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Shanghai

Shanghai is a city in Huangpu district, Shanghai, China of about 22,315,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 37 museums, 32 forts & heritage and 28 parks. The must-see places are Moller Villa, Fuxing Park and Shikumen Wulixiang Museum.

31.2222° N, 121.4581° EPop. 22,315,474

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Within 30 km164 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see134
Notable73
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shanghai

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:27 pm

28 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Shanghai
  2. Gucheng Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Power Station of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Xujiahui Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Zhongshan Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Shanghai Textile Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shanghai
Today’s loopShanghaiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shanghai?

Moller Villa (heritage site, about 1 km), Fuxing Park (attraction, about 1 km), Shikumen Wulixiang Museum (museum, about 1 km), All Saints Church (church, about 1 km), Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (museum, about 2 km), Shanghai Grand Theatre (heritage site, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shanghai?

178 places on Spotwander: 37 museums, 33 other attractions, 32 forts & heritage, 28 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest museum to Shanghai?

Mao Zedong Former Residence, about 1 km by road; Zhou En Lai Former's Residence (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shanghai?

Grosvenor House, about 1 km by road; Cathay Mansion (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shanghai?

Start in Shanghai, visit Gucheng Park, then Power Station of Art, then Xujiahui Park, then Zhongshan Park, then Shanghai Textile Museum, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.