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Hop On Hop Off Shanghai - Bus Tours

Get ready to explore the ‘Paris of the East’ with a comfortable hop-on hop-off Shanghai bus tour. The city is a perfect blend of tradition and modern architecture with its vibrant streets and culture providing the perfect feast for senses. With hop-on hop-off Shanghai sightseeing tour tickets, you can tick the must-see destinations off your bucket list while learning interesting facts from a knowledgeable guide.

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Experience Shanghai in Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

The largest city in China, Shanghai is known for its remarkable skyline, jaw-dropping skyscrapers, diverse cultural heritage, delicious local cuisine, charming colonial-era buildings and shopping centers. The city never ceases to amaze and amuse with its plethora of must-do things.

The city is located on the coast of the East China Sea, hence the name ‘Shanghai’ translating to "upon-the-sea" in Chinese. Till the 19th century, it was just a fishing village. But things picked up and it soon evolved into a major trade port. Shanghai Tower is the second-tallest building in the world and the highest observation deck in the world. Shanghai International Film Festival is the most prominent film festival in entire Asia.

The city has no dearth of tourist destinations, so make sure to plan ahead. In the peak tourist season, it can be pretty crowded. To learn about the history and culture of Shanghai, you can visit the famous Shanghai Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book the shanghai hop-on hop-off tour.

Depending on what you want to explore and do, you can plan a visit to Shanghai accordingly. Spring months from March to May are great for witnessing cherry blossoms in full bloom and making the most of outdoor activities. June to August is the peak tourist season but be wary of the crowds. If you are traveling on a budget, the fall months from September to November is a great time to visit and get good deals on airfare as well as accommodation.

Q: How many days are enough to explore Shanghai?

Depending on the pace of exploration and personal preferences, you can spend anywhere from two to four days in Shanghai uncovering its hidden gems. If you got an extra one to two spare days, then do visit the nearby tourist spots Hangzhou or Suzhou.

Q: Are these tours guided?

That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that Shanghai hop-on hop-off tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Shanghai, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Shanghai hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.

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Shanghai Big Bus Tour

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Your 24 hour Big Bus ticket provides access to both of the Big Bus Tour routes. Together they enable you to experience the cultural heritage and stunning architecture that makes Shanghai such a fascinating city. Please sit back, relax, and let Big Bus deliver the perfect introduction to Shanghai.

Tour Routes, Tickets and Prices

City tour - red route.

The City Tour is the longest of the two big bus tour routes. Buses of the city tour route depart from People's Square every 30 minutes from 9.00am until 5.00pm and passes three Shanghai districts: Huangpu, Jing’An and Luwan. It has been carefully designed to give you insight into Shanghai’s heritage and culture. It provides the opportunity to discover the beautifully restored traditional houses of Xin Tian Di, and gems such as the Jing’an Temple and Jade Buddha Temple.

You’ll discover Shanghai’s distinctive blend of traditional and contemporary buildings, and visit the spectacular Yu Garden and the modern Nanjing Road and Cool Docks. Walking along The Bund, striking views of the towering skyline on the Pudong side of the Huangpu river jump into your eyes. The tour also reveals the City’s green spaces, and provides the opportunity to hop-off at the Shanghai Museum.

Pudong Tour - Blue Route

The pudong tour route travels through Pudong area where you will discover the magnificent skyscrapers in the heart of new Shanghai. Buses depart from the Cool Docks every hour from 9.00am until 5.00pm. The tour charts Pudong’s rapid development and takes you to Shanghai’s most famous building, the iconic Oriental Pearl Television Tower.

The tour will take you through the centre of the Shanghai financial district, passing Jin Mao Tower and the city’s tallest building, the World Financial Centre. If you have a head for heights, you will be thrilled by the magnificent panorama visible from the Nanpu Bridge.

Use the hop-on, hop-off facility to take a break at one of the bars or restaurants in the Cool Docks area, or hop-off at the Shanghai World Finance Centre. You can enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views over the city from the world’s highest observation platform located on the 94th floor.

