City landmark
The Bund
Shanghai's Classic Skyline Walk
Walk the historic waterfront for clear views of the Bund architecture and Lujiazui skyline. Go near sunset to see the city shift from daylight into evening lights.
Shanghai, China
Where to stay in Shanghai: from historic lanes to Pudong
Stay close to the Bund, leafy historic streets, Disney magic and fast city connections—with a Shanghai home that fits your own travel rhythm.
01 · City Introduction
Why Shanghai?
China's most international city brings history, modern energy, riverfront views and neon-lit ambition into one compelling stay.
Shanghai brings together the Bund's historic architecture, Lujiazui's skyline, the Shanghai Museum and M50 art district. Local flavor runs from xiaolongbao and shengjian to classic Shanghainese dishes and independent cafés. An extensive metro network connects the main sights, while Pudong and Hongqiao airports plus high-speed rail make arrival and side trips to Suzhou or Hangzhou straightforward. Allow three to five days for the central neighborhoods, food and museums, adding extra time for Disney or a nearby water town.
- Recommended stay
- 3–5 days
- Best for
- First visits · culture · business
- Main gateways
- PVG · SHA · Hongqiao Railway
- Getting around
- Metro · ferry · DiDi
02 · What to Do
Best Things to Do in Shanghai
Start with Shanghai's defining skyline, then slow down for old streets, traditional architecture and a full day of Disney magic.
Neighborhood walk
Wukang Road · Xintiandi
Plane-Tree Streets and Shanghai Citywalks
Follow Shanghai's plane-tree streets past historic residences, independent shops and cafés, then continue toward Xintiandi and the surrounding shikumen lanes.
Traditional Shanghai
Yu Garden
Classical Gardens and the Old City
Explore pavilions, rockeries and ponds inside Yu Garden, then walk the nearby old-city lanes for traditional architecture and local snacks.
Theme park
Shanghai Disney Resort
A Full Park Day for Families and Disney Fans
Reserve a full day, check current admission requirements and plan the return trip before the evening crowds leave the park.
03 · Neighborhood Guide
Where to Stay in Shanghai
Choose a neighborhood around the atmosphere, trip purpose and transport connections that matter most to you.
The Bund · Nanjing Road
Shanghai at its grandest, on both sides of the river
The Bund's historic waterfront, busy Nanjing Road and Lujiazui's towers create Shanghai's defining cityscape. Multiple metro lines and short ferry or metro rides make this the most straightforward base for first-time sightseeing and central business trips.
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Hongqiao · NECC
The connected choice for business travel
Hongqiao Railway Station, Hongqiao Airport and the National Exhibition and Convention Center form one of the Yangtze River Delta's key transport and business hubs. Malls and supermarkets cover daily needs, while larger homes suit families and groups. The metro reaches the Bund and Nanjing Road without complicated transfers.
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi
The romantic undertone of old Shanghai
Huaihai Road links Xintiandi, Wukang Road and Jing'an Temple through one of Shanghai's most atmospheric areas. Old villas, shikumen lanes and contemporary shopping sit beneath mature plane trees. Spend the day on a photo-friendly citywalk, then move easily between cafés, restaurants and bars after dark.
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Disney Resort
A dedicated base for the fairy-tale world
Stay close to the park and reach the gates on foot or by shuttle, avoiding a long daily commute from central Shanghai. Convenience stores and dining are geared toward park visitors, many homes provide scheduled transfers, and Metro Line 11 still connects the area with the city.
