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Shanghai
Shanghai is located in Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, China. Explore its location, geographic details and surrounding localities.
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- Country / territory
- China
- Region
- Shanghai
- Administrative subdivision
- Shanghai Municipality
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 31.22222, 121.45806
- GeoNames type
- PPLA
Available guides
Discovering Shanghai’s Architecture
From the Art Deco façades of the Bund to the lilong of the former French Concession, Shanghai reads like a city built in layers. This guide helps you recognise its major periods, choose architectural walks and observe both landmarks and everyday streets.
Visiting Shanghai: Planning Your Trip
From the historic façades of the Bund to tree-lined lanes and Pudong’s skyscrapers, Shanghai reveals several sides at once. This guide helps you choose your neighbourhoods, sights, transport options and culinary experiences to plan a well-balanced stay.
Explore nearby localities in the same region
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