downtown
Phone +8602158779988
Address: 1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Panoramic undersea tunnel (508ft long)
Chinese sturgeon & Yangtse crocodiles
Saved by 5600 users32226 positive reviews
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The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, one of China's largest aquariums, is located in the bustling city center of Shanghai. It houses a diverse array of marine life from around the world, including sharks, sea turtles, and corals. The aquarium's unique design and layout make visitors feel as if they are in an underwater world, experiencing the mystery and magnificence of the ocean.
A very good aquarium, with a wide variety of species, well-organized categories, a logical route, clear explanations, and excellent lighting. The overall experience takes about 3 hours, and parking is very convenient.
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LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort
4.5
/5
1133 reviews
7.6
From SEK 464.00
LEGOLAND RESORT | 52.4 km from downtown
Phone +864000889988
Address: No.999, Lebin Road, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Enjoy 8 themed areas at Legoland Theme Park
Experience the charm of Shanghai culture at Legoland
Saved by 1646 users1008 positive reviews
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Went during the Christmas season. The park is big and nicely organised. It wasn’t very crowded when we went there so we enjoyed quite a few games. But it really was more suitable for families with kids. 80% of the games weee more for kids. Overall a nice place. But it was really far.
The first Christmas-themed event of the Winter Holiday at LEGOLAND Shanghai was great; it was very well-made and packed with people on the weekend. The stamp collection activity was also fantastic, the badges were exquisite, and there were four lucky draws. The Christmas decorations in the park, the snowmen, Santa Claus, and gingerbread men were all adorable, and the atmosphere of the performances was wonderful.
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Shanghai Romance Park
4.7
/5
3462 reviews
7.6
From SEK 185.00
Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area | 5 km from downtown
Phone +864008888518
Address: No.1750 World Expo Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Large-scale song and dance show | Interactive projects
Trendy parties(every week) | Dress-up experience
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The environment is fantastic, perfect for taking photos! There are many shows! The most worthwhile shows are "The Great Earthquake" and "Romance of the Ages," especially "Romance of the Ages," with its various sound, light, and electrical effects, real water features, interactive performances between the actors and the audience, aerial acrobatics, special effects, and dynamic stage movement—all enhancing the show's impact! The nighttime views of the Huangpu River from the top floor are amazing! The afternoon tickets are great value for money!
I bought VIP tickets for my mom, and the seats were excellent. The show was very good. The other attractions were also great; the 4D movie without glasses amazed her. Definitely worth experiencing; it truly lives up to its reputation as a "Disney for middle-aged and elderly people." The food inside the park was rather average.
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