East China Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shanghai
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Jing An Temple showing a city and a temple or place of worship
Jade Buddha Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
Jade Buddha Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Where to stay in East China

Xintiandi showing a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Three on the Bund, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Old Chinese City, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
Jing An Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Jing'an

4/5(16 area reviews)

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Daning Lingshi Park.

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Xuhui

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Xuhui
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
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Hongqiao

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Hongqiao. Top attractions like Hongqiao Int'l Pearl City and Laowai Street 101 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hechuan Road Station or Longbai Xincun Station to see more of the city.

Hongqiao
Shangri-La Qingdao

Shangri-La Qingdao

5 out of 5
9 Xiang Gang Zhong Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is £100 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£100
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (565 reviews)
"Very comfortable. Upgraded room. Super spacious. Service good, food choice excellent. Very busy in restaurant. Enjoyable stay if only for one night"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Qingdao
The Westin Qingdao

The Westin Qingdao

5 out of 5
8 Hong Kong Middle Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is £115 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£115
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of qingdao, awesome breakfast"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

The Westin Qingdao
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central, Yan'an Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is £103 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£103
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"Mike 张 is excellent!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
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Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

4 out of 5
No 888 Qianshan Road, New Municipal and Cultural District, Hefei, AnHui
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Hefei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hefei Pearl Plaza and ...
Highly recommended!
"Arguably the best ever hotel I have ever stayed in China. The room is spacious and clean. Unlike many other hotels in China (including a five star hotel in same area I stayed before), everything in this hotel works as they are designed to. Front desk is helpful and friendly. Highly recommended! A ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2019

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 28 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Yellow Dragon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
"Personal services, extra efforts by all who work here. Our home base each time when we are in Hangzhou. Exceptional service and perfect location."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
qingdaowanxianghuayuan

qingdaowanxianghuayuan

3 out of 5
qingdaoshinanqushandonglu, 1012shi, Qingdao, shandongsheng
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth ...
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Popular places to visit

Shanghai Disneyland©

Shanghai Disneyland©

Enjoy the excitement at Shanghai Disneyland© and see why people love this theme park in Shanghai. Wander through the picturesque gardens and riverfront in this vibrant area.

Shanghai Disneyland©
The Bund showing flowers and a city

The Bund

Despite years of war and revolution, the soul and skyline of one of the world’s great waterfront boulevards has risen to even greater heights.

The Bund
West Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

West Lake

Shimmering waters, misty mountains and large pagodas characterize this area of outstanding natural beauty that has inspired many poets and artists.

West Lake
Nanjing Road Shopping District which includes street scenes, central business district and signage

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.

Nanjing Road Shopping District
People\'s Square which includes flowers and a park

People's Square

To see the modern heart of Shanghai, visit this square, a vast green space surrounded by museums and a grand theater.

People's Square
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes modern architecture, a skyscraper and a city

Oriental Pearl Tower

This towering symbol of Shanghai’s modern renaissance offers history lessons, fine dining and stunning city views.

Oriental Pearl Tower

Things to do

Building exterior in Shanghai

Best of Guangzhou One Day Tour with Lunch

£292
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Guangzhou One Day Tour with Lunch
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park Private Guided Tour

Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park Private Guided Tour

£304
per adult
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park Private Guided Tour
guangzhou shopping

Flexible Private Guangzhou Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru

£103
per adult
Flexible Private Guangzhou Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru
From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour

From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour

£168
per adult
From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour
Lizhi river

7 Day Private Tour in Guangzhou

£736
per traveller
7 Day Private Tour in Guangzhou
Night city view in Shanghai

Moonlit Pearl River Cruise & Waterfront Stroll Evening Tour

£156
per traveller
Moonlit Pearl River Cruise & Waterfront Stroll Evening Tour
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