Temple Tour - Green Route

The tour takes in the Jing’an and Jade Buddha Temples, two of Shanghai’s traditional Buddhist places of worship. Included in your Big Bus ticket is free entry to Jade Buddha Temple, so hop-off to take a closer look. The tour takes in the Shanghai museum, widely regarded as one of China’s finest. Housed in an impressive modern building, the fascinating exhibitions lead the visitor on a journey through China’s history.,Alternatively, enjoy the most prestigious designer shopping in the city along the Huai Hai and Nanjing Roads. Buses depart from People’s Square every hour between 9.15am and 5.15pm

Personal Commentary

The Big Bus sightseeing tour of Shanghai includes an informative commentary that guides you through the city. It introduces the history of Shanghai, points out the buildings and landmarks of significance and gives an insight into Chinese culture and tradition.

The personal recorded commentary is available in your choice of 8 languages : Mandarin, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Korean. Complimentary earphones are provided.

Hop-on and Hop-off

On the Big Bus tour there are more than 20 locations where you can get off the bus to visit attractions or explore places of interests.

The hop-on and hop-off tour gives you the freedom to plan your own itinerary. Visit the places that interest you and explore as little or for as long as you like. You can hop on and off the open-top buses as many times as you want within the validity of your 24 hour ticket.

Main Attractions

Jade buddha temple.

The Big Bus Shanghai Sightseeing Tour includes entry to the Jade Buddha Temple. The Temple was founded in 1882 when two Buddha statues made entirely from Jade were imported from Burma. Over the years the temple has been embellished with new artifacts, becoming one of the most important Buddhist temples in Shanghai. Today, the courtyard is paved with stones etched with lotus flowers leading to the Great Treasure Hall where worshippers can pray to past, present and future Buddhas. The Grand Hall features three golden Buddhas, but the centerpiece remains the 1.9 metre, original pale-green Jade Buddha, now seated upstairs in its own hall and encrusted with jewels. If you would like your visit to bring you good luck, the surrounding shops can supply all you need for your visit, from incense sticks to bundles of ‘spirit money’ to be burnt in the huge incense pots. The temple is open daily. It also has a shop and a restaurant. Tea tasting is available.

Huangpu River Cruise

The Big Bus Tour of Shanghai includes a free 1 hour cruise on the Huangpu river. Hop off the Shanghai City Tour at stop number 15 and jump aboard the river boat for a graceful cruise down the Huangpu River.

A boat trip on the busy Huangpu River offers a different way to experience the city and showcases the impressive Shanghai skyline. Enjoy the mix of traditional and modern buildings that line the Shanghai riverbank. The river remains an important transport artery, and the range of vessels give a great insight into the city’s rich trading heritage. Your cruise will take you on a 1 hour, circular trip before returning to the quayside where you can continue the Big Bus Shanghai City tour (Red Route).

Madame Tussaud's

The Big Bus Sightseeing Tour includes entry to Madame Tussaud’s Shanghai. Since the original waxwork museum opened in London over 200 years ago, millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussaud’s. It remains as popular as ever. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it is good, old-fashioned curiosity. Today’s visitors are sent on a unique, emotionally-charged journey through the realms of the powerful and famous. The museum-style ropes and poles have gone so guests can get up-close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons. Hop-off the bus at stop number 1 to experience Madame Tussaud’s Shanghai.

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Shanghai Sightseeing Tours: Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus

Tour Style: Want to find an all inclusive city tour package to discover the city sights of Shanghai? Book this Shanghai Sightseeing Tours: Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus, aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, admire the panoramic views of top Shanghai attractions including Xintiandi, Pudong, The Bund, Jade Buddah Temple, Yuyuan Garden, People's Square, Shanghai Art Museum, Cool Docks, Oriental Pearl Tower. There are free audio-commentary on the bus, and you can choose 8 languages when you go to a scenic spot. You also have options to choose your travel route that all includes must-see sites in Shanghai.

Duration: 24/48 hours

Attractions(Cities): Xintiandi, Pudong, The Bund, Jade Buddah Temple, Yuyuan Garden, People’s Square, Shanghai Art Museum, Cool Docks, Oriental Pearl Tower

Pick-up point: 766 Nanjing East Road, Bus Service Hall 2

Finishing point: Hop off as you wish to visit your favourite Attractions

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• Place&Transport: Shanghai
• Today's Activities: Attractions Covered:Xintiandi, Pudong, The Bund, Jade Buddah Temple, Yuyuan Garden, People’s Square, Shanghai Art Museum, Cool Docks, Oriental Pearl Tower
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The operation time of Hop on Hop off bus is from 10.a.m. to 5 p.m. You can choose the most suitable way for you to go to 766 Nanjing East Road, bus service hall 2 to exchange your voucher and collect your ticket. There are two options for ticket validity: 24 or 48 hours. There are free audio-commentary on the bus, and you can choose 8 languages when you go to a scenic spot. 