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04 · Featured Stays
Shanghai Homestays by Neighborhood
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Entire 3-bedroom
Weifan Louvre Three-Bedroom Bund View Residence
3 bedrooms · 6 guests
The Bund · East Nanjing Road Metro · 3–5 min walk
ID 70991359
¥861 / night
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Weifan Spring Roll Suite in a Century-Old Bund Building
1 bedroom · 2 guests
The Bund · East Nanjing Road Metro · 3–5 min walk
ID 66368704
¥328 / night
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Zighouse Guanlan Bund Homestay
1 bedroom · 4 guests
Suzhou Creek · The Bund · Metro 2 min walk
ID 81435115
¥655 / night
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270° Window Three-Bedroom View Home by Yu Garden
3 bedrooms · 6 guests
Yu Garden · City God Temple · Nanjing Road · People’s Square
ID 68187216
¥1,369 / night
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Sicily Wabi-Sabi Three-Bedroom Residence by Nanjing Road
3 bedrooms · 8 guests
East Nanjing Road · The Bund · People’s Square
ID 57263578
¥1,602 / night
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250 sqm Panoramic Bund River-View Celebrity Suite
3 bedrooms · 6 guests
The Bund · Metro · Nanjing Road
ID 58392541
¥2,080 / night
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Sicily SR Jingxi French-Retro Twin Room
1 bedroom · 4 guests
The Bund · East Nanjing Road · ¥2 Ferry, 15 min walk
ID 68146173
¥606 / night
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The Book Room at People’s Square
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
People’s Square Metro · The Bund · Nanjing Road
ID 54509800
¥1,036 / night
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Flourishing Garden Villa Apartment on Wuyuan Road
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Wukang Mansion · Grand Theatre · Shanghai Conservatory · Ba Jin Residence
ID 50177158
¥567 / night
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Yidu Daylight Rooftop Two-Bedroom Home by West Nanjing Road
2 bedrooms · 6 guests
West Nanjing Road · Natural History Museum · HKRI Taikoo Hui
ID 62938558
¥1,722 / night
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Former French Concession Shikumen Loft for Monthly Stays
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Jing’an Temple Metro, 15 min walk · Julu Road · Exhibition Center
ID 71344132
¥699 / night
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Dark-Green House Private Courtyard Suite on Wuyuan Road
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Wukang Road · Anfu Road · Wukang Mansion · Huashan Hospital
ID 64331482
¥499 / night
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Shangchun Shanting 120 sqm Wabi-Sabi Art Apartment
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · INS Fuxing Park
ID 73764214
¥1,292 / night
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Gefii Space Kumamon Family Three-Bedroom with Slide
3 bedrooms · 6 guests
South Shaanxi Road Metro, Lines 1/10/12 · Xintiandi
ID 18253838
¥2,311 / night
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Yueshiguang Wutong Private Shikumen Courtyard
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Jing’an Temple · Middle Huaihai Road · Julu Road · Fumin Road
ID 469833
¥852 / night
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Private room
French-Retro Garden Manor Room
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Near Shanghai Disney · Pudong Airport · Free transfer
ID 56523931
¥855 / night
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Daidimei Villa King Room with Breakfast
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Near Shanghai Disney · One-way complimentary transfer
ID 54501652
¥548 / night
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Xingshe Private Villa for Groups, Camping & BBQ
9 bedrooms · 25 guests
Near Shanghai Disney · Pudong · Free parking
ID 66529423
¥12,166 / night
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Yueheji Milky Duplex Twin Room with Projector
1 bedroom · 4 guests
Near Shanghai Disney · Shanghai Wild Animal Park
ID 54997708
¥338 / night
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Yueheji Chumeng Family Twin Room with Slide
1 bedroom · 3 guests
Near Shanghai Disney · Scheduled transfers
ID 67777500
¥366 / night
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Starlight Loft Twin Room with Disney Transfer
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
Disney · Wild Animal Park · Metro station
ID 45189277
¥697 / night
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Private room
Yunman Countryside Round-Bed Room with Pool
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Near Shanghai Disney · Private transfer
ID 56097055
¥500 / night
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Jingcai 40 Smart King Room by Jiangqiao Wanda
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Jiangqiao Wanda · Metro 2–4 min walk
ID 59704573
¥271 / night
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Magic House 76 Smart Twin Room by Jiangqiao Wanda
1 bedroom · 4 guests
Jiangqiao Wanda · Hongqiao Airport · Railway · NECC
ID 82982062
¥319 / night
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Designer 3-Bedroom Suite for Five near NECC
3 bedrooms · 5 guests
NECC · Hongqiao Railway · Airport · Metro to the Bund
ID 39543666
¥1,013 / night
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Zijiazhu 05 Three-Bedroom, Five-Bed Suite for Nine
3 bedrooms · 9 guests
Hongqiao Railway · Airport · NECC · Paradise Walk
ID 56737876
¥643 / night
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Rose Light-Luxury Duplex, Two Bedrooms and Four Beds
2 bedrooms · 6 guests
