Shanghai-Reiseführer 2026 – Der Bund, Altstadt & Wasserstädte

Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s showpiece — the colonial Bund on one side of the Huangpu, a laser-lit Pudong skyline on the other, and a maze of shikumen lanes, gardens and water towns in between.

“Watch the Bund lights step on across the river, then lose an afternoon in a lane-house garden.”

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Shanghai in one day

The Bund, Yu Garden, Lujiazui skyline.

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2–3 days in Shanghai

The same sights, spread over 2–3 days rather than one; Oct–Nov & Apr–May is the friendliest window; room for a day trip and one unplanned afternoon.

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What to bring home

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Best time to go

Oct–Nov & Apr–May. Shoulder weeks are quieter and cheaper.

Getting there & around

High-speed rail links most of this from the majors. Rail guide · Privater Wagen & Fahrer

Visa & entry

Transit and visa-free rules change often — check the current list against your passport before booking.

Best time to visit

Autumn (October–November) and spring (March–April) are best. Summer is hot and humid with typhoon-season downpours; winter is cold but dry and uncrowded.

How many days

  • 2 Tage — Bund, Pudong, Old Town and the French Concession.
  • 3 Tage — add a water town (Zhujiajiao) or day trip to Suzhou/Hangzhou.

Getting there & around

Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA) airports plus a huge metro network. High-speed rail: Suzhou ~25 min, Hangzhou ~45 min, Nanjing ~1.5h, Beijing ~4.5h — the best hub for a first China trip.

Top things to do

  • The Bund at night and the Lujiazui skyline from across the river.
  • Yu Garden and the City God temple old streets.
  • The French Concession — Wukang Road, Xintiandi, Tianzifang.
  • Shanghai Museum and the China Art Tower district.
  • Zhujiajiao water town, or Disney for families.

A 3-day Shanghai itinerary

  • Tag 1 — Nanjing Road, Bund, ferry to Lujiazui towers.
  • Tag 2 — Yu Garden, Tianzifang, French Concession lanes.
  • Tag 3 — Shanghai Museum, Jing’an Temple, a Suzhou or Zhujiajiao day trip.

What to eat

Shanghai xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), pan-fried shengjian buns, scallion-oil noodles and sweet Benbang dishes.

FAQ

  • How many days do you need in Shanghai? — Two to three days covers the Bund and skyline, the Old Town and French Concession; its rail links make it a perfect base for Suzhou, Hangzhou and Zhujiajiao day trips.
  • Which airport is closer? — Hongqiao (SHA) is already central by metro; the main Pudong (PVG) airport is ~45–60 min in via the maglev and metro. Both connect straight to the city.
  • When is the best time to visit Shanghai? — October–November and March–April are mild and pleasant. June–July is humid plum-rain season and summers are hot; winters are cold and damp.

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