Travel in Shanghai Travel in Shanghai Seasonal Treats Close to Nature Unique Experience 2026 Shanghai Tourism Festival Sporting events, exhibitions, and performances in September Nearly 1,100 events packed into Shanghai arts festival Cycling Shanghai: Two scenic greenways to explore Sports events in third quarter 2026 Infographic: 20 routes to explore Shanghai as soon as you arrive 2026 Shanghai major events promotion guide for culture, commerce, tourism, sports, and exhibitions Journey in Magic City: In-depth tour of 16 districts 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Explore Shanghai & Beyond Global artists showcase glass art in Shanghai Exhibition on Khara-Khoto ruins opens in Shanghai Sporting events, exhibitions, and performances in August Shanghai art museums extend opening hours for summer evenings 'Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs' immersive experience makes Asian debut in Shanghai 37th Shanghai Tourism Festival summer season opens July 8 Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in July Lego Festival makes China debut at Shanghai Legoland Resort New exhibition in Shanghai highlights the pivotal role of Qin Dynasty Escape to the countryside: 18 routes showcase Shanghai's rural charm 28th Shanghai International Film Festival & 31st Shanghai TV Festival Exhibitions & performances in June 20 routes to explore Shanghai as soon as you arrive Shanghai at half price: China Tourism Day deals you can't miss Major Morandi exhibition opens at Museum of Art Pudong in June Hydrangea festival blooms again in Qingpu for a two-month run Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in May Literary Shanghai: From century-old libraries to beloved bookshops Shop, explore art, enjoy sports, and more at Shanghai International Flower Show Spring in Shanghai: Where to find the best brunches Slow down and enjoy Shanghai's parks by train Sports events in second quarter 2026 Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in April Shanghai's top attractions roll out seasonal experiences Shanghai in bloom: Where to see flowers this spring Your complete guide to the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Beyond the track: Three F1 week itineraries in Jiading Look up to hidden ceiling masterpieces in Shanghai Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 to illuminate Gucun Park with nighttime blossoms Five scenic trails to explore Shanghai's early spring beauty Sporting events, performances & exhibitions in March Echoes of Silk Road resonate at Minhang Museum Celebrate this Spring Festival Shanghai-style via city's living heritage Celebrate the Year of the Horse in art exhibitions Exhibitions, performances & Spring Festival celebrations in February Spring Festival celebrations across Shanghai's suburbs Year of the Horse Festival Guide Shanghai's must-see Chinese New Year lantern fairs Sports events in first quarter 2026 Warm up your winter: Huangpu's must-try hotpot guide A sweet winter treat: Where to pick strawberries in Shanghai Exhibitions & performances in January Shanghai's winter cruise season takes shape Celebrate New Year in Shanghai: Shows, fireworks and more Enjoy urban ice & snow in Shanghai Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display at Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai Yuyuan light show: 30 years aglow, brighter days ahead Ready for 2026? F1 Shanghai tickets go on sale Exhibition brings Central & Western Asian art to Shanghai Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in December Surrealist master Dali takes over revitalized historic city hall CIIE Leisure | 3 ways to experience the city's autumn charm New Shanghai tour blends river cruise with skyscraper views Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in November Discover timeless charms of Jiading An autumn escape to Luodian town Shanghai's autumn palette: Journey through nature's masterpiece Shanghai to host international artwork trade week in November Banma Suhe launches 2025 autumn-winter cultural collection Discover Huangpu's top bars Get ready for thrilling sports in Q4 A comprehensive guide to the Shanghai Museum Events calendar Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in July Sporting events, exhibitions & performances in July Getting a visual taste of Shanghai Exhibitions & performances in June