Things to do in Shanghai

Make the most of Shanghai with great events, parks, museums and kids entertainment

The best after-school programmes for kids in Shanghai
Schools & Education

The best after-school programmes for kids in Shanghai

From fashion creative workshops to outdoor activities, find and afternoon or weekend programme your little scholar will love

Eco-friendly designer Nanou on her favourite family-friendly things to do in Shanghai
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Eco-friendly designer Nanou on her favourite family-friendly things to do in Shanghai

The founder of local eco-brand Baluchon on her perfect weekend with the family

The best things to do on Yuyuan Lu
Things to do

The best things to do on Yuyuan Lu

High-end shopping and Art Deco masterpieces, with plenty of spots to stop and eat in between

The best pottery studios in Shanghai
Things to do

The best pottery studios in Shanghai

Get your hands dirty and make something beautiful at the same time

The best things to do on Changle Lu
Things to do

19 brilliant things to do on Changle Lu

A mix of old favourites and here-today-gone-tomorrow shops that add to the street's charm

Birthday parties for Shanghai kids

The best kids' birthday party places in Shanghai
Things to Do

The best kids' birthday party places in Shanghai

Got a big birthday coming up? Blow your kid's socks off with these top venues

Where to buy cakes for birthdays and special occasions in Shanghai
Food & Drink

Where to buy cakes for birthdays and special occasions in Shanghai

Here are a few top bakeries worth your dough in Shanghai

The best kids' party-planning services in Shanghai
Things to Do

The best kids' party-planning services in Shanghai

Planning a kids' birthday party is no easy feat

Shanghai's best costume shops
Shopping

Shanghai's best costume shops

Track down a fancy, quirky or creepy costume, whatever the occasion

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Shanghai family area guides

Family area guide: Old Xuhui
Things to Do

Family area guide: Old Xuhui

Charming tree-lined streets make Old Xuhui perfect for leisurely strolls on summer days – here's where to stop to chill, play, shop and eat along the way

Family area guide: Lujiazui
Things to Do

Family area guide: Lujiazui

Filled with some of Shanghai's most iconic sites

Family area guide: Xintiandi
Things to Do

Family area guide: Xintiandi

Between refurbished shikumen and narrow lanes, this commercial hub also holds a slice of modern history

Family area guide: Zhongshan Park
Things to Do

Family area guide: Zhongshan Park

Sprawling green space bordered by restaurants, cafés and great hangout spots

Family area guide: Jingan
Things to Do

Family area guide: Jingan

Shanghai's smallest district doesn't want for things to do and see

Family area guide: Gubei and Hongqiao
Things to Do

Family area guide: Gubei and Hongqiao

Home to Shanghai's Japanese and Korean Hubs

Family area guide: Jinqiao and Century Park
Things to Do

Family area guide: Jinqiao and Century Park

For playgrounds and green spaces with plenty of space to stretch out, make for the 'burbs

Events for families in Shanghai

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Trips out of town

Escape Shanghai: a new and super kid-friendly Club Med in Anji
Family

Escape Shanghai: a new and super kid-friendly Club Med in Anji

A three-hour drive from downtown Shanghai, French chain Club Med’s latest resort in Zhejiang caters to all three generations in the family

Escape Shanghai: take a family beach resort getaway to Pattaya, Thailand
Family

Escape Shanghai: take a family beach resort getaway to Pattaya, Thailand

It's got it all: a sparkling ocean, waterslides galore and a spa for mum and dad

Take a Shanghai getaway to Qiandaohu
Travel

Take a Shanghai getaway to Qiandaohu

Escape the city with a quick trip to this lake of '1,000' islands

Escape Shanghai with this family guide to Moganshan
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Escape Shanghai with this family guide to Moganshan

Stuart Lancaster accounts for his journey to Shanghai's infamous retreat