The Best Views and Photography Spots in Shanghai

Preserving Shanghai’s European concession culture, the Bund offers a unique look into a very specific moment in the city’s past.

Shanghai is built on a curve in the river, giving it’s skyline a unique look from every perspective.

Located in the heart of the city, Jing’an Temple offers a striking juxtaposition between tradition and 21st century.

Unique to Shanghai, lilong, or lanehouses, afford a glimpse into the fading Shanghainese culture.

One of many water towns around Shanghai, Qibao is easily accessible by public transport, providing readily available canal views.

Every Friday morning, a magical thing happens outside of Huxi Mosque: a colorful and delicious gathering of Halal meats, sweets, and breaded treats.

Located in the outer district of Baoshan, the Shanghai Museum of Glass is a worthwhile day-trip for anyone interested in the relationship between art and functionality.

Part of a renovated industrial complex, the 1933 Slaughterhouse is more than just dramatic angles. Come for the dog cafe and stay for the architecture.

Built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, Yu Gardens is one of the oldest tourist attractions in Shanghai.

The China Art Museum building, shaped like an upside down pyramid, is a piece of art in itself.

Once the main road of Shanghai’s international settlement, Nanjing Road is now a pedestrian shopping street, one of the largest in Asia.

Built by Jesuit Missionaries in the 19th century, Sheshan Basilica remains a reminder of Shanghai’s religious past.

Full of wide open spaces and dancing aunties, Fuxing Park is a wonderful place to spend a nice afternoon and snap some photos along the way.

Chongming Island forms the northernmost part of the municipality of Shanghai. Much of the island is made up of protected wetlands, giving a budding photographer a plethora of possible shots.

Take advantage of these tours to see more of Shanghai’s stunning landscapes, which are ideal for photographing the city’s most Instagrammable locations. Every place provides a different backdrop for stunning photographs, from the futuristic allure of the Lujiazui skyline to the serene beauty of Yu Garden and the historic charm of The Bund. Discover Shanghai, a photographer’s dream come true, with its lively streets, historic temples, and tranquil parks. ​

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