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Shanghai is ever-changing, and the list of things to see and do here expands seemingly every day. However, there are some landmarks in Shanghai that will remain forever unchanged. Here's an abbreviated list of Shanghai's best attractions. Yuyuan (Old City) is…

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Wilson Hui: "This is a view of the Pudong area from across the Huang Pu river on the Bund. You really don't get a good sense of scale here, but the Jin Mao Tower used to be the tallest building in China until the Shanghai World Financial Tower came along. Soon it'll be dwarfed by the Shanghai Tower seen under construction here."

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105 current cruises call at the 12 ports Cruiseable lists under Shanghai, on 17 ships from 11 cruise lines. The busiest of those ports is Shanghai, on 105 itineraries. The lowest lead fare across those cruises is $237. The lines sailing the most of them are Azamara Club Cruises (23), MSC Cruises (18) and Explora Journeys (12).

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Shanghai is ever-changing, and the list of things to see and do here expands seemingly every day. However, there are some landmarks in Shanghai that will remain forever unchanged. Here's an abbreviated list of Shanghai's best attractions. Yuyuan (Old City) is one of the city's main centers. Yu Garden dates back to the 1700s, and it still stands as a social and economic meeting place. A throng of shops surrounds the area, catering mainly to tourists. Architecture fans will think they've arrived in their own personal nirvana when visiting Shanghai. Very few cities around the world offer the diversity that Shanghai does, and the seemingly seamless combination of old Art Deco-style buildings and today's mega-skyscrapers is enchanting.

Photos of Shanghai

  • Wilson Hui: "This is a view of the Pudong area from across the Huang Pu river on the Bund. You really don't get a good sense of scale here, but the Jin Mao Tower used to be the tallest building in China until the Shanghai World Financial Tower came along. Soon it'll be dwarfed by the Shanghai Tower seen under construction here."
    Wilson Hui: "This is a view of the Pudong area from across the Huang Pu river on the Bund. You really don't get a good sense of scale here, but the Jin Mao Tower used to be the tallest building in China until the Shanghai World Financial Tower came along. Soon it'll be dwarfed by the Shanghai Tower seen under construction here."
  • A shopping center in Shanghai.
    A shopping center in Shanghai.
  • Jing'an Temple, a Buddhist temple on West Nanjing Road in the Jing'an District of Shanghai.
    Jing'an Temple, a Buddhist temple on West Nanjing Road in the Jing'an District of Shanghai.
  • Pearl Tower in the Lu Jia Du District of Shanghai (HDR photo).
    Pearl Tower in the Lu Jia Du District of Shanghai (HDR photo).
  • Pedestrians shopping along East Nanjing in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China.
    Pedestrians shopping along East Nanjing in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China.
  • The Paramount Theater in the Jing'an District of Shanghai (multiple exposures).
    The Paramount Theater in the Jing'an District of Shanghai (multiple exposures).
  • Shanghai cityscape at night (time-lapse photo).
    Shanghai cityscape at night (time-lapse photo).
  • Shanghai's Pudong skyline and the Huangpu River at night, in a shot taken from the Bund.
    Shanghai's Pudong skyline and the Huangpu River at night, in a shot taken from the Bund.
  • The Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China (enhanced nighttime photo).
    The Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China (enhanced nighttime photo).
  • A nighttime view of the Bund along the Huangpu River waterfront in the Lan Ni Du District of Shanghai, China.
    A nighttime view of the Bund along the Huangpu River waterfront in the Lan Ni Du District of Shanghai, China.
  • Young men cross the Waibaidu Bridge in the Lu Jia Zui District of Shanghai. China.
    Young men cross the Waibaidu Bridge in the Lu Jia Zui District of Shanghai. China.
  • A woman poses in Jing'an Park in Shanghai, China.
    A woman poses in Jing'an Park in Shanghai, China.
  • A building in Huangpu, Shanghai.
    A building in Huangpu, Shanghai.
  • The commercial district in the Huangpu section of Shanghai, China.
    The commercial district in the Huangpu section of Shanghai, China.

Sailing soon

Cruises calling at Shanghai

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  1. 4 Night Shanghai to Shanghai 4 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Shanghai Next Sep 16, 2026 10 dates from $459
  2. 5 Night Shanghai to Shanghai 5 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Shanghai Next Sep 20, 2026 from $596
  3. 5 Night Shanghai to Shanghai 5 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Shanghai Next Sep 25, 2026 2 dates from $669
  4. 4 Night Shanghai to Shanghai 4 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Shanghai Next Sep 30, 2026 5 dates from $479
  5. 3 Night Shanghai to Tokyo 3 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Shanghai Next Oct 4, 2026 from $237
  6. 15 Night Asia Combination Beijing Shanghai and Hong Kong 15 nights · Azamara Pursuit · from Seoul Next Oct 16, 2026 from $4,829
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  1. 7 Night China Intensive Beijing Dalian and Shanghai 7 nights · Azamara Pursuit · from Seoul Next Oct 16, 2026 from $1,389
  2. 8 Night China Japan and Taiwan Shanghai Okinawa and Taipei 8 nights · Azamara Pursuit · from Shanghai Next Oct 23, 2026 from $3,569
  3. 12 Night Tokyo to Hong Kong 12 nights · Luminara · from Tokyo Next Nov 8, 2026 from $16,200
  4. 7 Night Keelung to Shanghai 7 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Keelung Next Jan 13, 2027 from $639
  5. 3 Night Tokyo to Shanghai 3 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Tokyo Next Jan 17, 2027 from $348
  6. 8 Night Shanghai to Shanghai 8 nights · MSC Bellissima · from Shanghai Next Jan 20, 2027 from $1,238

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Ports in Shanghai

  • Shanghai105
  • Depart Shanghai
  • Flight From Shanghai To Wuhan
  • Flight From Yichang To Shanghai
  • Hotel In Shanghai
  • Motorcoach Transfer Hangzhou To Shanghai
  • Shanghai (baoshan)- China
  • Shanghai Bund, Yu Gardens
  • Shanghai Museums, Xiantiandi
  • Shanghai, fly to Yichang
  • Three Gorges Dam, Shanghai
  • Xi'an, fly to Shanghai, Tongli, Suzhou

Numbers are current cruises calling at each port.

Overheard

“The French Concession's Tian Zi Fang, a warren of galleries, boutiques, and cafes in 1930's former residences, has local designer labels and vintage-inspired curios.”

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“An innovative breed of mixologist is bringing cocktail culture to Shanghai.
Heyday: With its cushy banquettes, terrazzo floors, and waitresses in qipaos, this just opened  club is an homage to Shanghai's 1930's jazz era. Speak Low: This speakeasy-style bar offers a trio of distinctive drinking dens. Flask: A vintage Coca-Cola vending machine inside a sandwich shop conceals the entrance to this whiskey mecca from Taiwanese bartenders Allen Hsu and Bear Weng.”

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