Things to Do in Shanghai

Shanghai's iconic Oriental Pearl Tower was the world's tallest structure outside North America when completed in 1995.

The Bund's European-style architecture dates from Shanghai's colonial treaty-port era (1842–1943), making it a living museum of 19th-century banking and trade.

Shanghai is home to the world's fastest maglev train, which connects Pudong International Airport to the city in just 8 minutes at speeds up to 460 km/h.

Yu Garden, built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, covers just 2 hectares but is considered one of China's finest classical gardens, a UNESCO-protected masterpiece of landscape design.

The Shanghai Tower, completed in 2015, is China's tallest building and the world's second-tallest, featuring a 360° observation deck on the 118th floor.

Shanghai's Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are a protected geographical indication in China, with the best versions made by restaurants in the old Chinese city.