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May
76°F 24°C
61°F 16°C
5 in 11 cm
Jun
81°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
6 in 15 cm
Jul
88°F 31°C
76°F 24°C
5 in 13 cm
Aug
87°F 30°C
76°F 24°C
5 in 13 cm
Sep
81°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
6 in 16 cm
Oct
72°F 22°C
59°F 15°C
2 in 6 cm
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Shanghai Maglev
Ollie #21 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 360 reviews

The Shanghai Maglev is the fastest commercial train in the world. It covers the 30 kilometer (18.5mile) journey from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Station in... more »

Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
Distance  20.5 miles from city center
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Madame Tussauds Shanghai
Ollie #22 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Owner description: Madame Tussauds Shanghai is the No.6 Madame Tussauds wax figure attraction in the world. MTSH opened in May 2006, it includes Glamour, Behind the...... more » Owner description: Madame Tussauds Shanghai is the No.6 Madame Tussauds wax figure attraction in the world. MTSH opened in May 2006, it includes Glamour, Behind the Scenes, Celebrities, Music, Film, Speed, Sports Pepsi Studio and Love Room and more than 80 wax figures inside. MTSH is the world's most technologically advanced attraction with interactive features that allow guests to do the things that famous people do. Visitors can have a business meeting with Bill Gates, you can interact with Jacky Chan, Yao Ming, Audrey Hepburn and David Backham. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Taikang Road
Ollie #23 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
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New Spot (Xintiandi)
Ollie #24 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 198 reviews

Xintiandi or translated as New Heaven and Earth is a high-end shopping and dining area in Shanghai, spread out over a few streets in the area with cafes and Chinese restaurants... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
Ollie #25 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 364 reviews
Owner description: Every Chinese city once had its Temple of the Town God, the central shrine for Daoist worship. Shànghai's version dates from 1403 when local official...... more » Owner description: Every Chinese city once had its Temple of the Town God, the central shrine for Daoist worship. Shànghai's version dates from 1403 when local official Qín Yùbó, who had been posthumously designated as Shànghai's patron town god by the Míng Dynasty Hóngwu emperor (A.D. 1328-98), was finally honored with his own temple, though it didn't take on its present name until 1929. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Huangpu River
Ollie #26 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 92 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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Era Time
Ollie #27 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  4.4 miles from city center
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Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
As featured in Shanghai off the beaten path
Ollie #28 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum contains the site of one of only two synagogues in Shanghai, the Ohel Moshe Synagogue, along with two exhibition...... more » Owner description: The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum contains the site of one of only two synagogues in Shanghai, the Ohel Moshe Synagogue, along with two exhibition halls. Volunteers offer informative tours of the museum. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Shanghai Bund Weather Signal Station
Ollie #29 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Bund (Zhongshan Road)
Ollie #30 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
As featured in Shanghai for young kids
Ollie #31 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: Delightfully spacious and well-lit aquarium filled with a great selection of Asian fish. The highlight is the impressive tunnels where you under the...... more » Owner description: Delightfully spacious and well-lit aquarium filled with a great selection of Asian fish. The highlight is the impressive tunnels where you under the tanks and surrounded by fish. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Century Park
Ollie #32 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  4.6 miles from city center
Shanghai Flower Port
Ollie #33 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Tours of Jewish Shanghai
Ollie #34 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  5.2 miles from city center
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Fuxing Park
Ollie #35 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Ollie #36 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 109 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums; Natural History Museums; Theaters; Museums
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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Shanghai Jewish Site
Ollie #37 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Jade Buddha Temple
As featured in 3 days in Shanghai
Ollie #38 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: This Chinese Buddhist Temple hosts two jade Buddha statues imported from Burma, along with many other cultural relics. It is a peaceful refuge from...... more » Owner description: This Chinese Buddhist Temple hosts two jade Buddha statues imported from Burma, along with many other cultural relics. It is a peaceful refuge from the modern bustle of Shanghai, where monks may be seen and heard conducting Buddhist ceremonies. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
Zhujiajiao Chenghuangmiao Temple
Ollie #39 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Elements Spa
Ollie #40 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
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