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Instagrammable Shanghai: Where Style Meets Tradition for the Gram

Explore Shanghai through your lens and capture moments at the city’s most photogenic spots. From towering skyscrapers to tranquil gardens, this collection brings together timeless landmarks and trendy locales that are not only magical in person but also make for exceptional Instagram posts. Experience the harmonious blend of modern and traditional, artistry and architecture, all within the vibrant streets of Shanghai.

The Bund
The Bund

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Iconic waterfront area known for its colonial-era buildings and skyline views

Yu Garden
Yu Garden

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Exquisite classical Chinese garden with pavilions, rockeries, and ponds

Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Bustling shopping street with neon lights and a lively atmosphere

Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple

Putuo District, Shanghai, China

Ancient temple housing two precious jade Buddha statues

Xintiandi
Xintiandi

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Trendy area with a mix of historic shikumen houses and modern boutiques

Oriental Pearl Tower
Oriental Pearl Tower

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China

Futuristic TV tower with an observation deck offering panoramic city views

Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Tower

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China

China's tallest skyscraper featuring a spiraling design and observation deck

Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao Water Town

Qingpu District, Shanghai, China

Ancient water town with bridges, canals, and traditional buildings

Shanghai World Financial Center
Shanghai World Financial Center

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China

One of the world's tallest buildings, known for its unique trapezoid aperture at the peak

Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Museum

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Esteemed museum housing ancient Chinese art and artifacts

Shanghai French Concession
Shanghai French Concession

Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Historic district known for its charming alleys and European-style architecture

Longhua Temple
Longhua Temple

Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

One of Shanghai's oldest and largest temples with a striking pagoda

People's Square
People's Square

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Vibrant public square surrounded by landmarks and popular for social gatherings

Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai Disney Resort

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China

Enchanting theme park with Disney magic and unique attractions

Tianzifang
Tianzifang

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Artsy neighborhood featuring narrow lanes, craft shops, and cafes

Lujiazui Skyline
Lujiazui Skyline

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China

Dazzling skyline noted for its super-tall skyscrapers and financial centers

M50 Art District
M50 Art District

Putuo District, Shanghai, China

Contemporary art hub with galleries, studios, and graffiti-adorned walls

Qibao Ancient Town
Qibao Ancient Town

Minhang District, Shanghai, China

Old town famed for its historical buildings, snack streets, and canals

Propaganda Poster Art Centre
Propaganda Poster Art Centre

Changning District, Shanghai, China

Unique museum showcasing an extensive collection of Chinese propaganda posters

Fuxing Park
Fuxing Park

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

European-style park beloved for its scenic walkways and peaceful ambiance

50 Moganshan Road
50 Moganshan Road

Putuo District, Shanghai, China

Hip art strip with numerous cutting-edge galleries and artist studios

Rockbund Art Museum
Rockbund Art Museum

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Contemporary art museum hosting innovative exhibitions in historical building

Sun Yat-sen Residence
Sun Yat-sen Residence

Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Former home of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, now a museum detailing his life and work

1933 Old Millfun
1933 Old Millfun

Hongkou District, Shanghai, China

Historic art deco slaughterhouse turned into a creative hub with shops and cafes

K11 Art Mall
K11 Art Mall

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Shopping and cultural venue blending retail with contemporary art installations

Sinan Mansions
Sinan Mansions

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Elegant residential complex and nightlife area offering dining and cultural events

Power Station of Art
Power Station of Art

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

First state-run contemporary art museum housed in a former power plant

The Bridge of Nine Turns
The Bridge of Nine Turns

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Iconic zigzag bridge in Yu Garden offering picturesque views and photo opportunities

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Exhibition space displaying Shanghai's urban development with models and interactive displays

SOHO Fuxing Plaza
SOHO Fuxing Plaza

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Modern mixed-use development with sleek designs hosting boutiques, offices, and eateries

Hengshan Road
Hengshan Road

Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Leafy boulevard lined with bars, restaurants, and colonial mansions

Garden Bridge of Shanghai
Garden Bridge of Shanghai

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Historic steel bridge spanning the Suzhou Creek, iconic for its design and river views

The Bund Iconic waterfront area known for its colonial-era buildings and skyline views

The Bund
The Bund Iconic waterfront area known for its colonial-era buildings and skyline views
Yu Garden Exquisite classical Chinese garden with pavilions, rockeries, and ponds

Yu Garden
Yu Garden Exquisite classical Chinese garden with pavilions, rockeries, and ponds
Nanjing Road Bustling shopping street with neon lights and a lively atmosphere

Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road Bustling shopping street with neon lights and a lively atmosphere
Jade Buddha Temple Ancient temple housing two precious jade Buddha statues

Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple Ancient temple housing two precious jade Buddha statues
Xintiandi Trendy area with a mix of historic shikumen houses and modern boutiques

Xintiandi
Xintiandi Trendy area with a mix of historic shikumen houses and modern boutiques
Oriental Pearl Tower Futuristic TV tower with an observation deck offering panoramic city views

