In the last few years Shanghai has continued to assert itself architecturally, and is home to some of the most striking and significant structures in the world.

With its towering cityscape and sprawling urban scenery, Shanghai is one of our top choices when it comes to photogenic cities. Dynamic, fast-paced and incredibly modern, we’ve fallen for Shanghai’s charms in a very big way – just take a look at our favourite films to find out what all the fuss is about.

The largest city in the world never disappoints us, especially when it comes to its unforgettable sights, sounds and activities – all of them the epitome of “larger than life’. The memories of these experiences in Shanghai will last a lifetime.

Whenever we touch down in Shanghai, our first stop is almost always for a meal at Lost Heaven. Not only is it one of the few restaurants in the city to have the food of China’s southerly Yunnan Province on its menu, but it’s also the real deal. 

Fancy a browse? We're shining a spotlight on Shanghai's thriving shopping scene to unearth the best boutiques, independent designers and one of a kind finds...

As one of the world's foremost business hubs, we fly thousands of people to Shanghai every year. With an overwhelming choice of places to stay, here's some of our faves...