Shanghai: Choosing an area

Shanghai with Parents and Kids: Getting Both the Night View and Short Walks
How to choose a place to stay in Shanghai with parents or kids that gives you both the night view and short walking distances. We looked at room size, children's age rules, and kids' rooms.

First Trip to Shanghai? Why to Stay Near East Nanjing Road Station
If it's your first time in Shanghai, here's why the area around East Nanjing Road Station is convenient, and what to look for and keep in mind when choosing a hotel there.

Oriental Pearl Tower Head-On from the North Bund, Up Close from Lujiazui
A comparison of the two areas where you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower from your room: the North Bund and Lujiazui. What you see, how to pick a room, and how getting around differs.

Shanghai Night-View Hotels: West Bank or Pudong?
Should you stay west of the Huangpu River (East Nanjing Road, the Bund, North Bund) or in Pudong (Lujiazui)? This guide helps you choose by the night view you get and the routes you walk.