Shanghai is known as China’s “city of the future”, but its neon-splashed nightlife and world-class food scene are just as exciting as its hypermodern architecture
Shanghai
What To Do In Shanghai
Shanghai Museum
A world-class museum packed with artifacts spanning 5,000 years
Fotografiska
Contemporary and cutting-edge photography exhibitions in a beautiful location on Suzhou Creek
Yuyuan Garden
Picturesque Ming Dynasty garden popular for souvenir-shopping and local snacks
Jing’an Temple
An ancient, golden Buddhist temple in the Jing’an district
The Stage
Former helipad turned observation deck on top of the White Magnolia Plaza
Fotografiska
Contemporary and cutting-edge photography exhibitions in a beautiful location on Suzhou Creek
Yuyuan Garden
Picturesque Ming Dynasty garden popular for souvenir-shopping and local snacks
Jing’an Temple
An ancient, golden Buddhist temple in the Jing’an district
The Stage
Former helipad turned observation deck on top of the White Magnolia Plaza
Where To Drink In Shanghai
Roof at The Shanghai EDITION
Plush, open-air terrace with a paranomic panoramic view of Shanghai’s glittering skyline
Root Down
Jazzy vinyl bar serving classic and inventive cocktails
Union Trading Company
A well-loved neighbourhood cocktail bar nestled in the French Concession
Sober Company
A multi-level bar and speakeasy in the nightlife mecca of Fuxing Park
Pony Up
Lively spot for day-to-night drinking and East-meets-West bar snacks
Roof at The Shanghai EDITION
Plush, open-air terrace with a paranomic panoramic view of Shanghai’s glittering skyline
Root Down
Jazzy vinyl bar serving classic and inventive cocktails
Union Trading Company
A well-loved neighbourhood cocktail bar nestled in the French Concession
Sober Company
A multi-level bar and speakeasy in the nightlife mecca of Fuxing Park
Pony Up
Lively spot for day-to-night drinking and East-meets-West bar snacks
Where To Eat In Shanghai
1929 by Guillaume Galliot
A refined French bistro by a three Michelin-starred chef
ZUP Pizza Bar
Famed for their tavern-style, chewy and thin-crust Chicago-style pizzas
Siu Tang Li
A sophisticated spot for Cantonese, Sichuanese and Shanghainese cuisine
Yaya’s
Neighbourhood, neon-lit pasta bar serving Italian-Chinese eats with great beats
Bastard
Fusion Chinese comfort food down a hip alleyway in Jing’An
1929 by Guillaume Galliot
A refined French bistro by a three Michelin-starred chef
ZUP Pizza Bar
Famed for their tavern-style, chewy and thin-crust Chicago-style pizzas
Siu Tang Li
A sophisticated spot for Cantonese, Sichuanese and Shanghainese cuisine
Yaya’s
Neighbourhood, neon-lit pasta bar serving Italian-Chinese eats with great beats
Bastard
Fusion Chinese comfort food down a hip alleyway in Jing’An
Where To Shop In Shanghai
HAUS NOWHERE
Gentle Monster’s experiential retail concept that merges fashion, art and food
Basement FG
One-stop shop for all things trendy in fashion in a historical mansion that once belonged to a mobster
DOE
Paradise for men’s streetwear fans with limited-edition clothing and sneakers
Bee’s Knees
A haven for vintage fashion lovers
Labelhood
An incubator and showcase for China’s most promising fashion designers
HAUS NOWHERE
Gentle Monster’s experiential retail concept that merges fashion, art and food
Basement FG
One-stop shop for all things trendy in fashion in a historical mansion that once belonged to a mobster
DOE
Paradise for men’s streetwear fans with limited-edition clothing and sneakers
Bee’s Knees
A haven for vintage fashion lovers
Labelhood
An incubator and showcase for China’s most promising fashion designers
Where To Stay In Shanghai
Shangri-La Qiantan
Located along the banks of the Huangpu River, close to the New Bund International Business District, this urban oasis...
W Shanghai – The Bund
With its party atmosphere and futuristic décor, this achingly trendy hotel has become arguably the top social hotspot...
Amanyangun
Ming dynasty villas were relocated brick-by-brick from Fujian province to Shanghai for this hugely ambitious architectural...
Paper
Paper is a compact, minimalist office and co-working space with a few loft rooms and suites on the top floor, offering an...
The Puli
With an atmosphere that’s somewhere between a traditional luxury hotel and a boutique hideaway, The Puli combines the best...
Shangri-La Qiantan
Located along the banks of the Huangpu River, close to the New Bund International Business District, this urban oasis...
W Shanghai – The Bund
With its party atmosphere and futuristic décor, this achingly trendy hotel has become arguably the top social hotspot...
Amanyangun
Ming dynasty villas were relocated brick-by-brick from Fujian province to Shanghai for this hugely ambitious architectural...
Paper
Paper is a compact, minimalist office and co-working space with a few loft rooms and suites on the top floor, offering an...
The Puli
With an atmosphere that’s somewhere between a traditional luxury hotel and a boutique hideaway, The Puli combines the best...
