Puxi Travel Guide
Shanghai
Popular places to visit
Nanjing Road Shopping District
Experience the bustling energy of Shanghai’s most famous commercial street, with a pedestrian mall surrounded by traditional and luxury shopping opportunities.
Former French Concession
Wealthy European families created an art deco oasis in Shanghai's heart. The area is now full of modern boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
People's Square
To see the modern heart of Shanghai, visit this square, a vast green space surrounded by museums and a grand theater.
Jing'an Temple
This centuries-old, downtown Shanghai temple is home to the largest pure jade statue of Buddha Sakyamuni in mainland China.
Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre
One of the city’s first urban renewal projects preserves a historic neighborhood, while serving up some of Shanghai's best dinning, entertainment and shopping.
Yu Garden
Step through the gate of Shanghai’s premier classical gardens and into a tranquil world of bamboo groves, koi-filled ponds and Ming Dynasty pavilions.
Things to do
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Shanghai: Roaming China Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Top hotels in Puxi
Conrad Shanghai
"I just wrapped up a 10 visit to Shanghai, and spent my entire time at the Conrad Hilton property. I was pleased with the very central location in the city of the hotel, and from my 39th floor room I was more than happy with the sweeping city views, looking directly down on the green oasis of the ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
"Clean room, helpful staff. Breakfast ok. Good location."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
"Great location. Rooms are good and breakfast is good"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
"Staff are excellent and very helpful."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
"The room was a bit small for the price, but well maintained"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
"The breakfast was nice.... quite a number of local dishes mixed with international favourites"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Puxi
Changning
Get to know Changning and its many features like its cafes and parks. You might want to explore sights like Zhongshan Park and Longemont Shopping Center, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangsu Road Station or Zhongshan Park Station to get around the city.
Xujiahui
The beautiful gardens and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Xujiahui. Check out Xujiahui Shopping District or Metro City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Xujiahui Station to get around town.
Huaihai Road Commercial Area
Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Huai Hai Road Shopping District or Fuxing Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at South Shaanxi Road Station or Dapuqiao Road Station to get around town.
Xuhui
Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.
Xintiandi
While Xintiandi isn't home to many top sights, The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Putuo
You might enjoy the shopping while in Putuo. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tongchuan Road Station or Meiling North Road Station to see more of the city.
