Things to do in Shanghai & Shanghai Activities

Someone said, the fastest way to access the Shanghai culture is to become one of the citizens. How can I become one of them? Aiming to deal with this problem, Top China Travel invites you to choose one or more activities that listed here for you to experience Shanghai. Chinese Acrobatics Show, Huangpu River Cruise, Shanghai Maglev Train, these activities are all about the modern Shanghai. It is true that you never know what the real culture is until you have experienced it fully.

See the Acrobatics Show

Venue: Shanghai Center Theatre
Address: 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai, China
Duration: about 2 hours (daily 19:30)
Summary: No wonder near capacity crowds are drawn nightly to see the Shanghai Acrobatics Troupe. Circus acrobatics has been around in China for 2000 years and today troupes are reputed to be the best in the world.

Experience the Huangpu River Cruise

Venue: Huangpu River
Duration: about 3.5 hours (daily 18:30)
Summary: The tour starts with an evening cruise on the Huangpu River, which divides the Bund into two sections, Pu Dong and Pu Xi, which mean "east of river" and "west of river."

Take a Seat in Shanghai Maglev Train

Route: It runs from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road.
Stations: Pudong Airport Station, Longyang Road Station
Interval: 15 mins.( 6:45-17:00 ); 20 mins.( 17:00-21:40)
Summary: Maglev Train experience is not a Shanghai attraction but it can be a Shanghai highlight in your Shanghai trip.

Walk in Xintiandi to Experience the Shanghai Nightlife

Venue: Pudong area, near Huangpo South Road and Taichuan Road
Summary: Have you ever thought to experience the Shanghai nightlife when you plan to Shanghai? Have you ever known where to see the real nightlife in Shanghai? Have you ever got touch with the old and modern Shanghai at the same time? Then go to Xintiandi!

Shopping in Nanjing Road

Location: East from the Bund, west to People Square
What to buy: Shanghai local handicrafts, snacks, fashion thingy
Summary: The shopping will begin in Nanjing Road which is starts at the Bund and runs westward, with People Square in the middle.

Experience Tea Ceremony in Mid-lake Pavilion

Venue: Mid-lake Pavilion in Yuyuan Garden
Summary: In Shanghai, the famous Yuyuan Garden will be an ideal place to experience Chinese Tea Culture. The Tea Ceremony in Mid-lake Pavilion will tell you the highlight of this traditional culture.

Have a Dim Sum Banquet in Lubolang Restaurant

Venue: Lubolang Restaurant in Yuyuan Garden
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
What to eat: Shanghai local dim sum
Summary: Shanghai dim sum banquet is served in the famous local restaurant Lubolang Restaurant. This banquet features to serve various kinds of dim sum including Shanghai local ones and imperial ones.