5 of the best · Shanghai, China
New Developments and Landmark Projects in Shanghai
New cultural landmarks, the airport expansion and the projects shaping the city. We give status, not prices.
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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Opened 17 October 2026
Shanghai Grand Opera House (opened 2026)
Shanghai’s new opera house, open since 17 October 2026.
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Due 2028
Pudong Airport Terminal 3 (under construction)
A new terminal south of Terminals 1 and 2, under construction since November 2024.
The full list: Developments, A–Z
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Culture 3
Opera, museums and venues.
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Opened 17 October 2026
Shanghai Grand Opera House (opened 2026)
Shanghai’s new opera house, open since 17 October 2026.
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Open on Century Avenue
Shanghai Museum East (open)
The Shanghai Museum’s Pudong site; a third site in Yangpu is due before 2030.
1952 Century Avenue, Pudong, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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Planned
West Bund 360° venue (planned)
A planned 360-degree spherical venue for about 3,000 people on the West Bund.
Transport 2
Airports and rail.
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Airport to airport in about 40 minutes
Airport Link Line (open)
The rail link between Hongqiao and Pudong airports.
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Due 2028
Pudong Airport Terminal 3 (under construction)
A new terminal south of Terminals 1 and 2, under construction since November 2024.
