Recently, the 2025 "Must-Visit List" has been released. This year, for the first time, the list is divided into two sub-lists: "City Must-Visit + Seasonal Must-Experience". In the "City Must-Visit List", Shanghai, with 17 enchanting play destinations, has been honored on the list, standing shoulder to shoulder with Beijing, jointly occupying the top spot nationwide, becoming the preferred urban tourism destination.

Come take a look together, which are the places you repeatedly check in at? Which are the ones you surprisingly haven't been to yet?

The Bund

The Bund in Shanghai, known as the business card of the city, is home to 52 buildings of diverse classical revival styles, hailed as the "Exhibition of World Architecture". Each building here has its unique historical background and cultural significance. As night falls, the lights come on, and these buildings, along with the neon lights on the opposite side, create a dreamy night scene. Strolling here, you can not only touch the historical context but also feel the vibrant charm of Shanghai, this international metropolis.

Shanghai Greenhouse Garden

The greenhouse garden in Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park can be described as a green paradise in the city. Stepping into it, tropical plants are lush, as if instantly transported to the depths of a rainforest. This is not only the kingdom of plants, but also an excellent spot for taking photos. Sunlight filters through the glass dome, casting mottled shadows, every corner exuding a unique vitality, offering visitors a wonderful experience of getting close to nature and relaxing the mind and body.

The ancient town of Zhujiajiao

The ancient town of Zhujiajiao is crisscrossed with rivers, with ancient bridges spanning the clear waters, exuding a gentle and romantic charm everywhere. The elegant Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings with pink walls and grey tiles are scattered around, emitting a lingering ancient charm. Here you can find the first teahouse in Jiangnan, Grandma's Teahouse, and other great places to visit, allowing you to savor the charm of the ancient town amidst the lingering fragrance of tea. Take a boat ride along the river, admire the picturesque scenery on both banks, as if time is flowing backwards, and fully enjoy the leisurely and peaceful water town life.

Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort features eight themed areas, including the joyful atmosphere of Mickey Avenue, the romantic and beautiful Gardens of Imagination, and the iconic Enchanted Storybook Castle. There are also numerous exciting rides and attractions, from the thrilling TRON Lightcycle Power Run to the immersive Soaring Over the Horizon, attracting visitors of all ages. Unmissable experiences include the parade of floats and the romantic fireworks show, offering a unique and magical experience for visitors.

Shanghai Chenghuang Temple

The Shanghai Chenghuang Temple has a long history, dating back to the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. The temple's architecture features flying eaves and brackets, with a solemn and simple style. It is not only a religious site, but also a gathering place for folk culture. The surrounding area offers a variety of delicious foods, including famous snacks such as five-spice beans and Nanxiang steamed buns, making it a highlight that attracts tourists from near and far.

Yuyuan

Yuyuan, built during the Jiajing and Wanli periods of the Ming Dynasty, is one of the five classical gardens in Shanghai. The layout of the garden is exquisite, with winding paths, pavilions, towers, rockeries, ponds, lush trees, and bamboo complementing each other, showcasing the unique style of Ming and Qing Dynasty gardens. Yuyuan is not only a popular tourist destination but also carries rich historical and cultural significance, demonstrating the superb level of ancient garden artistry and attracting numerous visitors from both China and abroad to admire its beauty.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is located by the Dianshui Lake, and is a large ocean-themed park that combines marine life displays, amusement rides, and scientific education. Upon entering, visitors can encounter more than 330 species of marine and polar animals. There are six main themed areas here, including the romantic Mermaid Bay and the mysterious Underwater Wonderland. In the Antarctic Penguin Hall, you can watch penguins swim in the "Super Bowl"; in the Orca Theater, the dynamic performances of killer whales are breathtaking. There are also thrilling rides such as the Volcano Drift and Dolphin Roller Coaster. Throughout the year, there are different festive activities that attract tourists to embark on a wonderful ocean journey here and experience the charm of the sea.

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park is China's first national-level wild animal park, covering a total area of 153 hectares. The park consists of three major touring areas: the drive-through area, the walking area, and the "Aquatic Adventure" area, forming this kingdom of joy for wild animals. In addition to viewing animals, visitors can also enjoy exciting international circus performances, dine with tigers at the Tiger Restaurant, and experience the charm of the dinosaur world at the Dinosaur Amusement Area.

