Visit Shanghai During APES 2026 – City Guide for Exhibition Visitors

The APES Organizing Committee has curated a selection of Shanghai’s top attractions to help you plan your journey according to your preferences.

Shanghai is a metropolis where traditional roots run deep beneath a modern pulse.

Across the river, the century-old architecture of the Bund gazes at the skyscrapers of Pudong—a silent witness to the passage of time. Here, the hymns of Xujiahui and the incense of the Jade Buddha Temple each find their place. Deep within the longtang (alleys), the relaxed clatter of mahjong tiles meets the youthful energy of a street football game. In the city's theaters, the gentle melodies of Shanghai Opera and the grandeur of symphonies flourish side by side.

The flavors of Shanghai are a rich tapestry: from authentic Benbang cuisine in time-honored restaurants and Cantonese dim sum at Xing Hua Lou to French fine dining at the Red House. Between the traditional tea aromas of Shanghai Old Street and the vibrant nightlife of Hengshan Road, East meets West in a spectacular fusion of styles.