Hotels in Xintiandi Area, Shanghai

Shanghai explodes with glistening skyscrapers, neon-drenched Bund views, and labyrinthine wet markets. Dive into the city's historic alleyways, feast on spicy xiaolongbao and mango pomelo sago, and zip through skyscraper canyons on the efficient underground Metro—discover it all with this guide!​

Getting to & Around Shanghai​

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​​Flying in?​​ You’ll land at ​​Pudong International Airport (PVG)​​, 40 km southeast of downtown. Taxis cost ​​¥180–220≈A$35-44 (60–75 mins)​​ to Longyang Road Station—connects to Metro Lines 2, 7, 16 & Maglev. Late arrival? ​​Night Shuttle Bus Lines​​ run till 1 AM (​​¥2–16​​≈A$40.4-3).
​​Red-eye flight?​​ Crash at hotels near PVG that offer shuttle/pickups:

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Getting around:​

Shanghai offers diverse transport options: the efficient Metro connects major areas like Nanjing Road shopping malls, historic Yuyuan Garden, and Pudong’s Lujiazui skyline. Buses cost just ¥2 (≈A0.40), require apps like AMap or Smart Shanghai. For scenic views, Huangpu River ferries (¥2≈A0.40) showcase the Bund and Pudong skyline—best taken outside rush hours.

Where to Stay in Shanghai​

• ​​​The Bund:​​ Grand river views, Art Deco landmarks, and swanky cocktail dens—all rubbing shoulders with chaotic crowds and knockoff shops. Perfect for photographers and luxury seekers. ​​Skip if you hate crowds​​—tour groups swarm the waterfront promenade at sunrise.
• ​​Huangpu Old Town:​​ Crumbling alleyways collide with soup dumpling stalls and silk hawkers. Steps from Yuyuan Garden (​​tip:​​ enter at 8 AM before queues coil like dragons) and City God Temple. Hostels charge ​​¥120/night (≈A$25)​​.
• ​​Jing’an:​​ Corporate monoliths by day, speakeasy bars by night. Mix of design hotels (¥600–1500/≈A$125–315) and hidden jazz clubs near Jing’an Park. Love truffle xiaolongbao and 2 AM negronis? You’ll vibe here. ​​Avoid during Golden Week​​—Nanjing Road becomes a human river.

​​Things to Do in Shanghai​

• ​​​Oriental Pearl Tower Observatory​​ – Transparent skywalk vertigo 263m high (​​¥220/≈A$46​​). Go at dusk, then sip lychee martinis at the ​​rotating champagne bar​​.
• ​​Qibao Ancient Town Waterways​​ – Bargain for crab-shell buns (​​¥10/≈A$2​​) while gondolas jostle your elbows. Go Saturdays only!
• ​​Yuyuan Garden​ – Wander Ming-dynasty pavilions (​​¥40/≈A$8​​) as lanterns ignite the zigzag bridge. Then, order chrysanthemum-honey cocktails in the Old City.