Top 10 Places to Visit in Shanghai - China Travel Documentary

Shanghai is one of the most fascinating cities in China, and in this video I share my personal top 10 places to visit in this amazing city.
Few cities in the world evoke so much imagination as the largest city in China. Rich and glamorous on one corner, rough around the edges on another, Shanghai is truly one of the most fascinating places in the country. Located in the East of China, Shanghai should be high on any traveler’s list.
The video starts off on the Bund, a spectacular waterfront promenade located right in the center of the city. It provides a stunning contrast between historic colonial architecture and the awe-inspiring modern skyline of Pudong on the other side of the Huangpu river. Here, you can get some of the best views across the city. After Pudong, I take you to Nanjing street for some shopping, followed by a moment of calm in the rebuilt Jing’An Temple.
After walking through the People’s (central) park where I encounter a ‘marriage market’, we search for pockets of old Shanghai. These authentic neighborhoods are fast disappearing, as development of apartment towers and shopping malls takes over.
With enough time, it’s possible to plan a few day trips out of Shanghai. Some of my favorite ones are Suzhou, Zhujiajiao, and the impressive Yangshan Port (Shanghai's main container terminal, or harbor). Back in the city, we travel to the outskirts to visit a ‘bicycle graveyard’ and visit a few trade shows. Probably not your regular 'tourist attraction', but interesting places for those interested in doing business in China. The video finishes at the former Expo site, taking you back to one of the largest events ever held in China.
** The footage in this video was made in the years before the global pandemic. I am currently not traveling, like most people in the world. **
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments below!
Copyright of all footage: Hoffer Media

[@sitaramsahoo811]

I like the Chinese people for their hardwork and success. ❤from 🇮🇳.

[@adanphu4325]

There are Indians in China and they love it! Their lives are so good. One even own multiple restaurants I think

[@johnnny659]

Shanghai is one of top 10 city in the world and you can go out at midnight with no problems at all

[@dylanmurphy572]

Authoritarian countries are the safest. Same with Saudi Arabia, hardly any crime

[@haojiangzuo9774]

@@dylanmurphy572 or japan？

[@easonhuang7117]

@@dylanmurphy572 Sky high crime rate, dare not go to street at night, homeless people everywhere in downtown, but damn, we are democracy! Feel so good now. Another day the US is winning against China! 😁😁😁

[@higg3170]

@@dylanmurphy572 Have you visited? Do you know someone who had?

[@admirali.a.6175]

@@easonhuang7117 I find the fact that you think we aren’t free stupid. Come to China. For real, come here before assuming based on your dumb media.

[@lvdavid4948]

Greetings from a native Shanghainess. Thank you for promoting my hometown.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching :)

[@dylanmurphy572]

I would love to visit. 🇬🇧🤝🇨🇳

[@for_ma]

Best country in the world. China ❤

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Shanghai looks amazing!

[@accountdeleted1898]

looking back i have been living in shanghai for 10 years already, and I even saw my apartment in one of the shot, I am not a china-borned chinese but I have to say sometimes USA and other countries are exaggerating how bad china is.

[@myah3arts062]

I would love to ask some tips and qustions about living in Shanghai china =) my great grandfather is from china but he passed away long ago,i didn't get to learn from him about china and what he did or how it was there and even the language which im learning on my own.reading/writing in mandarin is difficult how ever speaking it is a little easy for me just depends on the words 😅but I learned a few simple words from watching cdramas daily.i would like to visit china but im scared to go alone since I can't read or write and speaking is not fully intermediate yet, my ex Chinese bf told me if I ever went to visit alone I may get scammed easily in china since I can't speak or read etc which could be true since I really can't speak or read in Chinese etc.how are foreigners getting around in Shanghai? do they get lost easily? is the air still not good in china? I hear the air is so polluted there? I ask. because I have lung issues so having to breath in polluted air may cause me to get sick easily while there and also how are expat or foreigners paying hospital bills or health insurance? that's my number 1 priority since my lungs is weak I have to prepare medical emergency when I do go visit china or anywh3ere else..sorry long comment to read..thanks for taking your time.

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[@ayanr3571]

Its just american propaganda. USA isn't as innocent it self as it pretends to be. The land where USA stands had a native population, whom were killed and forced to forget their culture. It was a Genocide. Yet others stay silent.

