The Top 10 Things to do in Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world with around 17 million people. It is the most populated city in China with buildings that look like something from the future. Shanghai is located southeastern coast of China. Even with so many people in the city, Shanghai is a huge tourist attraction. Here are the top 10 things to do in Shanghai. Don't forget to bring chopsticks. 

Maglev Train: What better way to get from the airport to the heart of Shanghai than a train that travels up to 267 miles an hour. The trip can be completed in just over seven minutes, but will seem more like a long roller coaster ride. What better way to make a grand entrance to the city than that. 

People's Square: Located directly in the center of the city, the People's Square is nearly 150,000 square meters and is surrounded by some of the most important buildings in the city. Talk a walk around the square and be sure to go directly to the center where the smart musical fountain is located. 

Shanghai Museum: Located on the outskirts of the People's Square, the Shanghai Museum covers 5,000 years of Chinese history. While it may be hard to cover in one trip, the museum offers pieces from calligraphy to jades to ceramics. The shape of the museum is similar to that of an ancient bronze cauldron.

Din Tai Fung: While Beijing is famous for their Peking duck, Shanghai is famous for their soup dumpling. Din Tai Fung restaurant offers dumpling wrapped in a pork filling. Add a little tasty broth to the mix to get some of the best tasting dumplings imaginable. 

Dongtai Road: After some nice dumplings, a little shopping might sound good. Take a walk down Dongtai Road. The block offers many antique shops with souvenirs to take home. Pick up anything from a metal teapot to antique statues of Chinese leaders.  

The Bund: The word means embankment along a muddy waterfront and to an extent, that is what The Bund is. This boardwalk is surrounded by large buildings on one side and the Huangpu River on the other. With various buildings from many different ages, The Bund offers looks from the Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque periods. 

Huangpu River: This river symbolizes the city of Shanghai and accounts for over 30 percent of China's international trade. Take a boat ride on the river at night when the city is lit up. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride on the Huangpu River. 

Longtangs: Beijing is famous for their Hutongs, small alleys where people sit in front of their houses. Shanghai has their own version called Longtangs. This is the best way to get into the culture of the Shanghai people. This group of closely associated people can offer an antique to purchase or some authentic food to eat. 

Yu Yuan Garden: This garden is located in Shanghai's Old City and remains one of the few tourist places in the Old City. The garden dates back to the Ming Dynasty and was built by Pan Yunduan as a private garden for his parents. The process took 20 years and emptied all his savings.  

Vue Bar: Like many cities in China, Shanghai also has a night life. The best place to enjoy a drink and a view is the Vue Bar. Located on the 32nd and 33rd floors of the Hyatt on the Bund, the Vue Bar has breathtaking views of the waterfront on one side and historic buildings on the other. Enjoy a drink while sitting in the whirlpool on the terrace.

Don't forget to visit Shanghai's Old City, one of the best things to see in Shanghai.