TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SHANGHAI Shanghai is a vibrant, fast-paced city of bright lights, towering skyscrapers, a treasure trove of colonial styles, bustling markets and creative energy. As one of China's largest cities, there is a lot to explore as the sprawl is massive. Fortunately, the metro system is insanely efficient and there's plenty to occupy your time, whether you want to see the old, the new or a mix of the two in this dynamic metropolis.To get more news about https://www.citynewsservice.cn/events/ things to do in Shanghai China, you can citynewsservice.cn official website. 1. The Bund Iconic waterfront view of the Pudong side of Shanghai with its huge collection of ridiculous skyscrapers and the Huangpu River flowing through with its barges and cruise ships. You'll probably want to go after or during sunset, when it's at its most magical as the dizzying array of lights takes over the night sky. Just be prepared for the massive crowds that build up, where you'll end up shoulder to shoulder with other tourists and Chinese alike. 2. Zhujiajiao/Qibao Many tourists come to China to experience what it would be like to live during one of the Chinese dynasties. Often this consists of waterways, old crumbling buildings, alleyways, temples and street food. Well, you can have all that by heading to Zhujiajiao, which is about an hour away from Shanghai. If you're looking for a bit of an alternative, Qibao, which is actually accessible by metro (Qibao), is another ancient city where you'll feel like you've been transported to another world, but on a smaller scale than Zhujiajiao. If you don't want to commute too far, Qibao might be the right choice for you! 3. Yu Yuan & Cheng Huang Miao (Yu Yuan Garden and City God Temple) A theme of tradition, culture and ancient times unfolds here and Yu Yuan and Cheng Huang Miao is one of the best destinations in Shanghai because it gives you a small sense of what it was like to live here in ancient times, despite how commercial it is today. What's more, this attraction is easily accessible from the city via the number 10 subway line, so there's no reason not to go. As Zhujiajiao is an ancient water village, this gives you a feel for what a large market/god temple area would be like. From a shopping perspective, you get a ton of shops selling handmade crafts, knock-offs, folk art and other knick-knacks. From a food perspective, there are tons of street stalls with a random assortment of Chinese food and snacks. Oh, and don't forget the giant signs for Starbucks and Dairy Queen. There's also a famous xiao long bao (Shanghai steamed soup dumplings) restaurant called Nanxiang Mantou Dian. 4. Tian Zi Fang This place has a real charm that draws me back every time I'm in Shanghai. It is an arts and crafts area that has developed from a renovated residential area in the French Concession area. What I love about it are the maze-like alleyways that lead you around to see a bunch of boutique gift shops, clothing stores, cafes, galleries, studios and other random knick-knack shops. 5. Science & Technology Subway Station Market (Xiangyang) I've checked out quite a few of these markets, and I find that the one literally just outside the turnstiles of the Science and Technology Subway Station (on the Pudong side) is the best for foreigners. It's the most organised, clean and easy to navigate. Good buys here include mobile phone accessories, sports jerseys, popular clothing brands, shoes (e.g. Tom's, Adidas, Uggs), women's bags and other tech gear (GoPro, drones, speakers, power banks, screen protectors, etc.).