Oriental Pearl Tower
Oriental Pearl Tower Futuristic TV tower with an observation deck offering panoramic city views
Shanghai Tower China's tallest skyscraper featuring a spiraling design and observation deck

Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Tower China's tallest skyscraper featuring a spiraling design and observation deck
Zhujiajiao Water Town Ancient water town with bridges, canals, and traditional buildings

Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao Water Town Ancient water town with bridges, canals, and traditional buildings
Shanghai World Financial Center One of the world's tallest buildings, known for its unique trapezoid aperture at the peak

Shanghai World Financial Center
Shanghai World Financial Center One of the world's tallest buildings, known for its unique trapezoid aperture at the peak
Shanghai Museum Esteemed museum housing ancient Chinese art and artifacts

Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Museum Esteemed museum housing ancient Chinese art and artifacts
Shanghai French Concession Historic district known for its charming alleys and European-style architecture

Shanghai French Concession
Shanghai French Concession Historic district known for its charming alleys and European-style architecture
Longhua Temple One of Shanghai's oldest and largest temples with a striking pagoda

Longhua Temple
Longhua Temple One of Shanghai's oldest and largest temples with a striking pagoda
People's Square Vibrant public square surrounded by landmarks and popular for social gatherings

People's Square
People's Square Vibrant public square surrounded by landmarks and popular for social gatherings
Shanghai Disney Resort Enchanting theme park with Disney magic and unique attractions

Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai Disney Resort Enchanting theme park with Disney magic and unique attractions
Tianzifang Artsy neighborhood featuring narrow lanes, craft shops, and cafes

Tianzifang
Tianzifang Artsy neighborhood featuring narrow lanes, craft shops, and cafes
Lujiazui Skyline Dazzling skyline noted for its super-tall skyscrapers and financial centers

Lujiazui Skyline
Lujiazui Skyline Dazzling skyline noted for its super-tall skyscrapers and financial centers
M50 Art District Contemporary art hub with galleries, studios, and graffiti-adorned walls

M50 Art District
M50 Art District Contemporary art hub with galleries, studios, and graffiti-adorned walls
Qibao Ancient Town Old town famed for its historical buildings, snack streets, and canals

Qibao Ancient Town
Qibao Ancient Town Old town famed for its historical buildings, snack streets, and canals
Propaganda Poster Art Centre Unique museum showcasing an extensive collection of Chinese propaganda posters

Propaganda Poster Art Centre
Propaganda Poster Art Centre Unique museum showcasing an extensive collection of Chinese propaganda posters
Fuxing Park European-style park beloved for its scenic walkways and peaceful ambiance

Fuxing Park
Fuxing Park European-style park beloved for its scenic walkways and peaceful ambiance
50 Moganshan Road Hip art strip with numerous cutting-edge galleries and artist studios

50 Moganshan Road
50 Moganshan Road Hip art strip with numerous cutting-edge galleries and artist studios
Rockbund Art Museum Contemporary art museum hosting innovative exhibitions in historical building

Rockbund Art Museum
Rockbund Art Museum Contemporary art museum hosting innovative exhibitions in historical building
Sun Yat-sen Residence Former home of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, now a museum detailing his life and work

Sun Yat-sen Residence
Sun Yat-sen Residence Former home of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, now a museum detailing his life and work
1933 Old Millfun Historic art deco slaughterhouse turned into a creative hub with shops and cafes

1933 Old Millfun
1933 Old Millfun Historic art deco slaughterhouse turned into a creative hub with shops and cafes
K11 Art Mall Shopping and cultural venue blending retail with contemporary art installations

K11 Art Mall
K11 Art Mall Shopping and cultural venue blending retail with contemporary art installations
Sinan Mansions Elegant residential complex and nightlife area offering dining and cultural events

Sinan Mansions
Sinan Mansions Elegant residential complex and nightlife area offering dining and cultural events
Power Station of Art First state-run contemporary art museum housed in a former power plant

Power Station of Art
Power Station of Art First state-run contemporary art museum housed in a former power plant
The Bridge of Nine Turns Iconic zigzag bridge in Yu Garden offering picturesque views and photo opportunities

The Bridge of Nine Turns
The Bridge of Nine Turns Iconic zigzag bridge in Yu Garden offering picturesque views and photo opportunities
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center Exhibition space displaying Shanghai's urban development with models and interactive displays

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center Exhibition space displaying Shanghai's urban development with models and interactive displays
SOHO Fuxing Plaza Modern mixed-use development with sleek designs hosting boutiques, offices, and eateries

SOHO Fuxing Plaza
SOHO Fuxing Plaza Modern mixed-use development with sleek designs hosting boutiques, offices, and eateries
Hengshan Road Leafy boulevard lined with bars, restaurants, and colonial mansions

Hengshan Road
Hengshan Road Leafy boulevard lined with bars, restaurants, and colonial mansions
Garden Bridge of Shanghai Historic steel bridge spanning the Suzhou Creek, iconic for its design and river views

Garden Bridge of Shanghai
Garden Bridge of Shanghai Historic steel bridge spanning the Suzhou Creek, iconic for its design and river views