5 of the best · Shanghai, China
Motoring in Shanghai: the F1 Circuit, Porsche and the Auto Museum
The Formula One circuit, Porsche’s Experience Centre, karting and the Shanghai Auto Museum, all in Anting, plus the rules for driving here.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Shanghai
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Shanghai.
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China’s Formula One track
Shanghai International Circuit
China’s only Formula One track, home of the Chinese Grand Prix since 2004, with guided tours on non-event days.
No 2000 Yining Road, Anting, Jiading, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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More than 130 classic cars
Shanghai Auto Museum
China’s first dedicated car museum, with more than 130 vintage cars from over 50 marques.
No 7565 Boyuan Road, Anting, Jiading, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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At the Shanghai International Circuit.
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Porsche’s first in Asia
Porsche Experience Centre Shanghai
Porsche’s first Experience Centre in Asia, at the circuit, with a handling course, an off-road track and the Grand Prix track itself.
No 2000 Yining Road, Anting, Jiading, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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China’s Formula One track
Shanghai International Circuit
China’s only Formula One track, home of the Chinese Grand Prix since 2004, with guided tours on non-event days.
No 2000 Yining Road, Anting, Jiading, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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At the Grand Prix circuit
SIC Karting Land
Karting at the Shanghai International Circuit, for leisure drivers and racers.
No 2000 Yining Road, Anting, Jiading, ShanghaiExplore View on map
Car heritage 1
Classic cars in Anting.
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More than 130 classic cars
Shanghai Auto Museum
China’s first dedicated car museum, with more than 130 vintage cars from over 50 marques.
No 7565 Boyuan Road, Anting, Jiading, ShanghaiExplore View on map
Driving here 1
Permits for visitors.
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Licences and permits
Driving in Shanghai: the temporary permit
Visitors who want to drive need a temporary Chinese permit from the Shanghai traffic police.
