China · Asia
Shanghai
A riverfront megacity of Art Deco streets, ambitious dining, galleries and a constantly changing skyline.
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Shanghai map
Places, neighbourhoods and connections.
At a glance
Get to know Shanghai
A little context for the trip ahead.
Rating
Curated guide
CuratedDaily cost (estimate)
€90–€160
EstimatedSafety
9/10 catalogue guide
CuratedTypical weather
22° Mild & humid
CuratedA riverfront megacity of Art Deco streets, ambitious dining, galleries and a constantly changing skyline.
CuratedBest for
- City exploring
- Food-led travel
- Culture and history
- Premium stays
Think twice if…
- You want quiet evenings
- You are travelling on a tight budget
- Beach time is your priority
- Best months Curated
- Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Typical stay Unavailable
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- Cost level Estimated
- 90–€160 per person per day
- Beach access Unavailable
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- Nightlife Curated
- Late and varied (8/10 in our catalogue)
- Culture Curated
- Museums, heritage sites and local traditions feature strongly
- Food Curated
- Food is a main reason travellers choose this destination
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- The Vista Shanghai — Central, walkable, breakfast included
- Casa Marina Shanghai — Sea-view rooms and a quiet pool
- Hotel Bellevue Shanghai — Design rooms, great value
Stay well
Choose your part of the city
Find the neighbourhood that feels right for your days and nights.
Make it your own
Places, culture and what’s on
City icons, neighbourhood rituals and a night worth going out for.
What's on
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Highlights
Bund at dusk
Former French Concession
Longhua and West Bund
Before you go
Your budget & the practical details
From daily spending to getting around and feeling prepared.
What this trip really costs
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Travelers
Travel month
Travel level
Estimated
Total for the group
1,280–€2,215
Per person
640–€1,110
Average per day
185–€315
Accommodation
480–€830
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325–€565
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175–€305
EstimatedFreshness unknownLocal transport
100–€175
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UnavailableNightlife
100–€175
EstimatedFreshness unknownEmergency buffer
95–€165
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EstimatedNot enough collected prices for Shanghai yet to cost a day out honestly.
Not costed yet: Sightseeing day, Foodie day, Night out, Festival day — no collected prices.
Worth knowing
Plan on 90–€160 a day each
An estimate from our cost model, not a live price.
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Why Shanghai is a 67% match
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67% · Partial match
- Highly rated by travellers
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