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Shanghai, China · Asia

About Shanghai

Shanghai works well as a base: 5 minutes from Changning, 5km from Pudong Skyline.

Shanghai is a major city located in Shanghai, China. With a population of 24,874,500, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.

On a road trip, Shanghai sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shanghai to your route.

About Shanghai

Jin Jiang Tower (上海新锦江大酒店; lit. 'Shanghai New Jinjiang Hotel') is a 43-floor hotel in Shanghai, China. The hotel is owned and operated by Shanghai Jinjiang Capital Co., Ltd., a subsidiary company of Jin Jiang International Co., Ltd. It was the tallest building in Shanghai from its completion in 1988, to the

Read more construction of the Oriental Pearl Tower in 1994.

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What are the best things to do in Shanghai?

Shanghai offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Shanghai located?

Shanghai is located in Shanghai, China, Asia. The coordinates are 31.2222 latitude, 121.4581 longitude.

What is the population of Shanghai?

Shanghai has a population of approximately 24,874,500 people, making it a major city in China.

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Quick Information

Population
24,874,500
Continent
Asia
Country
China
Region
Shanghai
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.2222, 121.4581

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in China

Police
110
Ambulance
120
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Foreign driving licences and IDPs are not recognised: a temporary Chinese licence is required.

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Worth the detour from Shanghai

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Yu Garden

A 400-year-old classical Chinese garden in Shanghai's old town with rockeries, pavilions, koi ponds, and the famous zigzag bridge.

3 km · about 5 min drive

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The Bund, Shanghai

Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade lined with 52 buildings of diverse architectural styles facing the futuristic Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Shanghai Tower

Twisting 632-metre megatall skyscraper, the tallest building in China and second tallest in the world.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Oriental Pearl Tower

Distinctive 468-metre television tower with spheres along its length, an iconic feature of Shanghai's Pudong skyline.

4 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pudong Skyline

Shanghai's futuristic financial district featuring the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jin Mao Tower rising from what was farmland 30 years ago.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Shanghai Disneyland

Disney's newest and largest Magic Kingdom-style park featuring the tallest Disney castle in the world.

21 km · about 25 min drive

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Zhouzhuang Water Town

China's best-preserved ancient water town with 900-year-old stone bridges, waterways, and traditional houses in the Yangtze Delta.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Shanghai

  • Right herePudong SkylineShanghai's futuristic financial district featuring the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jin Mao Tower rising from what was farmland 30 years ago.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Shanghai.

Luwan

🇨🇳 China

2 km away

Huangpu

🇨🇳 China

3 km awayPop. 504,700

Xuhui

🇨🇳 China

3 km awayPop. 1,109,800

Changning

🇨🇳 China

4 km awayPop. 694,900

Jing’an

🇨🇳 China

4 km awayPop. 936,500

Zhabei

🇨🇳 China

4 km awayPop. 840,000

Hongkou

🇨🇳 China

4 km awayPop. 687,500

Pudong

🇨🇳 China

5 km awayPop. 5,681,512

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