Neighbourhood guide · Shanghai
Shanghai Tower’s observatory, the Oriental Pearl, riverside hotels, Shanghai Museum East and Century Park.
The back story
The towers of Lujiazui, the riverside promenade and the new Shanghai Museum East.
The back story
Two skylines facing each other across the Huangpu: the historic waterfront of the Bund and the towers of Lujiazui.
The new museum in Pudong
The Shanghai Museum’s second site, on Century Avenue in Pudong.
1952 Century Avenue, Pudong, ShanghaiExplore View on map
Opened 17 October 2026
Shanghai’s new opera house, opened on 17 October 2026 with an international season running to 20 February 2027.
China’s tallest building
The 632-metre Shanghai Tower, with the Top of Shanghai Observatory on the 118th floor.
501 Middle Yincheng Road, Pudong, ShanghaiExplore View on map
The pink spheres of Pudong
The tower with the pink spheres at the tip of Lujiazui, beside the river.
One MICHELIN star
Cantonese cooking in Lujiazui, with one MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai (53F, The Ritz-Carlton Pudong)Explore View on map
One MICHELIN star
French contemporary cooking in Lujiazui, with one MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
501 Middle Yincheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai (68F, Shanghai Tower)Explore View on map
One MICHELIN star
Jiangnan cooking in Lujiazui, with one MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
111 South Pudong Road, Pudong, Shanghai (LG Level, Mandarin Oriental Pudong)Explore View on map
One MICHELIN star
Cantonese cooking in Lujiazui, with one MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai (L3-17 & 18, IFC Mall)Explore View on map
At Mandarin Oriental Pudong
The cake shop of Mandarin Oriental Pudong, on the riverside in Lujiazui.
111 Pudong Road (S), Shanghai (Mandarin Oriental Pudong)Explore View on map
Facing the Bund
The bar of Mandarin Oriental Pudong, on the river opposite the Bund.
111 Pudong Road (S), Shanghai (Mandarin Oriental Pudong)Explore View on map
In Lujiazui
The mall at the foot of the IFC towers in Lujiazui.
8 Century Avenue, Pudong, ShanghaiExplore View on map
On the river in Pudong
A riverside Mandarin Oriental in Pudong, with Yong Yi Ting (one MICHELIN star), Fifty 8° Grill and Qi Bar.
111 Pudong Road (S), Pudong, Shanghai 200120Explore View on map
Inside China’s tallest building
The hotel inside Shanghai Tower, the 632-metre tower in Lujiazui.
126 Dong Tai Road, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai (Shanghai Tower)Explore View on map
Bund-view rooms
A Shangri-La in Lujiazui with rooms and suites looking across the river to the Bund.
High above Lujiazui
A Ritz-Carlton in the IFC towers, with Jin Xuan (one MICHELIN star) on the 53rd floor.
8 Century Avenue, Pudong, ShanghaiExplore View on map
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