NECC · Hongqiao Railway · Hongqiao Airport
ID 71374999
¥502 / night
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Zijiazhu Nordic Two-Bedroom Suite for Six
2 bedrooms · 6 guests
Hongqiao Railway · Airport · Metro by short taxi
ID 55445635
¥538 / night
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The Bund · Nanjing Road · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
Near The Bund · Nanjing Road and major local sights
ID 12989110
¥838 / night
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The Bund · Nanjing Road · Entire 1-bedroom
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Near The Bund · Nanjing Road and major local sights
ID 58460182
¥838 / night
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The Bund · Nanjing Road · Entire 1-bedroom
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Near The Bund · Nanjing Road and major local sights
ID 74814406
¥608 / night
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The Bund · Nanjing Road · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
Near The Bund · Nanjing Road and major local sights
ID 86492755
¥788 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 1-bedroom
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 10111095
¥369 / night
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Hongqiao · NECC · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
Near Hongqiao · NECC and major local sights
ID 55476340
¥363 / night
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Hongqiao · NECC · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 9 guests
Near Hongqiao · NECC and major local sights
ID 60228742
¥663 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 6 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 57460555
¥750 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 1-bedroom
1 bedroom · 6 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 92103085
¥550 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 1-bedroom
1 bedroom · 4 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 71590636
¥528 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 1-bedroom
1 bedroom · 6 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 78451696
¥528 / night
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The Bund · Nanjing Road · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 6 guests
Near The Bund · Nanjing Road and major local sights
ID 78322939
¥390 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 70936243
¥858 / night
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The Bund · Nanjing Road · Entire 3-bedroom
3 bedrooms · 8 guests
Near The Bund · Nanjing Road and major local sights
ID 71815903
¥2188 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 3-bedroom
3 bedrooms · 6 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 78505210
¥1988 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 1-bedroom
1 bedroom · 2 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 87304942
¥1588 / night
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Huaihai Road · Xintiandi · Entire 2-bedroom
2 bedrooms · 4 guests
Near Huaihai Road · Xintiandi and major local sights
ID 89804416
¥1699 / night
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Entire 4-bedroom
The Bund · Nanjing Road · Entire 4-bedroom
4 bedrooms · 10 guests
Near The Bund · Nanjing Road and major local sights
ID 90526693
¥2288 / night
Ask about this home05 · Shanghai Travel Guide
Plan Shanghai with Practical Local Knowledge
Continue to Tujia's inbound travel guides for arrival preparation, everyday travel tips, accommodation advice and local experiences.
First-time essentials
Shanghai Travel Guide for First-Time International Visitors
Prepare payments, connectivity, attraction booking and realistic daily routes before arriving in China's largest city.
Getting around
How to Use Shanghai Metro, Ferries and Airport Links
Compare Pudong and Hongqiao transfers, metro payment options and the final walk from each station.
Day-trip planning
How to Plan a Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai
Use high-speed rail to connect canals and gardens, but confirm station choice, attraction reservations and the last return train.
06 · FAQ
Shanghai Travel FAQ
Quick answers about neighborhoods, booking lead time, airport access and how long to stay.
How many days do first-time visitors need in Shanghai?
Three to five days works for central neighborhoods, museums and food. Add a day for Disney, Zhujiajiao or a high-speed-rail trip to Suzhou.
Where is the best area to stay in Shanghai for first-time tourists?
The Bund and Nanjing Road suit landmark sightseeing, the former French Concession suits walks and cafés, Hongqiao suits transport and business, and the Disney area reduces park transfers.
Can international bank cards be used on Shanghai public transport?
Shanghai's official English guide lists several overseas-card and transport-code options. Compatibility can change, so check the latest official instructions and keep a backup payment method.
How do I travel from Pudong or Hongqiao Airport to my homestay?
Both airports connect by metro, while taxis and other airport services may be better late at night or with heavy luggage. Save the full destination address in Chinese.
Do foreign visitors need to book Shanghai attractions in advance?
Major museums and popular attractions may use timed or real-name booking. Check each official page shortly before visiting and carry the passport used for the reservation.
Is Suzhou or a Shanghai water town possible as a day trip?
Yes, but choose one destination. Confirm departure station, attraction reservations and the last return service instead of combining several distant towns in one day.
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