Allowing you to hop on and off as you wish to visit your favourite attractions. With comprehensive routes, good frequency of buses and strategically located stops, getting around the city is a breeze with Tour of Shanghai.

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Inclusions ?Shanghai hop-on, hop-off ticket – 24 or 48 hours (as per option chosen) ?Booklet with instructions, a map of the 3 different routes and timetables ?Audio-commentary in English, Chinese, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Korean and Japanese

Warm Tips: Voucher Information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

The Huangpu River Cruise runs between 11am and 9:30pm, approximately every 30 - 60 minutes. 

Don’t forget to arrive at the departure point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled times.

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Shanghai Bus Tour Hop-on Hop-off Premium Ticket including City Top Attraction Admissions

See Shanghai?s highlights on this hop-on hop-off tour! Visit Jade Buddha Temple, Nanpu Bridge, the Bund, Jing?an Temple, Xintiandi, the People?s Plaza and more. Your pass is valid on all three routes, and you can hop off at any of the 22 stops to explore attractions by foot with your provided map. You can choose 1 or 2-day pass includes different city attraction admission combos, such as Huangpu River Cruise, Jinmao Tower observation deck (88th floor), The Bund sightseeing tunnel, Shanghai World Financial Center (100th floor) and Shanghai Tower (121th floor)!

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Shanghai city bus routes.

1. Regular Downtown Lines: 1 to 992, Daqiao Line 3 to 6, Tunnel Line 1, 2, 3, 6 & 8 2. District/Regional Lines & Suburban Lines: Starting with Pudong, Jiading, Baoshan, Qingpu, Minhang, Fengxian, Songjiang… 3. Cross-district Lines: Starting with Huzhu Express, Shangzhu, Shangshi, Nanchuan, Xinjia, Songmei, Songxin, Shenchong, Lianzhu, Nanqing, Huqingying… 4. Night Lines: 301 to 345, Xumin Special Line, Tunnel Night Line 1 5. Downtown Shuttle Bus: 1001 to 1849 to solve the last-kilometer commute to/from metro station, and transfer between main roads and communities. 6. Rush-hour Lines: 04 -1090, Songjiang Line 29, Daqiao Line 1, Lingang No.2, Qinghua Special Line, Singjiang No.29 7.  Sightseeing Bus : City Sightseeing Lines by Spring Tour, Shanghai Bus Tours, Shencheng Sightseeing Bus … 8. Shanghai airport to city bus: Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus , Hongqiao Airport Shuttle Bus 9. Other categories: Hongqiao Transport Hub Line 1 & 4 to 10, Ferry Lines, Customized Line, BRT Nantuan Line, BRT Fengpu Line 10. Intercity Lines: K319 & routes starting with Bahe, Huliu, Taijia, Jiashan, Kunshan, Pinghu, Yangshan and Qingshang.

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The city bus fare varies a little according to the vehicle types. Most routes including the downtown lines, suburban lines, night lines and rush-hour lines charge CNY2. The downtown shuttle buses only cost CNY1. Passengers need to prepare some loose change to insert coins or banknotes into the coin box, or swipe the Shanghai Public Transportation Card to pay. Most cross-district lines charge by distance and the ticket price is CNY1-12. Conductors sell tickets on these city buses on which passengers must pay in cash.

Shanghai Sightseeing Bus

Tourists can have a general look at Puxi, Pudong by the double-decked City Sightseeing Lines 1, 2, 3 & 5. They can hop on and hop off to visit attractions including Nanjing Road, the Bund, People's Square, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Shanghai Museum. There are also three lines of Big Bus Tours connecting must-gos in Shanghai.

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Shanghai direct tourist buses set off at the airport and popular sites in the city center, taking tourists to Wuzhen, West Lake, Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator’s Garden ...  

