# Shanghai Beyond F1: Soup Dumplings, The Bund & Cocktails > Beyond the circuit: feast on authentic xiao long bao soup dumplings, wander the Former French Concession, and sip drinks with iconic Bund skyline views. - Tenant: china-f1 - Canonical page: https://above.guide/china-f1/things-to-do - Structured JSON: https://above.guide/china-f1/ai/pages/things-to-do.json - Content updated: 2026-09-18 - Generated at deployment: 2026-10-03T13:23:27.072Z This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content ![Yu Garden, Shanghai, 2017]() 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. [Explore the collection]() [Photo]() by King of Hearts · [CC BY-SA 4.0 - resized and converted to WebP]() Shanghai Beyond the circuit ### Off the clock. Explore Shanghai’s tranquil water towns, classical Chinese gardens, and bustling street markets outside racing hours. ![Explore Shanghai beyond the circuit]() Shanghai #### Make time for the destination. [Find your next stop]() [Photo]() by King of Hearts · [CC BY-SA 4.0 - resized and converted to WebP]() On the map ### Where they all are. 0 places with mapped locations. 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Things to do / Shanghai #### Every place on this page 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. 01 race-week-food-and-drink #### Authentic soup dumplings & street food Delicate broth-filled xiao long bao and crispy pan-fried shengjianbao. 1. 01 **Jia Jia Tang Bao (Huangpu)** Legendary no-frills institution serving freshly steamed crab-and-pork xiao long bao with ginger vinegar. 2. 02 **Da Hu Chun (Sichuan Middle Rd)** Bib Gourmand-recognized masters of crispy-bottomed pan-fried pork shengjianbao. 3. 03 **Din Tai Fung (Shanghai Centre, Jing’an)** World-renowned Taiwanese chain delivering precision-folded 18-pleat pork and truffle soup dumplings. 02 shanghai-culture-and-landmarks #### The Bund & futuristic Pudong skylines Colonial 1920s architecture contrasting against neon skyscraper towers. 1. 01 **The Bund Historic Promenade** Stroll past European heritage bank buildings overlooking the Huangpu River and Pudong towers at sunset. 2. 02 **Shanghai Tower Observation Deck** Ascend the world’s third-tallest building (632 m) via super-fast elevators for 360-degree megacity views. 3. 03 **Flair Rooftop Bar (The Ritz-Carlton Pudong)** China’s highest outdoor dining terrace offering signature cocktails framed by the Oriental Pearl Tower. 03 neighbourhoods-food-and-nightlife #### Former French Concession & hidden speakeasies Tree-lined plane tree avenues, heritage shikumen brick alleys, and cocktail lounges. 1. 01 **Wukang Road & Ferguson Lane** Historic French colonial architecture, artisan coffee shops, and independent fashion boutiques. 2. 02 **Speak Low (Fuxing Middle Rd)** Secret four-story Japanese speakeasy hidden behind a bartending tool shop, ranked among Asia’s best bars. 04 day-trips-and-extensions #### Ancient water towns & classical gardens Venetian-style canal towns and UNESCO classical gardens reachable via high-speed rail. 1. 01 **Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town** Historic Ming and Qing dynasty canal town featuring stone bridges and gondola boat tours, accessible via Metro Line 17. 2. 02 **Suzhou 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. [Compare Shanghai grandstands →]()[Master the Metro Line 11 route →]()[Choose your Shanghai hotel base →]() Popular soup dumpling establishments and Bund rooftop cocktail bars experience peak demand during race week; arrive early or book tables in advance. ## Structured page data ```json { "tenant": "china-f1", "destination": { "slug": "china-f1", "name": "Chinese Grand Prix", "destinationName": "Shanghai", "guideType": "race-travel", "destination": { "city": "Shanghai", "country": "China", "region": "East China", "coordinates": [ 121.2203, 31.3386 ], "timezone": "Asia/Shanghai", "currency": "CNY" }, "race": { "name": "Chinese Grand Prix", "circuitName": "Shanghai International Circuit", "circuitType": "permanent-circuit", "governingSeries": "Formula One", "editorialRelationship": "independent-unofficial-guide", "year": 2027, "dateLabel": "16-18 April 2027", "dateConfidence": "confirmed", "dateNote": "Official Formula One calendar event. 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