Lonely Planet Shanghai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get a feel for the latest trends in the French Concession, whizz down to Hangzhou on a high-speed train, or explore the city's traditional laneways in Jing'an; all with your trusted travel companion.

« Shànghai : few cities in the world evoke so much history, excess, glamour, mystique and exotic promise in name alone. »
Kate Morgan, lonely planet writer

Getting you to the heart of a place

Amazing experiences
Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge.

Plan the perfect trip
Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.

Find hidden travel gems
Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.

Special features

The Bund 3D walking tour
Architecture in Shanghai
Full-colour maps
Guide to local cuisine

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Full-colour pull-out map of Shànghai; The Bund 3D walking tour; Day trips to canal towns; Architecture in Shànghai feature

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#1 best-selling guide to Shanghai*

Lonely Planet Shanghai is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get a feel for the latest trends in the French Concession, whizz down to Hangzhou on a high-speed train, or explore the city's traditional laneways in Jing'an -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Shanghai and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Shanghai Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, religion, architecture, cuisine, visual arts, literature, music, Chinese opera, cinema, fashion, martial arts, festivals
Free, convenient pull-out Shanghai map (included in print version), plus over 30 colour maps
Covers The Bund, People's Square, Old Town, French Concession, Jing'an, Pudong, Hongkou, Xujiahui, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Tongli, Zhujiajiao, Zhouzhuang, Sheshan and more The Perfect Choice: *Lonely Planet
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Shanghai,* our most comprehensive guide to Shanghai, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.
Looking for just the highlights of Shanghai? Check out Pocket Shanghai, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
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*Best-selling guide to Shanghai. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA