10 Best Places to Visit In Shanghai 2025 - FIRST TIME IN SHANGHAI, CHINA

A former slaughterhouse designed in 1933, transformed into a creative and architectural complex with unique labyrinthine corridors and industrial design elements, now housing shops and cafes.

A classical Chinese garden dating from the Ming Dynasty, featuring traditional pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and bridges. It is surrounded by Yuyuan Old Street, a commercial area with traditional architecture, shops, and restaurants.

An iconic waterfront promenade offering views of historic colonial-era buildings on one side and the futuristic skyline of Pudong across the Huangpu River on the other.

One of the world's busiest shopping streets, featuring a long pedestrian section with department stores, luxury boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

A labyrinthine network of narrow alleyways and old residential Shikumen houses, transformed into an artsy district with art galleries, craft shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants.

A historic Buddhist temple located in the heart of Shanghai, known for its intricate traditional architecture, large Buddha statues, and serene courtyards, contrasting with the surrounding modern cityscape.

The tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world, a supertall skyscraper in the Pudong financial district offering panoramic views of Shanghai from its observation deck.

A large public aquarium featuring a 168-meter underwater tunnel, diverse marine species from around the world, and various themed exhibition zones, located in the Pudong financial district.

One of the largest Starbucks Reserve Roasteries globally, offering an immersive coffee experience with on-site roasting, multiple brewing methods, a bakery, and a tea bar across two floors.