7 articles to explore

Shanghai, with a plan.

Make the decisions that shape a good visit: where to start, what to connect and what to leave for another day.

Lujiazui Skyline. Photo credits

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Guides for planning. Features for exploring.

Practical guide Arrival planning

Compare metro, Maglev, Airport Link Line, bus and taxi options from Pudong and Hongqiao airports without relying on stale schedules.

Practical guide Museums

Choose among Shanghai Museum East, Museum of Art Pudong, West Bund Museum, Power Station of Art and China Art Museum by collection and area.

Practical guide Family planning

Compare Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Natural History Museum and Astronomy Museum by subject, location and booking effort.

Practical guide Waterfronts

Choose between the Bund, North Bund, Pudong and West Bund, then decide whether a public ferry or cruise belongs in your Shanghai plan.

Practical guide Classic city, sensible route

Plan three days in Shanghai across the Bund, Yu Garden, museums, former concession streets, Pudong and Zhujiajiao by metro.

Practical guide Seasonal city strategy

Choose the best time to visit Shanghai by matching seasonal conditions with waterfront walks, museums, gardens and flexible city routes.

Practical guide Move by district, not checklist

Use Shanghai Metro confidently to connect the Bund, Lujiazui, Wukang Road, Xintiandi, M50 and Zhujiajiao with practical planning.