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What fast-paced, sophisticated Shanghai lacks in history and grandeur is more than made up for by surging skyscrapers, a constellation of dining, drinking and dancing spots and its thrilling energy... more » What fast-paced, sophisticated Shanghai lacks in history and grandeur is more than made up for by surging skyscrapers, a constellation of dining, drinking and dancing spots and its thrilling energy. Shanghai is the cool, confident face of modern China. Take taxis between sights and social bookings or save money on the subway. Must visit stops include the waterfront Bund, with colonial buildings ranging from Neoclassical to Art Deco, and prime people-watching spot, People's Square. « less

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Traveler Advice on Shanghai

1,463 Hotels & Accommodations

127 Things to Do

261 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
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
Nov
62°F 16°C
48°F 8°C
2 in 5 cm
Dec
50°F 10°C
37°F 2°C
1 in 3 cm
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
Jul 21
Hi:
98°F 36°C
Lo:
82°F 27°C
Wednesday
Jul 22
Hi:
95°F 35°C
Lo:
78°F 25°C
Thursday
Jul 23
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C

Traveler Reviews

Swissotel Grand Shanghai

Jul 20, 2009

I loved everything about this hotel, including high tea, the breakfast and the dinners each night weren't bad either. My room had a fabulous view, was modern and everything worked. I loved the small...more

Metropole Hotel Shanghai

4 of 5 stars
California USA
Jul 20, 2009

I stayed at the Metropole Hotel september 2008. it was the best hotel on my 4 city trip in China . this is a very old hotel but every thing....every thing has been up dated my room the lobby has...more

Shanghai Zoo (Shanghai Dongwu Yuan)

Jul 20, 2009

I don't understand why there are so many good reviews about the zoo, but in my opinion and experience, it is really horrible. The animals are dirty, for example the pandas are not white but...more

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