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
    󰺂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 14183 users󱨠128525 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    beauty of lovebeauty of love

    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.

  • Shanghai Disney Resorttop_2
    󰺂10
    166.94
    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 29635 users󱨠169281 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    董年董事董年董事

    At Disney, happiness truly is contagious. Seeing the actors' infectious smiles during the parade and hearing familiar Disney music easily makes you temporarily forget your worries, as if you've returned to a carefree childhood. Whether you visit with family, friends, or a partner, it creates unique and joyful memories—a "tiring but happy" experience.

  • Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Towertop_3
    󰺂8.6
    83.26
    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
    4.7/5
    马里克斯李世民马里克斯李世民

    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!

  • Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
    4
    󰺂8.3
    104.18
    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
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The show time only once per day so pretty rush. One day is not enough. My kid when through one by one.

  • Shanghai Museum
    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 4991 users󱨠7054 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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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.

  • Shanghai Wild Animal Park
    6
    󰺂8.1
    53.98
    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 8474 users󱨠74642 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    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.

  • Shanghai Astronomy Museum
    7
    󰺂7.9
    12.56
    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 4453 users󱨠7297 positive reviews
    4.9/5
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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.

  • Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
    8
    󰺂7.9
    64.85
    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
    4.7/5
    beauty of lovebeauty of love

    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.

  • Shanghai Romance Park
    9
    󰺂7.6
    58.16
    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 3201 users󱨠3220 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    晓强乖乖晓强乖乖

    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!

  • LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort
    10
    󰺂7.6
    146.02
    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
    4.5/5
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    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.

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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