My Shanghai Guide is a practical, no-nonsense guide to getting around, eating well and making the most of your time in Shanghai.
Whether you’re visiting for a few days or settling in, you’ll find clear, local advice without the fluff.
First time in Shanghai?
Start here: Travel Essentials or 2-Day Itinerary.
Explore Shanghai:
Food & Drink
Where to eat and drink in Shanghai
Things To Do
Top attractions, neighbourhoods and day trips
Travel Essentials
Transport, eSIMs and practical tips
Supermarkets
Groceries, imported food and delivery
Living in Shanghai
Apps, transport and daily life
Planning the rest of your China trip?
I personally use Trip.com to compare hotels, high-speed train tickets, domestic flights, attractions and airport transfers across China, making it easy to organise your whole trip in one place.
Recent Restaurant Reviews
Vice Shanghai
Creative small plates and an excellent upstairs cocktail lounge
Huxi Old Alley Noodles
A humble local chain serving rich, deeply savoury noodles
Aster by Joshua Paris
Michelin recognised modern French-inspired fine dining in Jing’an