Exhibitions & performances in June Discover the past and present of Haipai Hongkou Your transportation guide to Legoland Shanghai Resort Sporting events, art exhibitions & performances in May Sporting events, art exhibitions & performances in May Sporting events, art exhibitions & performances in March Sporting events, art exhibitions & performances in March Art exhibitions & performances in February Art exhibitions & performances in February Top Shanghai picks for foreign tourists Shanghai opens flower market over new year celebration Shanghai opens flower market over new year celebration Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival to light up Shanghai on New Year's Day Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival to light up Shanghai on New Year's Day Experience the Yangtze River Delta region on the G8388 Sept event guide: Embrace Shanghai's fall festivities Museum presents cat-friendly night at Egyptian exhibition 'Museum Night' returns to Shanghai this summer with spectacular lineup 'Museum Night' returns to Shanghai this summer with spectacular lineup Ticket sales for 2024 Shanghai Masters kick off Ticket sales for 2024 Shanghai Masters kick off Museums & Galleries Bookstores & Libraries Oriental Pearl Tower Shanghai Wild Animal Park The Memorial of the First CPC National Congress Xisha Mingzhu Lake scenic area Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Shanghai Disney Resort Shanghai People's Square The Grand Halls Jiading West Street Impression Cultural Center Shanghai Florentia Village Shuyuan Renjia Scenic Area Xinchang Ancient Town Haishen Village Scenic Area Chongming Academy Zhoupu Flower Sea Shanghai Wood Culture Museum Anting Old Street Cizzle Industrial Tourist Attraction SPH TCM Cultural Park Xi An Oxygen Bar Xiangduo Happy Farm Shanghai Shou'an Temple Jin'ao Hill Scenic Area Shanghai Yongfeng Art Garden Shanghai Natural Reverberation Resort Yuhaitang Scenic Area Xiang Yue Hua Ting Resort Xianqiao Ecological Village Scenic Area Shanghai Guangfulin Stone Museum Wonderland Area Chuansha Ancient Town Pujiang Zhishou Scenic Area An explorer's guide to the surroundings of Legoland Shanghai Jiangnan Rice Art Sightseeing Park Peninsula 1919 Cultural and Creative Industry Park Shanghai Nanhui Peach Blossom Garden New observation deck to offer skyline views starting April 15 Huami Zhuanghang scenic area Hanxiang Water Expo Garden Shanghai Heping Park Shanghai Music Valley Sijing Ancient Town Shanghai Yunjian Grain Warehouse Cultural and Creative Park Chinese Farmer Painting Village Caojing Shuike Scenic Area MJ 389 Cultural and Creative Park Shanghai Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial Step into ancient Shanghai at Fuquan Hill's timeless cultural site North Bund National Aviation Center Tourist Attraction of Original Industrial Aspiration Culture Guardian of time: Explore Shanghai's ancient pagodas (II) Guardian of time: Explore Shanghai's ancient pagodas (I) Shanghai Chongming Dongtan added to World Heritage List Zotter Chocolate Theatre Zhangma Scenic Area The North Bund International Passenger Center Bicester Village Shanghai Shanghai International Circuit Qibao Ancient Town Royal Workshop of Chinese Brush and Ink Shanghai Film Park Asia's first Peppa Pig theme park to open in Shanghai Shanghai Fashion Center Jiangnan Sanmin Cultural Village Shanghai Paotaiwan Scenic Spot Xujiahui Origin Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence in Shanghai Nanxiang Ancient Town Shanghai Happy Valley Explore Chongming's enchanting scenic areas in spring Qianwei Ecological Village Zhouqiao Scenic Area Sunny Beach (Bihai Jinsha) Shanghai Ocean Aquarium Shanghai Flower Port Shanghai Jinshan City Beach Shanghai Teenagers Extra-Curricular Activities Campsite – Oriental Land Shanghai's dragon-related legends: Explore ancient temples and towns Zootopia-themed attraction opens in Shanghai Disney Resort Discover Shanghai's hidden gems: Jiangnan-style ancient towns Revolutionary heritage sites in Shanghai Explore charm of Shanghai's shikumen neighbourhoods Discover timeless beauty of Maota Pagoda M50 Creative Park Chuansha Zhongshi Street 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People's Square Historical and Cultural Block Sijing Xiatang Historical and Cultural Block Cangcheng Historical and Cultural Block Shanghai Xintiandi Shikumen