11 days in Shanghai Itinerary

With a nickname like the "Pearl of the Orient," it's not surprising Shanghai offers some of the most rewarding attractions and activities in the Far East.

Head to Former French Concession and IFC Mallfor plenty of shopping. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and Longhua Temple. Explore Shanghai's surroundings by going to Suzhou (Landscape Architecture & Master-of-Nets Garden). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), admire the striking features of Jade Buddha Temple, make a trip to Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), and steep yourself in history at Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Shanghai trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiports are Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Sunan Shuofang International Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Shanghai can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C.