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The Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower and Lujiazui across the Huangpu at blue hour

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Ask a question, share a tip or tell us about your Shanghai. Visitors and locals are welcome; every view is valued, as long as it’s respectful.

Ask a local

Planning a trip? Ask locals and other visitors anything about Shanghai.

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Food & drink

MICHELIN stars, xiaolongbao, noodles and the bars of the Bund.

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Restaurants   Bars

Museums, opera & sights

The Shanghai Museums, the new Grand Opera House, Yu Garden and the West Bund.

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Museums & the arts   Sights

Visas, money & transport

Entry rules, paying with Alipay or Weixin Pay, the Maglev and the Metro. Please keep it practical.

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Shanghai essentials

Travellers’ tips

Just been to Shanghai? Share your favourite places, discoveries and advice for other visitors.

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