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The Bund — the colonial waterfront promenade, one of the most dramatic skylines in the world—
Pudong skyline from the Bund — the view of the future, best at night—
Shanghai Tower — the world's second tallest building, observation deck on the 118th floor—
Oriental Pearl Tower — the retro-futuristic TV tower with a glass-floor observation sphere—
The Shanghai Museum — one of the world's great collections of Chinese art and antiquities—
The Power Station of Art — China's premier contemporary art museum in a converted power plant—
Long Museum — the finest private contemporary art museum in China—
Yuz Museum — extraordinary contemporary art collection in a converted hangar—
Rockbund Art Museum — contemporary art in a beautifully restored art deco building—
M50 Creative Park — Shanghai's main contemporary art hub in a converted mill—
West Bund Art District — the new gallery district along the Huangpu River—
Yu Garden (Yuyuan Garden) — a 16th-century classical Chinese garden in the Old City—
City God Temple — the historic Taoist temple surrounded by the Old City bazaar—
The Old City Bazaar — traditional Chinese crafts, street food and tea houses—
French Concession — tree-lined lanes of art deco villas, boutiques and cafés—
Tianzifang — the warren of arts and crafts shops and cafés in the former alley houses—
Xintiandi — restored shikumen stone-gate houses, the most glamorous dining in Shanghai—
Jing'an district — luxury boutiques, Jing'an Temple and the city's best nightlife—
Jing'an Temple — the gilded Buddhist temple in the heart of the commercial district—
Jade Buddha Temple — two magnificent jade Buddhas and a living Zen monastery—
Longhua Temple & Pagoda — Shanghai's oldest and largest Buddhist temple—
Shanghai Natural History Museum — world-class natural history in a stunning building—
Jewish Refugees Museum in Tilanqiao — the story of 25,000 Jews sheltered in WWII Shanghai—
Shanghai History Museum — the complete story of Shanghai in the Oriental Pearl Tower base—
1933 Old Millfun — extraordinary 1933 art deco slaughterhouse turned creative complex—
Moganshan Road (M50) — the creative hub for galleries and studios in an old factory district—
The Astor House Hotel — Shanghai's oldest hotel, where Charlie Chaplin and Einstein stayed—
Peace Hotel Jazz Bar — Art Deco masterpiece on the Bund, the Old Jazz Band plays nightly—
Sir Elly's Terrace at The Peninsula — the finest view of Pudong from a hotel terrace—
Vue Bar at the Hyatt on the Bund — 32nd-floor outdoor terrace with rooftop jacuzzi—
Xiao long bao (soup dumplings) at Din Tai Fung or Jia Jia Tang Bao — essential—
Sheng jian bao at Yang's Dumplings — pan-fried pork buns, the breakfast of Shanghai—
Hairy crab season — October to November, the most prized seasonal delicacy in China—
Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant in Yu Garden — xiao long bao since 1900—
Shanghai-style red-braised pork (hong shao rou) at Jesse — the definitive Shanghainese dish—
Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet — a 10-seat, one-of-a-kind multi-sensory dining experience—
The Lost Heaven — Yunnan cuisine in the French Concession, romantic and beautiful—
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street — Shanghai's most famous shopping street, neon and crowds—
Huaihai Road — the elegant alternative to Nanjing Road, French Concession shopping—
Suzhou Creek — the historic commercial artery, art spaces and restored industrial buildings—
Day trip to Suzhou — Venice of the East, classical gardens and silk museums, 30 minutes—
Day trip to Hangzhou — West Lake, Dragon Well tea and the spiritual heartland of China—
Day trip to Zhujiajiao — the best-preserved water town near Shanghai, 1,700 years old—
Fuxing Park — the French Concession's main park, ballroom dancing at dawn—
People's Park — the city's central park, the famous marriage market on weekends—
Huangpu River night cruise — see the illuminated Bund and Pudong from the water—
Shanghai Grand Theatre — world-class opera, ballet and classical music—
Shanghai International Film Festival — June, the most important film festival in Asia—
Art021 and West Bund Art & Design — November, the twin art fairs that define Asian contemporary art—
Cycling in the French Concession — the most enjoyable way to explore Shanghai's backstreets—