Block The Bund Historical and Cultural Block Yuyuan Road Historical and Cultural Block Shanghai Museum on People's Square Shanghai Science and Technology Museum China Maritime Museum Shanghai History Museum World Expo Museum Shanghai Luxun Museum Shanghai Literature Museum Museum of Shanghai Civil Affairs Shanghai Ceramic S&T Art Museum China 3D-Printing Cultural Museum Fotografiska Shanghai WorldSkills Museum Embark on a 'Three-Body' adventure at new sci-fi museum in Fengxian Guide to Shanghai's best art museums Qian Xuesen Library & Museum Shanghai Songze Site Museum A guide to visiting Shanghai Museum East Shanghai Postal Museum reopens after major revamp China Art Museum, Shanghai Songjiang Museum T'ou-Sè-We Museum Shanghai Textile Museum Pudong History Museum Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts Shanghai Aerospace Enthusiast's Center Shanghai Bank Museum Zou Taofen Memorial Shanghai Qingpu Museum Shanghai Museum of Public Security Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence ​Shanghai Civil Defense Museum Shanghai Children's Museum 'Museum Night' returns to Shanghai this summer with spectacular lineup 'Museum Night' returns to Shanghai this summer with spectacular lineup Madame Tussauds Shanghai Fengxian Museum Shanghai unveils country's first habitat museum Shanghai University Museum Metro adventure to Shanghai's museums Shanghai Museum introduces reservation service in English Shanghai Museum of Glass Museum fuses reality, illusion to weave magic through maiden venue in Asia Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Arts Exposition Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall Treasure hunt at Shanghai museums Museum of Art Pudong Power Station of Art Shanghai Sports Museum Shanghai Film Museum Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum The Memorial of the First CPC National Congress Liu Haisu Art Museum SPSI Art Museum Shanghai Grand Theatre Shanghai Children's Art Theater AIA Grand Theatre New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center Shanghai Concert Hall FANCL Arts Center Shangyin Opera House Shanghai Culture Square Shanghai Oriental Art Center Shanghai Symphony Hall Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre Unconventional venues for live performances in Shanghai Shanghai International Dance Centre Shanghai Film Art Center unveiled to public World's largest immersive theater debuts in Shanghai Nine Trees Future Art Centre Shanghai Grand Opera House Huangpu Cultural Center opens its doors to public Unveiling Xuhui's century-old park secrets Tinglin Relics Park Lyuxiang Fruit Park Minhang Sports Park Huang Daopo Memorial Park Discover enchanting dawn redwood forest in Qingxi Country Park Visit Shanghai's classical gardens Must-visit forest parks for an early winter escape All parks in Pudong to open 24/7 Exploring Shanghai's Jiangnan-style gardens Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort Dongping National Forest Park Shanghai Century Park Shanghai Gongqing National Forest Park Bookings for Shanghai Expo Culture Park new southern section Fuxing Island Park China's record-high artificial nature-inspired mountain to open in Shanghai Playa Maya Water Park Shanghai adds 36 new pocket parks Shanghai's Gucheng Park open 24/7 Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Pujiang Country Park Dongtan Wetland Park Changxing Island Country Park Deer encounters in Shanghai's Huaxia Park Shanghai Langxia Countryside Park Gaojiazhuang Ecological Park Summer water parks in Shanghai Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park SH Blooming Garden Lianyi Loquat Eco-Park Minhang Cultural Park West Bund Nature Art Park becomes a family destination favorite Shanghai Auto Expo Park Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden Shanghai Urban Vegetable Garden Shanghai Sculpture Park Shanghai Wendao Park Shanghai Lavender Park Chongming Xisha Wetland Park Shanghai Expo Culture Park Shanghai Botanical Garden Haiwan National Forest Park Nanda Central Park Yulan Garden: Shanghai's first magnolia-themed public oasis Shanghai Library Shanghai Library East Shanghai Children's Library Zikawei Library Literary Shanghai: New reading spaces for young readers Literary Shanghai: Guide to the city's indie bookstores Literary Shanghai: Where architecture meets the love of reading Literary