Twenty new travel routes now make it easier for visitors to explore Shanghai as soon as they arrive.

Starting from the city's 10 major transportation hubs, including Pudong and Hongqiao airports, Shanghai Railway Station, and Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, the routes connect travelers with museums, riverside landmarks, shopping areas, theme parks, historic streets, and cultural venues across the city.

Starting from Pudong International Airport

Route 1

Pudong airport → Shanghai Science and Technology Museum → Century Park → Shanghai Museum East → Shanghai Library East → Shanghai Oriental Art Center

Keywords: museums and art, urban culture, public libraries

Route 2

Pudong airport → Shanghai Disneyland → Disneytown → Bicester Village Shanghai

Keywords: theme parks, family fun, leisure, shopping

Route 3

Pudong airport → Shanghai Wild Animal Park → Shanghai Astronomy Museum → Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park → Shanghai L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort → Lin-gang light and fireworks show at Dishui Lake

Keywords: family and science education, trendy experiences, light shows

Route 4

Pudong airport → Lujiazui riverside → Museum of Art Pudong → Shanghai Expo Culture Park (Twin Hills, Shanghai Greenhouse) → Shanghai Romance Park

Keywords: riverside views, art exhibitions, city parks

Starting from Hongqiao International Airport/Hongqiao Railway Station

Route 5

Hongqiao airport/Hongqiao Railway Station → Mengqing Garden → Columbia Circle → Xinhua Road Historical and Cultural Block → Shanghai Zoo

Keywords: Hudec architecture, art walks, animals

Route 6

Hongqiao airport/Hongqiao Railway Station → Global Harbor → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street → The Bund → Yuyuan Garden → Show Life theater zones

Keywords: city landmarks, performing arts, trendy shopping

Route 7

Hongqiao airport/Hongqiao Railway Station → Panlong Tiandi → Qingpu Bailian Outlets → Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Keywords: Jiangnan culture, water towns, shopping, leisure

Starting from Shanghai Railway Station

Route 8

Shanghai Railway Station → City Sightseeing Bus → People's Square → Huaihai Road → Xintiandi → The Great World

Keywords: city center, classic Shanghai style, trendy streets

Route 9

Shanghai Railway Station → Baihe Bridge → Tian'an 1,000 Trees shopping zone → M50 Creative Park → West Nanjing Road → HKRI Taikoo Hui (The Secret of the Pyramid Builders VR experience) → Zhangyuan Garden → Louis Vuitton's The Louis flagship store → Suhewan Mixc World ("scruffy puppy" sculpture) → Suzhou Creek cruise (from Sihang Warehouse to Waitanyuan)

Keywords: high-end fashion, immersive experiences, floral art

Route 10

Shanghai Railway Station → Hong Shou Fang commercial area→ The Inlet → Ba Jin Library → Life Hub @ Bund Central → Victory Cinema → Zhapu Road

Keywords: Shanghai-style lanes, local life, film locations

Starting from Shanghai South Railway Station

Route 11

Shanghai South Railway Station → Longhua area → Gate M West Bund Dream Center → West Bund Theatre → West Bund Museum → Long Museum West Bund

Keywords: industrial heritage, art museums, river views

Route 12

Shanghai South Railway Station → Zikawei Cathedral → Zikawei Library → Shanghai Conservatory of Music/Shanghai Symphony Orchestra → Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre → Wukang Road → Wukang Building

Keywords: tree-lined streets, historic buildings, art, slow living

Starting from Shanghai West Railway Station

Route 13

Shanghai West Railway Station → Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World → Suzhou Creek cruise (from Changfeng Park wharf to Changhua Road wharf) → Tian'an 1,000 Trees → M50 Creative Park → Global Harbor

Keywords: Suzhou Creek cruises, industrial heritage, avant-garde buildings, creative arts

Route 14

Shanghai West Railway Station → Guyi Garden → Nanxiang Old Street & Tanyuan Garden → Shanghai Auto Museum → Shanghai Auto Expo Park → Shanghai International Circuit

Keywords: classical Jiangnan gardens, auto culture, ancient streets

Starting from Jinshan Railway Station

Route 15

Jinshan Railway Station → Legoland Shanghai Resort → Fengjing Ancient Town → Shanghai Blooming Garden → Jinshan City Beach

Keywords: theme parks, ancient towns, blooming flowers, seaside leisure

Starting from Songjiang Railway Station

Route 16

Songjiang Railway Station → Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park → Chenshan Botanical Garden → Shanghai Happy Valley → Tianma Xingkong village

Keywords: archaeological sites, nature and gardens, astronomy education

Starting from Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal

Route 17

Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal → Wusong Paotaiwan National Wetland Park → Baoshan riverside (Shanghai Sea World) → Long Beach Tower → Long Beach Concert Hall

Keywords: cruise travel, riverside wetlands, urban landmarks

Starting from Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal

Route 18

Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal → Century Frame photo spot → The Grand Halls → North Bund Riverside Greenland → The Stage observation deck → Raffles City

Keywords: North Bund, riverside views, skyline observation

Route 19

Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal → Hoshu Superyacht → Shanghai Postal Museum → Bellagio by MGM Shanghai → Zhapu Road Bridge → Broadway Mansions → Waibaidu Bridge → China Securities Museum → Waitanyuan

Keywords: historic buildings, film locations, photo spots

Route 20

Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal → Yangpu riverside (from Shuichangzhan Bridge to Green Hill) → WorldSkills Museum → Fuxing Island (Fuxing Island Park) → Shanghai Fashion Center → Wujiaochang → Daxue Road

Keywords: industrial heritage, urban island vibes, youth energy

 

Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, scenic spots mentioned above