Shanghai Trolley Bus: CNY2; 05:00 – 23:00

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City Sightseeing Tour Bus

Shanghai's sightseeing bus 🚌 is still very family-friendly and cost-effective. The second floor was open-top in the past, and now the second floor is closed in response to the national request, but the scenery is still beautiful. Buy a day ticket in the spring season, follow the bus 🚌, and turn around the major attractions in Shanghai. It is really good.

City Sightseeing Tour Bus Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions

The City Sightseeing Tour Bus is a double-decker sightseeing bus operated by Spring and Autumn Travel Company. You can visit popular attractions in Shanghai and enjoy the city scenery. It has guides in eight languages ​​and you can get on and off at any stop.

City Sightseeing Bus Route

Route 1: Urban Sightseeing Tour Route 1/Urban Sightseeing Tour Route 1 (Section)

Puxi Essence Line, showing Shanghai's cosmopolitan style. Frequency: about 20 minutes. Coverage: People's Square, The Bund, Chenghuang Temple, Yu Garden, Xintiandi.

Route 2: Urban Sightseeing Tour Route 2

Connecting Puxi and Pudong, connecting excellent buildings. Interval: about 30 minutes. Departing from the May 30th Movement Monument on Nanjing West Road, directly to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Dongchang Road Wharf in Lujiazui, Pudong, through the tunnel to North Bund, the Bund International Building Complex, City God Temple and Yu Garden.

Route 3: Urban Sightseeing Tour Route 3

Pudong Puxi Bridge Scenic Tour. Frequency: about 30 minutes. Operating hours: 09:00-16:00. Starting from the Bund, passing Chenghuang Temple and Yu Garden, heading to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong, Return via Nanpu Bridge, enjoying the scenery of both sides of the Huangpu River from the height of the double-decker.

Route 4: Urban sightseeing tour route 9 (special route to the memorial Attraction of the First, Second and Fourth National Congresses of the Communist Party of China)

Connecting 5A-level Attraction spots and venues. Red theme car. (Closed on Mondays) Operating hours: 9:30-16:00.

Route 5: Tourism Route 10

A tour of the North and South Bunds. Interval: 30-40 minutes. Operating hours: 10:00-21:30.

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City sightseeing tour bus reviews: insider insights and visitor experiences.

Really suitable for parents to walk. . . Reduced walking and then stringed up some more worthwhile attractions. Overall, it is still very satisfactory. Especially in Trip.com, the price is also more cost-effective, really suitable.

The sightseeing bus in this city is still worth taking, and you can see the most important and prosperous location. Don't delete the car code, sometimes you have to scan the code to change the car halfway. Service attitude is uneven. The price is not cheap.

The weather in May warmed up and went out to travel, with children and the elderly to go out for a ride together, the experience is very good, the car is also very stable, the major sites are very interesting to go up and down at will.

Shanghai City Tourist Bus is a double-decker open-top sightseeing bus operated by Spring and Autumn Tourism Company, which can enjoy the popular attractions in Shanghai and enjoy the city scenery. The bus offers eight languages tours, with bus tickets available on and off, and discounts on some attractions.

If there is nothing to do in the car all day, it is good to look around in the car. It will leave in about 20 minutes at the site. There are headphones in the car. You can sit at the starting station to the front row. The career is good. Unlimited time, but pay attention to the operation time is different.

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Purchasing tickets for the "Shanghai Sightseeing" bus is hassle-free. Simply head to any stop, board the bus, and buy your ticket directly from the driver. Some bus stations also have dedicated staff available to assist with ticket inquiries and travel-related information in Shanghai.

Currently, there are two ticket options for the Shencheng sightseeing double-decker bus:

1. One-day ticket: Priced at 50 yuan (US$6.84), this ticket remains valid for 24 hours from its first verification.

2. Two-day ticket: For 60 yuan, this ticket offers a 48-hour validity period from the time of verification.

During the valid period, you can hop on and off the bus at any of its stops as many times as you like.

Audio guide

Upon your initial use of the ticket, you'll receive a complimentary "Shanghai Sightseeing" tourist map.

Furthermore, the bus offers informative narrations along the route, sharing captivating stories and insights about the city of Shanghai. Enjoy an enriching and educational experience as you explore.

Tour routes

The Shanghai Sightseeing double-decker bus offers two convenient routes, each encompassing the city's key attractions and seamlessly interchangeable with each other.