Shanghai: From century-old libraries to beloved bookshops Shanghai's 24-hour libraries: Beacons for nocturnal readers Overnight at Heping Library Duoyun Bookstore Deja Vu Recycle Store Zhongshuge Bookstore For the love of books: Community libraries in Shanghai Shanghai libraries honor literary giants Shanghai Pudong Library Shanghai Huangpu District Library Mingfu Library in Huangpu District Shanghai Jing'an District Library Shanghai Changning District Library Shanghai Putuo District Library Shanghai Yangpu District Library Shanghai Baoshan District Library Shanghai Minhang District Library Shanghai Jiading District Library Shanghai Jinshan District Library Shanghai Songjiang District Library Shanghai Qingpu District Library Shanghai Fengxian District Library Shanghai Chongming District Library Guide to community reading spaces in Fengxian district Explore four premium bookstores in Hongkou district Shanghai's iconic Baixin Bookstore reopens with a new look Explore Huangpu's literary landscape Pudong Library Children's Branch Inside Shanghai's first sports bookstore: A new chapter begins New library lights up railway station Discover a summer retreat in Mingfu Library Explore literary gems in Changning Time to read: Fun activities for summer vacation Shanghai's Heping Library: Where knowledge never sleeps Shanghai Hongkou District Library Hongkou district unveils first 24-hour park library in Shanghai A literary journey: Discover Shanghai's new and classic bookstores Rediscover joy of reading at Shanghai's used book fair Shanghai unveils 20 child-friendly reading spaces Recommended bookstore cafes in Shanghai (II) Recommended bookstore cafes in 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Culture & Heritage Culture & Heritage Events & Activities Putuo district to revive RV music carnival for National Day holiday Shanghai's TOP Central Park in Putuo district will bring back its RV music carnival on Oct 5-6. Festivals & Celebrations Putuo district to revive RV music carnival for National Day holiday Shanghai's TOP Central Park in Putuo district will bring back its RV music carnival on Oct 5-6. Dazu Rock Carvings photography exhibition opens in Fengxian The show features the Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the people who protect them. Art & Exhibitions Dazu Rock Carvings photography exhibition opens in Fengxian The show features the Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the people who protect them. Theatre Young unveils 2026 autumn-winter performance season The season runs through February and features more than 30 productions with over 100 performances. Cultural Performances Theatre Young unveils 2026 autumn-winter performance season The season runs through February and features more than 30 productions with over 100 performances. Shanghai Cycling Carnival Dongtan stop opens registration Registration has opened for the Shanghai Cycling Carnival Dongtan stop and the inaugural Xingzhe Riders' Festival. Sports Events Shanghai Cycling Carnival Dongtan stop opens registration Registration has opened for the Shanghai Cycling Carnival Dongtan stop and the inaugural Xingzhe Riders' Festival. > Travel in Shanghai Frequently Asked Questions Prompt assistance and comprehensive support for a diverse range of common queries and questions you may come across. What if my passport expires but my Chinese visa is still valid? What if my passport expires but my Chinese visa is still valid? Can pets and owners depart from different countries while complying with customs regulations? Can pets and owners depart from different countries while complying with customs regulations? Can a minor travel to China and stay in a hotel without a parent's presence? Can a minor travel to China and stay in a hotel without a parent's presence? Who is eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy in China? Who is eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy in China? FAQs on China's 24-hour visa-free transit for intl travelers FAQs on China's 24-hour visa-free transit for intl travelers Where can I store my luggage while traveling in Shanghai? Where can I store my luggage while traveling in Shanghai? What can't I bring into a metro station? What can't I bring into a metro station? Shanghai tourist information and service centers Shanghai tourist information and service centers