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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Shanghai [2025]

Updated Apr 2025
  • The Bundtop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂10
    157.4k Review
    Free
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    1.8 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󱤎Distant view of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone
    󱓊Luminous views of colonial buildings
    󱨠Saved by 7602 users󱨠130455 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Disney Resorttop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    253.4k Review
    From£41.23
    Shanghai.Shanghai Disney Resort
    20.7 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󰀆Watch the Phantom Show at Gardens of Imagination
    󱨜The world's largest Disney castle
    󱨠Saved by 15493 users󱨠163632 positive reviews
  • Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Towertop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.8
    168.4k Review
    From£30.9
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.7 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    Stroll along the transparent observation corridor
    󰋄Overlooking the Shanghai city (Rotating restaurant)
    󱨠Saved by 6487 users󱨠103016 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

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    4.6/5
    󰺂8.5
    44.1k Review
    From£35.03
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
    54 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󱨜World's first Ultraman-themed pavilion
    󰀆Float parade show (Nightly)
    󱨠Saved by 3104 users󱨠39509 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Museum

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    4.6/5
    󰺂8.4
    6.8k Review
    Free
    Shanghai.People's Square Area
    300m from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 1.02 million pieces of artifacts collection
    󱨜Tripod-shaped building (Coin-like appearance)
    󱨠Saved by 2435 users󱨠4720 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Astronomy Museum

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    4.9/5
    󰺂8.3
    5.8k Review
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
    55.7 km from downtown
    Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    Special “three-body” structure building
    󱓊Chang'e 5 lunar soil samples
    󱨠Saved by 1962 users󱨠5643 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Wild Animal Park

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    4.7/5
    󰺂8.2
    118.1k Review
    From£17.05
    Shanghai.Kangqiao, Nanhui Area
    30.7 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 200 species rare wildlife | Nocturnal animals
    󰀆Sea lions & acrobatic shows
    󱨠Saved by 3600 users󱨠75903 positive reviews
  • Huangpu River Cruise(Shiliupu Pier)

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    4.5/5
    󰺂7.9
    13.9k Review
    From£11.89
    Shanghai.The Bund Area
    2.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Travel through the Bund's iconic buildings
    󱤎Both sides the Bund light views (Night cruises)
    󱨠Saved by 4091 users󱨠6418 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

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    4.6/5
    󰺂7.8
    44.9k Review
    From£16.02
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area
    2.9 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    Panoramic undersea tunnel (508ft long)
    󱓊Chinese sturgeon & Yangtse crocodiles
    󱨠Saved by 2955 users󱨠31856 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Maglev Train

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    4.8/5
    󰺂7.8
    7k Review
    From£5.17
    Shanghai.Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area
    8.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊30 km in 7:20 minutes
    Special glass windows for views
    󱨠Saved by 3386 users󱨠5339 positive reviews
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Popular Best Things to Do Near Shanghai

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  • Zhouzhuang
    No.1
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.0
    18.8k Review
    From£5.17
    Kunshan.Outside Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
    60.6 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    Ming & Qing architectural complexes views
    󰋄Photographers' paradise & must-visit
    󱨠Saved by 1994 users󱨠10272 positive reviews
  • XITANG HISTORIC TOWN OF CHINA
    No.2
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.3
    12.8k Review
    From£9.82
    Jiashan.Inside Xitang Scenic Area
    63.8 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    󰋄Crowded & serene stone alley
    󱓊Stroll & enjoy Xitang's beauty
    󱨠Saved by 432 users󱨠4192 positive reviews
  • Tongli Town
    No.3
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.6
    13.8k Review
    From£8.27
    Suzhou.Outside Tongli Ancient Town
    72 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    Ancient architectural complexes (Ming & Qing)
    󰀆Experience centuries-old street life
    󱨠Saved by 1545 users󱨠7385 positive reviews
  • Lion Grove Garden(Shizilin Garden)
    No.4
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.0
    19.6k Review
    From£4.14
    Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street
    80.9 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    󱨜Wigwam designed by Ni Yunlin (Painter)
    21 caves & 9 labyrinthine paths
    󱨠Saved by 1071 users󱨠14164 positive reviews
  • Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden)
    No.5
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.9
    67.4k Review
    From£8.27
    Suzhou.Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street
    80.9 km from Shanghai
    Highlights:
    󱨜World Heritage Site
    󱓊Scenic tower & bridge reflections
    󱨠Saved by 2734 users󱨠44796 positive reviews
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Shanghai?
These are all Best Things to Do in Shanghai:The Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Shanghai Museum
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai include:The Bund:4.8, Shanghai Disney Resort:4.7, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:4.7, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:4.6, Shanghai Museum:4.6
At what locations in Shanghai can Best Things to Do in Shanghai be found?
The Best Things to Do in Shanghai are mainly located in:The Bund:Shanghai, Shanghai Disney Resort:Shanghai, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:Shanghai, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:Shanghai, Shanghai Museum:Shanghai
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