The Bund is Shanghai's historic waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River, facing the Pudong skyline. It is open air 24 hours and free to visit. The nearest metro is Line 2/10 Nanjing East Road Station, Exit 1/7, about a 10-minute walk east. Notable spots include Chen Yi Square and the riverside railing.

Shanghai Museum (East) is a large museum in Pudong at 1952 Century Avenue. The permanent collection is free and needs no reservation; special halls may require booking. Open 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00, closed Tuesdays (except holidays). Metro Line 2, Shanghai Science & Technology Museum Station. Bring your ORIGINAL passport for the gate scanner.

Shanghai Museum (People's Square) at 201 Renmin Avenue is hosting the Ancient America exhibition from 2026-07-09 to 2027-11-14; ALL visitors need a ticket during this period. Open 09:00-17:00, last entry 15:00, closed Mondays (except holidays). Metro Line 1/2/8 People's Square Station. Book online via the official WeChat mini-program or Trip.com; bring your ORIGINAL passport matching the booking.

Yu Garden is a classical Chinese garden in the old city at Fuyou Road 168 (North Gate) / Yuyuan Old Street 279 (South Gate). Open 09:00-16:30, last entry 16:00, closed Mondays (except holidays). Tickets must be bought in advance via the official WeChat mini-program 'Shanghai Yu Garden' or at the gate windows: CNY 40 peak season, CNY 30 off-peak. Metro Line 10, Yuyuan Garden Station.

Oriental Pearl Tower is the landmark TV tower on the Pudong side at 1 Century Avenue. The City Plaza and Zero Meter Hall are free; the observation deck requires a paid ticket (from CNY 199). Open daily per the official schedule. Metro Line 2, Lujiazui Station, Exit 1. Bring your ORIGINAL passport to match the ticket purchase.

Shanghai Disneyland is in the Shanghai International Tourism Resort, Pudong. Admission is date-based and tickets must be bought via official channels only; real-name ticketing applies to ALL guests including foreigners, with your passport name exactly as printed. Metro Line 11, Disney Resort Station. Check the official app for hours, wait times and parade times.

Shanghai Astronomy Museum is a modern planetarium at 380 Lingang Avenue, Pudong. Paid timed-entry tickets must be booked online in advance; weekend dates sell out quickly. Open 09:30-17:00, last entry 16:00, closed Mondays (except holidays). Take Metro Line 16 to Lingang Avenue, then bus or taxi about 15 minutes. The 8K dome theater has a separate ticket.

Shanghai Tower is the world's second-tallest building at 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong. Its observation deck (adult ticket CNY 180) covers the B1 'Shanghai Top' exhibition plus the 118th-floor viewing floor. Open 10:00-20:00, ticket sales stop at 19:30. Metro Line 2, Lujiazui Station. Bring your ORIGINAL passport matching the booking.

Wukang Road is a free, open historical street in Xuhui District, best known for Wukang Mansion, the 'ship bow' building at the Huaihai Road junction. No ticket or reservation needed; the street is open anytime. Metro Line 10/11, Shanghai Library Station. Walk south along the tree-lined lane past old villas and small cafes.

Tianzifang is a free, open art-and-craft alleyway at Lane 210 Taikang Road, Huangpu. No ticket needed; open from daytime to evening. Metro Line 9, Dapuqiao Station. Nearby, the City God Temple bazaar around the Jiuqu Bridge is free to walk; the temple itself may charge a small entry fee (unverified).