Yuyuan Road

Yuyuan Road is a gathering place for literary and artistic trends in Shanghai. This charming street is filled with creative shops and unique art galleries. Strolling through it, you can discover hidden gems and experience a strong sense of fashion and creativity, making it a well-deserved trendy hotspot in the city.

Shanghai Museum

The Shanghai Museum is a large Chinese ancient art museum, focusing on the collection, research, exhibition, and education of ancient Chinese art. It houses nearly 1.02 million cultural relics, including over 140,000 precious artifacts. It covers various representative evidences of China's outstanding traditional culture and is also one of the most comprehensive museums in the world for collecting ancient Chinese art.

Wukang Road Historical and Cultural Street

Wukang Road not only retains the authentic old lane life, but also features a large number of European-style garden villas and luxury apartments in the neighborhood. Both architectural art and historical culture reflect the openness, innovation, and inclusiveness of the Shanghainese culture. Especially the highly recognizable Wukang Building, with its unique design, has become a popular check-in spot for tourists. Along the street, there are hanging plane trees, various garden residences, apartments, modern lane houses, vase-shaped balconies, and steep roofs... Walking here feels like entering a long "time tunnel".

Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the iconic building of Shanghai, located by the Huangpu River, facing the Bund across the river. It integrates sightseeing, entertainment, dining, and other functions, with attractions such as a fully transparent sightseeing corridor, a revolving restaurant in the sky, and the Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall. When the lights come on at night, it is dazzling and has become one of the popular destinations for many tourists to check in when visiting Shanghai.

Shanghai Skywalk Observation Deck

The Shanghai Skywalk Observation Deck is located at the top of the Shanghai Center building in Lujiazui, one of the iconic landmarks in Shanghai. Situated on the 118th floor of the building, at a height of over 500 meters, it offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Visitors can overlook the urban landscape of Shanghai here, whether enjoying the vibrant city night view or capturing stunning photographs, this place can provide you with an unparalleled high-altitude viewing experience.

Sinan Mansion

Located in the Hengfu Historical and Cultural Conservation Area, Sinan Mansion covers an area of approximately 50,000 square meters and is the only preserved project of a continuous garden residence in the center of Shanghai. It boasts 51 preserved buildings, with 37 of them recognized as excellent historical buildings in Shanghai, making it a living museum of modern Shanghai residential architecture. Sinan Mansion has witnessed a century of history, attracting celebrities from various fields such as Dong Biwu and Mei Lanfang to live here. Walking through here, you can fully appreciate the blend of European charm and Shanghainese style.

Longhua Temple

Longhua Temple is the oldest and largest ancient temple in the Shanghai area, named after the legend of Maitreya Bodhisattva attaining enlightenment under the Longhua tree in Buddhist scriptures. The thousand-year-old Longhua Ancient Pagoda standing in Longhua Square is a seven-story octagonal wooden pagoda, also the best-preserved Song Dynasty tower in the Shanghai area and a national key cultural relic protection unit. It has been attracting numerous tourists and believers with its long history and profound cultural heritage. Besides being a religious site, it is also a comprehensive tourist destination integrating history, art, and culture. For young people, what is more appealing than the Zen atmosphere of Longhua Temple is the unique atmosphere here, a warm cup of vegetarian coffee, a bowl of vegetarian noodles with toppings, are also the standard "good stuff" when visiting Longhua Temple.

Jing'an Temple

Jing'an Temple is a famous landmark in Jing'an District and even in Shanghai, located on the bustling Nanjing West Road in the heart of Shanghai. It is a temple with a long history and profound cultural heritage. The temple is magnificent with a particularly beautiful night view. Inside the temple, morning bells and evening drums can be heard, while outside, there is a constant flow of traffic. The surrounding Nanjing West Road commercial area also has many attractions and delicious food worth visiting. Today, Jing'an Temple has become a cultural and tourist destination for Shanghai residents and visitors. Whether you admire its unique architectural style or feel its profound cultural heritage, Jing'an Temple is worth a visit.

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street starts from West Tibet Middle Road in the west and extends to Henan Middle Road in the east. It is known as the "Number One Commercial Street in China". On both sides of the street, modern buildings and European-style old buildings complement each other. The bustling street is lined with numerous shopping malls, a wide variety of goods, and bustling crowds, where every step can bring you exciting surprises that make your heart race, and every glance allows you to appreciate the ultimate charm of Shanghai's commercial vitality.

Source: Enjoy Shanghai

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