How to Get Around in Shanghai

Shanghai is an enormous city, with sometimes vast distances separating major sights. With an extensive and excellent public transportation network, bike-friendly streets, plentiful taxis, and a number of tour options, though, Shanghai is easy to navigate. Here are your options for getting around.
Public Transit
Shanghai’s public transit network includes buses, the metro, and the Maglev train. There are more than 1,000 bus routes and over a dozen metro lines, with plans to add more. The Maglev train connects Pudong Airport and Longyang Road, with onward connections by metro and bus.
Hop-On-Hop-Off-Bus Tours
Get your bearings in Shanghai on a hop-on-hop-off-bus tour. Open-top and double-decker buses stop at most popular attractions, such as the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, and the Oriental Pearl Tower. Tours typically include audio guides in multiple languages and can be upgraded to include admission to certain attractions.
Biking Tours
Joining a biking tour is a great way to cover more ground than on foot, while still taking in the passing scenery in a leisurely manner. Many roads have dedicated bike lanes, and drivers tend to be fairly cautious around cyclists. Inexpensive daily bike rentals and bike-sharing programs give you flexibility to explore on your own.
Walking Tours
Shanghai’s tourist center, Puxi, is fairly compact, making it ideal to explore on foot. Walking tours are a great way to experience popular attractions at a more leisurely pace, with the added benefit of a guide to offer extra insights. The Bund, the Former French Concession, the Old Town area, and the area around People’s Square are all made for walking.
River Cruises and Ferries
A sightseeing cruise on the Huangpu River is a great way to take in city highlights, such as the colonial architecture of the Bund and the modern skyscrapers of Pudong, from a different perspective. Cruises last from 30 minutes to several hours and can be upgraded to include a meal. Those short on time can opt for a ferry crossing instead.
12 Tours and Activities

Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

Walking Through the Hidden Door of Shanghai Old Town

Arrival Transfer by High-Speed Maglev Train: Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hotel

Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

Round-trip Transfer by High-Speed Maglev Train: Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option

Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai

Private Colonial Walking Tour: Shanghai French Concession

Private Shanghai Night Tour : Shanghai Tower Observation Deck and Amazing Lights

Half Day Foodie Test & Explore Shikumen in Shanghai Nongtang Bike Tour

Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike

Huangpu River Ferry and Shanghai Top Attractions Bike Tour with Local Lunch
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