[@hernansanchezvargas8172]

Thank you for show me so beautiful city.

[@Sakura-et7sv]

@@myah3arts062 I am a Chinese and it is obvious that you do not have a good impression of China, but as a Chinese this is nonsense. (Although occasionally the air quality is really bad, we had fog here a few days ago, which is relatively rare) but good weather is the norm in China! 99% of the road has greenery on both sides, and litter on the road is rare, mostly leaves. In addition, China is promoting trams to reduce pollution. I hope you can realize the real Chinese ↖(^ω^). Chinese people welcome foreigners very much, people will look at you when walking in the street because foreigners are rare and have no malicious intent. China is safe. There are cameras everywhere in the streets. But if you take a taxi, you may meet some hateful people, who will drive more and charge more because you don't know the way, and we also hate this kind of people. When communicating with Chinese people, you can choose to use translation software, but most young people in China can understand some English (English is a very important subject in China). In short, there are still many warm-hearted people in China. If you have anything, you can ask for help like a passer-by who looks kind. Finally, I hope you recover from your lung disease! (The full text is translated by software, I am not good at English and suffer from English tests)😊😊😊

[@miniaturehorsepower1978]

Thank you for the tour of Shanghai. I especially appreciated the humble traditional neighborhoods. I wish they weren't disappearing.

[@David_Liu93]

I'm happy to live here for 4 years already. Amazing, magical place

[@stefhoffer]

It's really beautiful, great you can live there! :)

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@albertorafael8934]

Beautiful video. I am still living in Shanghai. I love so much this city, the fun never ends.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

It looks a great place to call home.

[@nancylee9635]

Waw... interresting. Makes me want to revisit Shanghai again. I was there 45 years ago. It changed alot!!!

[@stefhoffer]

I can imagine it did. Let's hope you can visit again soon!

[@user-zz3kc5dl9y]

Oh dear ! 💘💘💘 How can i be there ? The city of my dream ! 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳 Shanghai , obvious paradise on our planet ! My only supreme wish is being reach Shanghai in this life. Glorious Shanghai ! Sincere loves from Cambodian people 🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

[@stefhoffer]

I hope you can visit one day, good luck and best wishes!

[@user-bb5nr9yt8i]

l am a Chinese.I think you are wrong.some people are very poor, although there buildings are very big.

[@adeebakashif]

Soo Beautiful From SHANGHAI 🇨🇳

[@brianmitchell6204]

I loved Shanghai! Great video of places to visit

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you Brian, glad you enjoyed it!

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@cohall46]

Outstanding videography as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching Chuck.

[@jameshallahan4376]

Thank-you - good thundering and lightening storm now

[@FishingDohaR]

This is one of the most unique videos I have seen on KZbin. And brother, I have seen it a lot!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@lemanlie2356]

So perfect Vidio .Shang hai amazing city in world👍👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, it's really an amazing city!

[@denisebonne9534]

Stef, its a real amazing video and while Iam watching it I feel like travelling again to China

[@pjourneys5337]

So beautiful !

[@waikitchung]

Very nice footage and insightful vlog of Shanghai!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@fleurh4391]

Awesome video!! Adding Shanghai to my travel list !

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, hope you can visit soon!

[@gordonchao3074]

Here is a summary of places to travel in China. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6uUmWSHl7qdgdE This channel also has videos focus on each different places in China.

[@akhilpvm]

*Nice shot's.. good presentation really like a documentary film* 💞👌

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words, I'm glad you like it :)

[@sooryasankar2549]

@@stefhoffer myru malayali 😑

[@kz-yz3fp]

Beautiful Shanghai. Been there n to most of the places you’ve shown. Thanks Stef!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgexiradakis]

One of the best Top 10 selection! Worth watching it before visiting the Wonderful World of Shanghai. Thank you

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@a.d.y8499]

Amazing video! Amazing filming. thanks!

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, glad you liked it ;)

[@Timakiwala]

Good place to visit. Shanghai. I have visited in 2008. I m from Goa India

[@sioeong3241]

Beautiful video.Took me back to the few times my husband and I had the opportunity to visit that very nice city.Watching it is like reliving it all over again. .I was born and raised in Indonesia and reside in the U.S since 1969. Thank you so much Sioe Ong

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for your kind words Sioe, I'm glad it brought back memories.