Shanghai Sightseeing Line 1 (Red Line) highlights major tourist destinations such as City God Temple, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall, Madame Tussauds Shanghai, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi, the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and a scenic tour along the Huangpu River.

Shanghai Sightseeing Line 2 (Blue Line) includes Lujiazui, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, Dongchang Road Ferry Terminal and Gucheng Park.

There are nine transfer stations on the two lines, the Shanghai Bund Tourist Service Center B2, Jiushi Building (Shiliupu), Shiliupu Pier No. 3, Shiliupu Jinling Road E. Pier, The Bund's Jinniu Plaza (Zhongshan Road E1), The Bund (Nanjing Road E.), Fuxing Road E. Ferry, Henan Road S.& Fuyou Road, Yuyuan (Fuxing Road E.).

Finding a nearby bus stop

To locate a nearby bus stop or inquire about the estimated arrival time of the next bus, simply follow the official WeChat account of "Shanghai Sightseeing" (申城观光). You can access the information you need anytime. You can use the built-in translation tool of WeChat.

Once you're in the account, utilize its navigation service to discover nearby bus stations. Click on the location of the closest stop to find out how to get there.

Discounted tourist attraction tickets

Discounted tickets are available for renowned tourist attractions in Shanghai. These discounted tickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver or inquired about from sales staff at the station.

Operation hours

Shanghai Sightseeing Line 1: 10am-6pm

Shanghai Sightseeing Line 2: 10am-8pm

Please be noted that the interval between two buses is usually 15 to 20 minutes. However, the actual arrival time may vary based on traffic conditions on the day of your journey.

• For one-day ticket holders, you have 24 hours from the initial verification to freely board and alight at any station during operation hours. Two-day ticket holders enjoy this privilege for 48 hours.

• To expedite the process, have the ticket ready for quick verification when boarding. Your ticket is the sole proof of your right to board, so keep it safe, and there will be no replacement for lost tickets.

• Avoid bending or exposing your ticket to water, as this may interfere with regular ticket check.

• Each ticket permits one child under 1.3 meters in height to ride for free. These children won't require a separate seat.

• For any inquiries or assistance, you can reach service hotline at 400-806-7798 .

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What travelers are saying.

Shanghai city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in China’s gleaming metropolis

C hina’s most international city is a huge, hectic, intoxicating stew. Despite its overwhelming heft, Shanghai is trying to make itself more attractive, cleaner and more fun. During the pandemic, lockdowns hit the city hard, but it’s working to find a new lease of life.

Pedestrian paths have made the Bund district and Nanjing Road more pleasant to walk on, and swish new shopping districts are popping up across the city. David Chipperfield Architect’s new West Bund Art Museum is one of many new museums and galleries cementing the city’s art scene.

Historic happenings

The former International Settlement on the Huangpu River is a complete confection of colonial architecture that borrows from Gothic, Greek and Victorian pomp; the chunky Custom House and the old banking, telegraph and railway company HQs squatting either side of it almost make you think you’re in Liverpool . Here is where Shanghai’s goods were traded and millions made when foreigners ruled the roost in China ’s main entrepôt.

Check out the view

Ascend the Oriental Pearl Tower for a panoramic view over Shanghai. The tower looks like a space rocket ready to launch and is one of China’s tallest structures. From up here, you can gaze down on the Bund and get a feel for how far this massive city stretches in every direction.

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Walk the West Bund

A fascinating Sunday morning stroll takes you through one of the city’s newest districts. Take the Metro out to Lunghau and you can follow the course of the Huangpu river right back into the centre of Shanghai on a two-hour walk (in fact, the whole path runs for more than 40km). On the way, you’ll pass old dockyards with permanently berthed boats, as well as new squares and skate parks on old industrial land. You’ll also find a lot of poodles being walked.

A crash course in JG Ballard

One of the greatest writers of the 20th century was born and raised in Shanghai – and it shaped him tremendously. Jim Ballard became the writer JG Ballard, coming to England after surviving the Japanese camps at Lunghau during the Second World War. That story is told in the book (and Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation) Empire of The Sun . You can see where the Ballard family lived at 31A Amherst Avenue (now 508 Panyu Lu) – the house looks like it was transplanted from Surrey.

