Top 50 Best Things to Do in Shanghai
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Shanghai

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  • The Bundtop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂10
    Shanghai.The Bund Area1.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱤎Distant view of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone
    󱓊Luminous views of colonial buildings
    󱨠Saved by 14181 users󱨠128525 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Disney Resorttop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    48.43
    Shanghai.Shanghai Disney Resort20.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoCome to Zootopia and enjoy the City Life Festival | Nov 18, 2025-Jan 27, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Watch the Phantom Show at Gardens of Imagination
    󱨜The world's largest Disney castle
    󱨠Saved by 29633 users󱨠169279 positive reviews
  • Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Towertop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.6
    24.16
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area2.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Stroll along the transparent observation corridor
    Shanghai landmark (1,535ft)
    󱨠Saved by 11666 users󱨠102770 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
    4
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.3
    30.23
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area54.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoShanghai-born orca Pang Dou Bao celebrates 2nd birthday
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜World's first Ultraman-themed pavilion
    󰀆Float parade show (Nightly)
    󱨠Saved by 5786 users󱨠45778 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Museum
    5
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.2
    Shanghai.People's Square Area300m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoExhibition of Masterpieces of Chinese Fan Painting and Calligraphy from the Shanghai Museum Collection Opens | Nov 14, 2025-Feb 22, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved 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 4990 users󱨠7054 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Wild Animal Park
    6
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.1
    15.66
    Shanghai.Kangqiao, Nanhui Area30.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoChimpanzee Lele celebrates 1st birthday
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 200 species rare wildlife | Nocturnal animals
    󰀆Sea lions & acrobatic shows
    󱨠Saved by 8473 users󱨠74642 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Astronomy Museum
    7
    4.9/5
    󰺂7.9
    3.65
    Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area55.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Special “three-body” structure building
    󱓊Chang'e 5 lunar soil samples
    󱨠Saved by 4452 users󱨠7297 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
    8
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.9
    18.82
    Shanghai.Lujiazui Area2.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Panoramic undersea tunnel (508ft long)
    󱓊Chinese sturgeon & Yangtse crocodiles
    󱨠Saved by 5581 users󱨠32222 positive reviews
  • Shanghai Romance Park
    9
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.6
    16.88
    Shanghai.Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoShanghai Romance Park reopens | Jul 1, 2023
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Shanghai
    Highlights:
    󰀆Large-scale song and dance show | Interactive projects
    󱨞Trendy parties(every week) | Dress-up experience
    󱨠Saved by 3200 users󱨠3220 positive reviews
  • LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort
    10
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.6
    42.36
    Shanghai.LEGOLAND RESORT52.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort opens | Jul 5, 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured 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 1635 users󱨠1007 positive reviews

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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