Where to stay
Donghu Hotel
70 Donghu Lu, French Concession
011-86-21-6415-8158
www.donghuhotel.com
Fancier rooms in two 1940s buildings set on garden grounds. Modern comfortable rooms nearby in another building are excellent for business travelers or tourists looking for a central base in the city. Double $110, single $90.
Grand Hyatt
Jin Mao Tower
88 Century Blvd., Pudong
011-86-21-5049-1234
Said to be the highest hotel in the world, the prices get pretty lofty, too. But a room here gives you a unique view on the changing city below. Double rooms start over $200 and climb quickly depending on amenities and size.
What to do
50 Moganshan Road
By Aomen Lu
Metro Shanghai Train Station
Art studios, galleries, and offices fill a once run-down squatters space that has been turned into high-end cutting-edge culture. Browse paintings, sculpture , and more, much of which is for sale. For a listing of Shanghai galleries, including many at 50 Moganshan, visit www.shanghaidaily.com/directory-cat/5.htm .
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
100 Renmin Ave.,
http://lyw.sh.gov.cn/en/scenic_spot/upeh.aspx
An overwhelming floor-model display of the city and interactive exhibits charting the city government's version of events in Shanghai in past centuries and decades. Well worth a stop to get your bearings in the city.
Where to eat
Three on the Bund
No. 3 The Bund
Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road
011-86-21-6323-3355
www.threeonthebund.com
A seven-story complex with a modern art gallery, Evian spa, and high-end fashion boutique. But the main attraction is the gourmet restaurants: Laris, Whampoa Club, Jean-Georges, and the casual rooftop restaurant, New Heights. All of this doesn't come cheap. Dinner for two at Laris: $250.
Bao Luo
271 Fumin Lu, French Concession
011-86-21-5403-7239
Bring your appetite and gumption to this Shanghai classic, home to heavy dishes of duck, pork, crab , and snake. Diners sit in a main hall or several smaller side rooms. Dinner for two $20- $30.
Jishi
41 Tianping Lu, French Concession
011-86-21-6282-9260
A more cramped, but calmer setting to try local fare. Go early for the pig's knuckle. Dinner for two $20- $30.
Information
www.timeout.com/travel/shanghai
www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/china/shanghai/
www.shanghaidaily.com
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