Shanghai
Country: China · Region: East Asia · Currency: Chinese Yuan
Shanghai is China's most developed city and a major global financial hub featuring a fascinating blend of historic shikumen houses, Art Deco architecture, and modern skyscrapers divided by the Huangpu River into older Puxi and newer Pudong areas.
Top sights
The Bund, People's Park, Pudong skyline and Lujiazui financial district, French Concession, Old City, Suzhou Creek
Things to do
- The Bund
- Historic area with British-style buildings, mostly in the former British concession and American concession areas.
- People's Park
- Modern public park built on the site of the former horse racing track at the edge of the British colonial area, considered the center of modern Shanghai.
- French Concession
- Historic district featuring French-style buildings and the site of the first national meeting of the Communist Party museum.
- Old City
- The former walled city of Shanghai with its own distinct character and attractions.
Beaches
- Fengxian beaches
- Beach area along Shanghai's seacoast popular as a weekend getaway for residents.
- Jinshan beaches
- Beach area along Shanghai's seacoast popular as a weekend getaway for residents.
Where to eat
- Sichuan restaurants
- Good cheap Sichuan food restaurants catering to migrants from other parts of China.
- West-of-China noodle restaurants
- Restaurants serving noodles and regional cuisine from western China.
Bars and nightlife
- Inner suburb bars
- Low-priced bars in areas near universities catering to the student market.
Forecast for Shanghai
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Weather in Shanghai by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 9 |
| February | 51°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 10 |
| March | 60°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 10 |
| April | 69°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 10 |
| May | 77°F | 62°F | 5.4 in | 11 |
| June | 82°F | 70°F | 10.7 in | 17 |
| July | 89°F | 78°F | 8.8 in | 18 |
| August | 90°F | 78°F | 5.8 in | 14 |
| September | 82°F | 71°F | 6.9 in | 13 |
| October | 73°F | 61°F | 3.3 in | 8 |
| November | 64°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 9 |
| December | 52°F | 38°F | 1.7 in | 6 |
Getting around
Shanghai has extensive metro service with multiple lines running through downtown and connecting to all districts and outer suburbs.
What to eat
Shanghai offers diverse dining options including affordable Sichuan food and West-of-China noodles from migrant communities, plus restaurants catering to international visitors.
Tips
Visit during autumn for mild weather with warm and sunny conditions; avoid summer with temperatures exceeding 35°C and high humidity.
Best for
History, architecture, shopping
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