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Shanghai is China's most modern and cosmopolitan city. People come for the skyscraper views, shopping, food and walks through old quarters lined with European-style mansions.
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April–May and October–November
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Shanghai will appeal to big-city lovers: architecture, evening walks, restaurants and shopping streets. It is a convenient destination for short 4–5 day trips, for business travellers and for those combining a holiday with sourcing trips and trade fairs.
For families with children there is Disneyland, an aquarium and science museums. History lovers will see a different side of China here: a colonial past, European quarters and classical gardens.
The best time is spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November): warm, without the draining humidity. Summer is hot and muggy, June brings prolonged rain, and typhoons are possible in August and September. Winter is damp and close to freezing, but there are fewer tourists and prices are lower.
As everywhere in China, avoid the first week of October and Chinese New Year: trains and sights are packed.
The historic centre on the west bank of the river. In the evening, your window or the waterfront offers the city’s signature view of the Pudong skyscrapers. People’s Square, Nanjing Road and Yu Garden are nearby. The best choice for a first visit.
A business and shopping district with malls, Jing’an Temple and a convenient metro. Calmer than the waterfront, with good restaurants.
Plane-tree-lined streets, mansions, cafés and boutiques. Suits those who like to explore on foot and would rather stay in an atmospheric quarter than a glass tower.
The skyscraper district on the east bank. High-rise hotels with views of the Bund and the river. Convenient for business trips, and quieter in the evening than the other bank.
Get your connectivity sorted before you fly: many familiar apps don’t work in China. Install and test Alipay or WeChat Pay with a linked card, plus offline maps and a translation app.
The Shanghai metro is easy to use, with signs in English. Taxis are booked through apps, so save your hotel’s address in Chinese.
Flights from Tashkent: our manager will find direct and connecting options. Entry rules are described in our guide to the China visa for citizens of Uzbekistan. Rules are given as of October 2026 and may change: check with our manager or the official embassy website before you travel.
Shanghai cuisine is mild and slightly sweet: the famous xiaolongbao soup dumplings, pan-fried shengjian buns and scallion oil noodles. The city also has halal restaurants, marked with a green sign with Arabic lettering. For shopping, head to Nanjing Road and the malls of Jing’an and Lujiazui; for souvenirs and tea, the area around Yu Garden is convenient. In the evening, many people dine at restaurants with views of the Bund from across the river.
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Updated: 2026-10
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