Arty discoveries

Two contemporary riverside galleries dominate Shanghai’s modern art scene. Yuz Museum is the brainchild of entrepreneur Budi Tek and sits in a building designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto (it used to be part of the Longhua Airfield, which took centre stage in Empire of The Sun ). The Power Station of Art is, unsurprisingly, a former power station by the Huangpu river. The Nanshi Electric Plant lit up the city from 1897 but stood redundant once newer power stations were built. It looks like a Christmas tree at night, with red lights firing up the chimney.

Where to stay

Pullman shanghai south.

Set in a futuristic building in the south of the city, near to the exhibition centre and the Shanghai South Railway Station, this modern hotel offers convenience and comfort. It’s not in the centre but the transport links make it easy to get to where you want to go. Rooms are in minimal charcoal and white and there’s a pool, spa and fitness centre. For the price, it packs a punch.

Waldorf Astoria

The grand old dame of the Bund offers rooms with views across the Huangpu river towards Shanghai’s skyscrapers that will make your jaw drop the first time you see them. Wei Jing Ge restaurant is set in the old Shanghai Club, where the city really swung in the 1920s, and serves standards such as double-boiled mushroom soup.

This buzzy design hotel is making waves. Interiors look like something out of a glossy magazine: dark grey and pea-green walls, hard wood floors and island beds. Minibars are free, and the calming underground spa will rejuvenate you with a detox massage. It’s set in an upmarket new development near to West Nanjing Road Station with plenty of designer stores nearby, if that’s your bag.

Where to eat

Famous across Shanghai, Efes is by far the best Turkish restaurant in the city. The kebabs, chops, dips and flatbreads could hold their own in Dalston or Kreuzberg. You can fill up here on the cheap, and in a city where vegetarian food isn’t as ubiquitous as it should be, veggies and vegans can load up on salads, hummus and pide.

Yi Long Court

The two Michelin-starred project of chef Tsui Wai Fai, Yi Long Court is housed inside The Peninsula hotel. With sweeping views over the Bund and waiters in pressed uniforms, it feels like somewhere for a special occasion meal. The tasting menu standouts include the wok-fried beef with lily bulbs and asparagus, and the shrimp dumpling served in its own mini steamer.

Where to drink

If you want those Blade Runner-esque views on Pudong and the Bund at night, with lights twinkling and skyscrapers standing proud, Punch Room has the picture windows. It also mixes a fierce negroni and has an understated but sophisticated ambiance at the top of the Edition hotel.

Intercontinental Wonderland Hotel

One of the most magnificent (and frankly bonkers) sights in Shanghai’s new architectural free-for-all is the aptly monikered Intercontinental Wonderland Hotel , which squats inside an old quarry. It’s the perfect place to drink in the spectacle of the half-submerged hotel (some of it is underwater) while you sip on a Scotch cooled by one of the trademark rock-shaped ice cubes. There’s a roof terrace, lobby bar and even the underwater restaurant Mr Fisher.

Where to shop

Next to Nanjing Road West Station (spreading south along Shimen First Road and ending at Weihai Road) you can find a new development comprising a collection of designer stores and independent boutiques – all done in tastefully restrained architecture. There are stores from the likes of Champion and Coach and a Starbucks Reserve Roastery – the biggest Starbucks on Earth, in fact.

Architectural highlight

The forest of skyscrapers of the Pudong Business District make an impressive sight by day, but in the evening they are illuminated. Even better, there are laser light shows with adverts and messages flashed up onto the huge buildings. Big crowds gather on the Bund to look across the river at this free show, which Ballard – with his obsession with advertising and modern media – would have loved to drink in.

Nuts and bolts

What currency do i need.

RMB (Yuan).

What language do they speak?

Mandarin. Staff in hotels speak English but you might need a translate app on your phone otherwise.

Should I tip?

Tipping is not common in China.

What’s the time difference?

How should i get around.

Shanghai’s Metro is fast, clean, simple and very cheap. Everything is in English – just remember to have coins and small notes handy for the ticket machines. Even cheaper and more fun is the bus. Number 65 trundles right along the Bund for a bargain-basement tour. The unique Maglev train glides at 430kph from Pudong Airport towards the city, and will thrill with its futuristic flair.

Insider tip?

Check out the famous marriage market every weekend afternoon in People’s Park – a bizarre IRL Tinder where parents try to foist their offspring onto other eligible youngsters.

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