[@RyanShirley]

Amazing video Stef!! I really want to visit now!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Ryan! I hope you can this year. Fingers crossed :D

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@zeli2130]

@@imran.kiyani7926 Welcome to SH！A fantastic city！

[@user-vb3ew6lt8u]

Shanghai Musume is my favorite place as a native Shanghainese. You can learn about Chinese history and culture deeply there.

[@stefhoffer]

Yes, I also visited there. It's interesting!

[@user-ru9qk9it3v]

Excellent! Thank you for touring me a Chinese around Shanghai. I was really looking forward to have an in-depth travel to the metropole but didn't get the chance. Your footage are so impressive. Thanks

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@janexiao853]

Amazing city ❤👍👍

[@stefhoffer]

It really is!

[@Turgineer]

Shanghai's night view is amazing. I would like to see it myself. 🇹🇷🇨🇳

[@alex100yi]

欢迎来上海😊

[@user-ov7lj8rx1t]

welcome to shanhhai 我英语不太会😂

[@alex100yi]

@@user-ov7lj8rx1t 没事，说你自己语言，我这翻译方便

[@user-ov7lj8rx1t]

@@alex100yi 我也就是想秀一下我的英语😂

[@alex100yi]

@@user-ov7lj8rx1t 😀

[@majamilosevic2148]

Wow what a wonderful🌲⛄❄So pretty!🌲❄⛄Like👍Happy new year

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, happy New Year!

[@hatarikemboza9263]

Am from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪 wish one day I will visit the beautiful city 🏙️

[@user-ho6oi2os9f]

shanghai is the best, and your video made it look better.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, it's a great city indeed :)

[@salmanbaig3582]

Beautiful very informative video

[@tokrot]

Wow your video shots are impressive! Definitely on documentary level!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words!

[@stevenkok1926]

BEAUTY OF SHANGHAI.

[@dengist8172]

14:12 wow amazing shot there

[@karnakumarrai1094]

nice take video of china's senghai 👍️

[@changhe-ef9jo]

The beauty of Shanghai is far more than those shown in the video.

[@Witchofthewoods.]

This is a phenomenal video and you've got me wanting to go here!!! Those neon lights are an amazing. Can I say that marriage market is very intriguing!! 👀

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching, I hope you can visit soon! Yes, that marriage market was a pretty interesting place to visit :)

[@chenlianchao1869]

来吧

[@emmaseddon3]

I’ve been Shanghai every year except for 2020 and this is how cool it is

[@stefhoffer]

It really is quite a city!

[@sks0403]

wonderful content. i love china .

[@DancingShiva788]

Very nice, loved watching your video. It's such an amazing city!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Gregory, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mogublogjapan]

It made me want to travel to Shanghai someday. Thanks for the great video.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching!

[@nathanrust1988]

I love china

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Thank you! I loved visiting Shanghai! I hope to return one day!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks James, I hope you can visit again!

[@roseyroserose9550]

thank you beautiful country china

[@GreatCityAttractions]

A wonderful video Stef - well done.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@GreatCityAttractions]

you're welcome @@stefhoffer

[@SomenathChakraborty]

Wonderful!

[@ednikolanievich.g3900]

Shanghai is the best city of the world !!

[@nilsmoller1412]

Great Video! Enjoyed to watch it and Hope to soon in Shanghai

[@stefhoffer]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun in Shanghai :)

[@pakcanworld8339]

Love to visit here.

[@chietbrink3977]

A great video!!!!!

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you! :D

[@loufrn7854]

I have been in Chongqing in the end of 2019, really an impressive city and almost a must visit when in China. I have made a short video of my stay and uploaded it to my channel.. 😉

[@user-wy5sn9xh9g]

欢迎你再来我的家乡，不知道你能看懂吗

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@Lucas-vr1qr]

@@user-wy5sn9xh9g 油管有个翻译系统我记得

[@vinodkumar-xr6jm]

Shanghai best city inthe world

[@sussischmidt5950]

Thank you. 🙏 Very good travel documentary. 🤩

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you :)

[@user-cw6yw8hh9p]

สวยมาก

[@facefunny2518]

Nice!

