Above Guide / Curated Shanghai
Things to do
in Shanghai.
Pair the Chinese Grand Prix with world-renowned soup dumplings, historic colonial architecture, and futuristic neon skylines.
Shanghai Beyond the circuit
Off the clock.
Explore Shanghai’s tranquil water towns, classical Chinese gardens, and bustling street markets outside racing hours.
On the map
Where they all are.
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02 / Build your own Shanghai
Follow what
pulls you in.
The city makes more sense when experiences are connected by interest, not forced into a generic ranking.
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Authentic soup dumplings & street food
Delicate broth-filled xiao long bao and crispy pan-fried shengjianbao.- 01Jia Jia Tang Bao (Huangpu)
Legendary no-frills institution serving freshly steamed crab-and-pork xiao long bao with ginger vinegar.
- 02Da Hu Chun (Sichuan Middle Rd)
Bib Gourmand-recognized masters of crispy-bottomed pan-fried pork shengjianbao.
- 03Din Tai Fung (Shanghai Centre, Jing’an)
World-renowned Taiwanese chain delivering precision-folded 18-pleat pork and truffle soup dumplings.
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The Bund & futuristic Pudong skylines
Colonial 1920s architecture contrasting against neon skyscraper towers.- 01The Bund Historic Promenade
Stroll past European heritage bank buildings overlooking the Huangpu River and Pudong towers at sunset.
- 02Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Ascend the world’s third-tallest building (632 m) via super-fast elevators for 360-degree megacity views.
- 03Flair Rooftop Bar (The Ritz-Carlton Pudong)
China’s highest outdoor dining terrace offering signature cocktails framed by the Oriental Pearl Tower.
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Former French Concession & hidden speakeasies
Tree-lined plane tree avenues, heritage shikumen brick alleys, and cocktail lounges.- 01Wukang Road & Ferguson Lane
Historic French colonial architecture, artisan coffee shops, and independent fashion boutiques.
- 02Speak Low (Fuxing Middle Rd)
Secret four-story Japanese speakeasy hidden behind a bartending tool shop, ranked among Asia’s best bars.
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Ancient water towns & classical gardens
Venetian-style canal towns and UNESCO classical gardens reachable via high-speed rail.- 01Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town
Historic Ming and Qing dynasty canal town featuring stone bridges and gondola boat tours, accessible via Metro Line 17.
- 02Suzhou Classical Gardens
UNESCO World Heritage scholar gardens (Humble Administrator’s Garden) just 25 minutes from Shanghai via bullet train.
04 / Keep planning
Turn inspiration
into a day.
Popular soup dumpling establishments and Bund rooftop cocktail bars experience peak demand during race week; arrive early or book tables in advance.
