Shanghai
in China

You may not know it, but Shanghai is China's largest & richest city. Lucky for us travellers, this manifests in innumerable gorgeous restaurants, hotels and unusual spots to shop. Get lost in the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city that pulsates with life.

how long to go for

a week

when to go

october, november

holidays

Chinese New Year, Qinming Festival, Labour Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day of the People's Republic of China, Golden Week

how to get there

Fly in to Pudong airport and take the Airport Shuttle Bus, the Metro Line 2, the Maglev Train or a taxi in to town.

how to get around

on foot, by metro, by bus, by taxi

nice to know

Card is king here, so there's little need to take out too much cash.

local language

Mandarin

currency

yuan

in an emergency

call 110

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Da Hu Chun

Huang Pu Qu lunch

dinner

If you've seen the Shanghai episode of Andrew Zimmer's 'Bizarre Foods', you might recognise Da Hu Chun's famous pan-fried 'shengjianbao'. This market-like store has a self-serve concept, so you can browse the stalls as you gobble up every last authentic bite.

Di Shui Dong

Huangpu lunch

dinner

This Hunan-style restaurant is guaranteed to set your mouth ablaze with eye-watering delicious dishes like cumin-spiced pork ribs or Mao's prawns. This spot is definitely not for the faint hearted!

Dongbei Four Seasons Dumpling King

Jing An Qu lunch

dinner

This dumpling hot spot is the ideal place for a group dinner, as the menu is extensive and ridiculously cheap! Dongbei is the northeastern part of China known for their warm, hearty dishes perfect for combatting the long, bitter winters. We recommend trying the pork cabbage dumplings or the honey-glazed pork!

Lucky Mart

Jing An Qu dinner

drinks

At first glance, Lucky Mart seems like your average convenience store. However, upon entering, you stumble into a Japanese-style bar serving cocktails and konbini snacks until 4 A.M.! Head here at the end of your night for a 'highball' cocktail and ramen.

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Old Jesse

Xuhui District lunch

dinner

The Old Jesse serves delicious authentic Shanghainese food in a cosy traditional townhouse. It tends to get quite cramped inside, as there are a limited number of tables, but Old Jesse is a truly authentic Shanghainese experience.

ULTRAVIOLET BY PAUL PAIRET

Huangpu

dinner

We promise you have never dined like you can at Ultraviolet. We won't spoil too much for you, but all you have to know is that it is a completely immersive experience that will change your perception on how you use your senses to taste.