Off the beaten path · Shanghai, China
12 Hidden Gems in Shanghai Most Visitors Miss
Shanghai beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.
Picked out of the 142 Shanghai places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.
Wonderhand Spa
SightNestled in the bustling People's Square district, Wonderhand Spa provides a peaceful escape from the city's energy.
Read our full guide →Biking Trail-China Outside Adventure
Park & natureFree entryBiking Trail-China Outside Adventure is a hidden gem for cyclists and nature lovers in the heart of Shanghai's Huangpu district.
Read our full guide →Willow Stream SPA
SightWillow Stream SPA, located in the heart of Shanghai's Huangpu district at 20 Nan Jing East Road, is a serene urban retreat that blends Eastern wellness traditions with modern luxury.
Read our full guide →Banyan Tree Spa Shanghai On The Bund
SightBanyan Tree Spa Shanghai On The Bund is a serene wellness retreat located along the Huangpu River in the historic Tilanqiao area.
Read our full guide →Funkadeli
SightFunkadeli is a popular Italian eatery and bar situated on Fumin Road in the heart of Shanghai's Former French Concession.
Read our full guide →Xingmu Handicraft Tianzifang
MarketFree entryXingmu Handicraft Tianzifang is a delightful market nestled within the labyrinthine alleys of Tianzifang, a popular arts and crafts enclave in Luwan District.
Read our full guide →Aurora Museum
MuseumThe Aurora Museum is a contemporary art and cultural institution located in the bustling Pudong New Area of Shanghai.
Read our full guide →Bund18
MarketFree entryBund18 is a bustling market situated on the iconic Bund in Shanghai, at the intersection of Zhongshan East Road and Fuzhou Road.
Read our full guide →The Pearl
EntertainmentThe Pearl is a lively entertainment venue located in the Hongkou District of Puxi, Shanghai's historic downtown area.
Read our full guide →Shanghai Concert Hall
EntertainmentThe Shanghai Concert Hall, located in the heart of the city near People's Square, is a premier venue for music lovers.
Read our full guide →Shanghai Jewish Ghetto
LandmarkFree entryThe Shanghai Jewish Ghetto, located in the Hongkou District, is a poignant reminder of the city's role as a haven for Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution in the 1930s and 1940s.
Read our full guide →Antique Garden
Park & natureFree entryAntique Garden, located at No.44 Sinan Road in Shanghai's Luwan district, is a tranquil green space that offers a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle.
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