Shanghai

The Bund is Shanghai’s most iconic waterfront, serving as a living museum of colonial-era history. It features a stunning row of 52 historical buildings in various architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, and Art Deco, known as the 'Exhibition of World Archit...

Shanghai Disneyland is a world-class theme park that blends classic Disney magic with uniquely Chinese cultural elements. As the first Disney resort in mainland China, it features seven uniquely themed lands, including the futuristic Tomorrowland, the immersive Treasure...

Yu Garden is a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty classical Chinese gardening, originally built in 1559 by Pan Yunduan as a peaceful retreat for his elderly parents. The garden features intricate rockeries, zig-zag bridges designed to ward off evil spirits, and ornate pavilion...

Located in People's Square, the Shanghai Museum is shaped like a 'Ding' (an ancient bronze vessel), symbolizing the Chinese philosophy of a 'round sky and square earth.' It houses one of the world's finest collections of Chinese art, including ancient bronzes, ceramics,...

Standing at 632 meters, the Shanghai Tower is China’s tallest building and the world’s second-tallest skyscraper. Its unique spiral design is not just aesthetic but functional, reducing wind loads by 24% through its twisting glass facade. The 'Top of Shanghai' observato...

The Shanghai History Museum is housed in the stunning former Shanghai Race Club building, a 1930s neoclassical masterpiece featuring a massive clock tower. The museum tells the story of Shanghai from its earliest beginnings to 1949, with a focus on its transformation in...

The Wukang Mansion, formerly known as the Normandie Apartments, is a legendary Art Deco landmark designed by the famous Hungarian-Slovak architect László Hudec (often mistakenly attributed to I.M. Pei). Completed in 1924, its distinctive wedge-shaped exterior resembles ...

Often referred to as the 'Venice of Shanghai,' Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town with a history spanning over 1,700 years. It is characterized by its network of canals, 36 stone bridges, and Ming/Qing dynasty architecture. The Fangsheng Bridge is the town's most iconi...

Found 158, often called 'The Magpie,' is Shanghai’s premier underground nightlife destination. Built into a sunken courtyard below a public park, it houses a dense concentration of international restaurants, craft beer bars, and world-famous nightclubs. Historically, it...

Fu He Hui is a temple of modern vegetarian fine dining, set in a Zen-like townhouse in the French Concession. The name translates to 'Fortune, Harmony, and Intelligence.' The restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus that elevate humble vegetables and rare fungi into hig...

Located in the heart of Yu Garden, this restaurant is the historical home of Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, dating back to 1900. It is a multi-level establishment where the ground floor serves take-out and the upper floors offer a refined sit-down experience. The sensory experie...

Lost Heaven is a dramatic, dimly lit restaurant that celebrates the 'Ancient Tea Horse Road' through Yunnan folk cuisine. The decor is a sensory masterpiece of dark wood, tribal art, and deep red lighting, creating an exotic and romantic atmosphere. The cuisine blends Y...

Yi Long Court is a masterclass in elegance, designed to resemble a 1930s Shanghainese nobleman’s residence with rich mahogany, silk screens, and Art Deco accents. This Michelin-starred restaurant serves exquisite Cantonese cuisine that emphasizes seasonal ingredients an...

Xin Rong Ji is the most celebrated Taizhou cuisine restaurant in China, holding multiple Michelin stars across its various locations. This branch at 688 Nanjing West Road is known for its understated luxury and focus on the freshest wild-caught seafood from the East Chi...

Fu 1039 is housed in a beautifully preserved 1930s heritage villa, offering an immersive 'Old Shanghai' dining experience. There is no main dining hall; instead, guests dine in private rooms that were once bedrooms and parlors, filled with antique furniture and gramopho...

Mercato is a vibrant Italian coastal restaurant by world-famous chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, located in the prestigious Three on the Bund. The interior, designed by Neri&Hu, is a masterclass in 'reclaimed luxury,' blending raw wood, exposed metal, and the building’s ...

The Peninsula Shanghai is a flagship of luxury, built to echo the city’s 1920s glamour while occupying the only new building on the historic Bund in over 70 years. The interior is a sensory masterpiece of Art Deco design, featuring granite, marble, and lacquered wood. I...

The Fairmont Peace Hotel is a living legend, once known as the Cathay Hotel and the 'Grand Hotel of the Orient.' This Art Deco masterpiece, with its signature green copper pyramid roof, has hosted royalty and celebrities like Charlie Chaplin and Bernard Shaw. The sensor...

Occupying the 79th to 93rd floors of the 'Bottle Opener' skyscraper, Park Hyatt Shanghai is one of the highest hotels in the world. Designed by Tony Chi, the interior follows a 'sophisticated modern Chinese residence' theme, offering a sensory experience of quiet, minim...

The Ritz-Carlton Pudong occupies the upper floors of the IFC complex, offering a sensory experience that blends 1930s Shanghai Art Deco with ultra-modern luxury. The hotel’s design is opulent, featuring dark woods, plush silks, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame th...

W Shanghai is a vibrant fusion of old-school lane house (Lilong) aesthetics and futuristic neon design. Located on the North Bund, it offers a sensory explosion of color, bold installations, and high-energy music. The hotel’s 'WET' pool deck is legendary, providing a pa...

Part of the Swire Hotels' House Collective, The Middle House is a minimalist masterpiece designed by Piero Lissoni. It sits within the HKRI Taikoo Hui complex, blending sophisticated Italian design with subtle Chinese craftsmanship. The sensory experience is defined by ...

The Shanghai EDITION is housed in two separate buildings: the former Art Deco power company headquarters and a modern skyscraper. Ian Schrager’s design philosophy creates a sensory experience of 'understated luxury,' featuring light oak wood, ivory fabrics, and a stunni...

Amanyangyun is a monumental preservation project where 50 Ming and Qing dynasty villas and 10,000 ancient camphor trees were relocated from Jiangxi province to Shanghai to save them from a dam project. The sensory experience is one of profound silence and historical wei...