[@justveninchina2180]

Yeah! I agree. Shanghai is one of the most amazing place for you to travel.☺️ I am new subscriber here! Keep it up!👍🏻

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Ven! It's really quite a unique place. Take care over there :)

[@tsarasyarifahi535]

so many people.. masyaAllah..

[@ilokanavlog5016]

Amazing vedeo thanks for sharing keep on vloging God bless new suporters here

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your support!

[@litoteves476]

Thank you for seeing shanghai again i was there 1991 n 2003 just a tourist

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, I'm sure you've seen it change a lot.

[@pickboy21]

I have been to almost all of these places. Need to visit the port though. Have always to wanted to daytrip from there. Thanks for the ideas!

[@stefhoffer]

No problem Jayme, the port is really interesting to see!

[@laurabalagueraortiz1721]

Algún día iré!!

[@minihuge3498]

Good shots! 👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks! 👍

[@excitedwandererjapan]

Thank you for the amazing insight into Shanghai and some of the other parts of the city. It was fascinating for me to learn about the marriage market and while it might seem strange to other cultures, being Chinese (but not from China), I can understand why the families are doing so in the hopes of finding someone suitable for their sons and daughters. It might seem oppressive but marriage is a topic that is very sensitive in the culture.

[@brialis3]

wow great video thanks

[@stefhoffer]

Glad you liked it

[@ericcollins3621]

I want to visit Shanghai . It seems really cool!

[@play362]

Winter in Shanghai is similar to Vancouver.

[@gopotyr3763]

dont visit here during Jun - Aug, it's freaking hot.

[@stefhoffer]

It's a great city. Hope you can visit in the future. Take care!

[@roseyroserose9550]

i love to see china

[@didiqi6688]

The video is comforting but makes me sad at the same time. My granny used to live 2 blocks away from the bund & my junior school was 5 minutes walk from the bund. It brought so much childhood memories back. My great granddad worked in the Peace Hotel in the 1920s. The first KFC in Shanghai was opened on the Bund. We used to able to cross the street on the Bund instead of walking through under-tunnel nowadays. I recommend to walk though the Bund in the morning around 5 or 6 (during summer of course)... not many people and tourists during those early hours... I can't wait to go back....

[@stefhoffer]

Hope you can go back soon! This city certainly changes very fast, and it can be difficult to adapt. Let's hope that some of the older parts are at least kept in place. Best wishes :)

[@matuu3t149]

Central Shanghai is so beautiful ❤

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Shanghai is ❤

[@thuythanhloan.36.]

Video của bạn thật tuyệt vời ❤ thành phố rất đẹp👍✅🇻🇳

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you :)

[@Drxsan]

Thanks Stef hoffer for this interesting documentary..I've really appreciated. You made a great job ! Ciao ciao 上帝祝福你

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Emanuele!

[@user-mg7is9yy7z]

👌👌👌……完美❤️！

[@user-mg7is9yy7z]

喜欢💕……

[@yohoexpo]

I'm in Shanghai. Estoy en Shanghai. bienvinidos a Shanghai.

[@jejakale1390]

Shanghai China uuh very good

[@how3080]

wow nice video quality

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@SeeLovelyPlaces]

I've been there and it's totally different world. I will definitely visit again and upload a video as well to my channel. Great work :)

[@GreatCityAttractions]

We agree Shanghai is great.

[@nhatkyblackpink8248]

Nice video ❤

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you.

[@dianazalokova704]

Hey I was there in Shanghai on May! Trip to Yuyuan was a quite interesting journey that I was nearly accidentally passed out among crowds and heat! ;)

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@stefhoffer]

Yep, it can get busy there. Hope you enjoyed anyway!

[@-nmsl7313]

In the old Shanghai area, relocate means you can get rich immediately, in these old streets, government always must pay millions of dollars for the residents to just relocate a 60m^2 old house.So it now become a barrier for both government and residents.

[@-nmsl7313]

Some locals want to relocate, while others may not, and some of them also want to get more money for relocate.This make the government difficult to relocate the old streets for reasons like the high relocate fee, or some reluctant residents.

[@play362]

My wife's parents' house is waiting to relocate.But because of the high value of housing, the government or real estate developers have been hesitant to make a decision.

[@arzunurr]

heel mooi gefilmd ~

[@winnieewin5834]

I’ve been away from Shanghai 3 years . Video like this make me sad . I wanna comeback to Shanghai really bad . COVID 19 giving me a hard time to comeback ! 😭

[@stefhoffer]

Sorry to hear that, I hope you can return soon!

[@killeryin1631]

Hey! Don't worry! Just come! I'm currently quarantining in Shanghai, arrived ten days ago, 4 days left for me to be free. Shanghai is only 14 days quarantine, comparing to other cities like Beijing, 21 days, Shanghai has the shortest quarantine.

[@winnieewin5834]

@@killeryin1631 the document from Shanghai not yet to come .... It does hard to complete the document

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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[@snugglylola0805]

Very thorough video! I am a native Shanghainese, I like everything you mentioned in the video. Seem like you even know more things than me. 😊

[@mrbrainnyc258]

He can even lead you to a restaurant where you hurl a LIVE golden retriever into a pot of boiling water then eat it like a savage. Or pay off a corrupt cop so you can personally torture a Uighur.

[@snugglylola0805]

@@mrbrainnyc258 Nah, that’s just too much and stereotyped. I know the things you talk about exist, but sounds like media also add a lit bit spice into it.

[@mrbrainnyc258]

@@snugglylola0805 Yeah, then simply look up "Yulin dog meat festival" or "dogmeat trade" here on youtube or through any legitmate search engine IE outside CCP China. You'll find lots of horrific images. Then try reading the UN Human Rights Commission report on Xinjiang. Or maybe check out the Global Slavery Index which reports 3.8M slave laborers in Chins.

[@snugglylola0805]

@@mrbrainnyc258 I totally understand what you mean. I never agree with CCP’s agenda. But after traveling to Shanghai vs. online reading will be a totally different story.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks, it's such an interesting city! And many places to check out. I'm sure you've seen more of Shanghai than me :)

[@walnutbread3617]

ありがとうございます！

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you! That's very generous and kind :)

[@darachanthou922]

I go to Shanghai.

[@CLi-ft6hk]

I like your objective viewpoint and pragmatic descriptions about Shang Hai. Through your video I can refresh my memory of Shang Hai that I had more than a decade ago.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@at.9702]

I was in Shanghai in 1973 when there were no tall buildings and just few Taxis for the foreigners, it's hard to believe in only 40 years they transform the country so fast.

[@stefhoffer]

That must have been interesting to see, things surely have changed a lot.

[@at.9702]

@@stefhoffer indeed.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

China and Shanghai is moving forward and up by the looks of things.

[@DungNguyen-jm2im]

Hay quá

[@craylawj3410]

Nice video tho, to be honest I Lived in China for years but I still feel like I have missed a lot of things, 😉

[@stefhoffer]

Same here, there are so many areas to explore!

[@gearsau]

Excellent video Stef. I have been to Shanghai many times, from 2002 to 2013. I was doing some application work then. Amazing to see the progress. Even saw the " World Financial Centre Building " start from zero to completion. It's the " Bottle Opener Building" . I look forward to view all your videos.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Peter, glad you enjoyed it. This city is changing so fast, incredible that you saw it up close for such a long time. Any plans to go back?

[@gearsau]

@@stefhoffer Stef, Probably go back when we can fly again. The only thing that I don't miss are the crazy taxi drivers. I used to take a taxi from the Holiday Inn in Pudong to the Maglev, then a fast ride to the airport. Well, one trip, the taxi driver decided to give the Maglev a miss, so, I had a hair raising ride to the airport. :-)

[@inspirationfoundation4642]

Nice video

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@jt5041]

Happy ❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️Love

[@trinadev2875]

Grandmas time to go back home. Aunties time to go back home for a short visit.

[@y2yank878]

i miss Shanghai 😭😘

[@stefhoffer]

Me too!

[@user-fm3kd5ox4b]

❤❤❤

[@eleanormayona1106]

Wow I love it any restrictions to visit

[@stefhoffer]

China is closed to foreign tourists at the moment. These shots were made before the pandemic. Take care!

[@eleanormayona1106]

@@stefhoffer thankyou

[@susannawong448]

👍 👍 👍👍👍👍

[@bekercraft3742]

Parabéns pelo vídeo 👏, 👏.👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Show@. Progresso e desenvolvimento, com respeito ao meio ambiente. 👏 👏 👏 👏 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛 💚 💛

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, it's quite a special city indeed!

[@imran.kiyani7926]

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