Shanghai Maps 2025: Updated, Detailed and Downloadable

Under the direct administration of the State Council of China, Shanghai is the most populous city in China with the Huangpu River flowing through it. It is the global center for finance, research, technology, manufacturing, and transportation, and one of the most important gateway cities for tourists visiting China.

To help you plan a Shanghai tour, we have collected some useful Shanghai maps. You may read these Shanghai Maps below like Shanghai Location Map, Shanghai Attractions Map, Shanghai Transportation Map, Shanghai High Speed Railway Map, Shanghai Metro Map, etc. All of these maps are downloadable and printable.

Shanghai China Map - Where is Shanghai Located in China?

Shanghai (120° 52'- 122° 12′E, 30° 40' - 31° 53′N), is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze river, facing the East China Sea in the east, with Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in the north and west. It is only about 175km to Hangzhou, 100km to Suzhou, 300km to Nanjing, and 385km to the famous Mt. Huangshan.

6 Days Shanghai Hangzhou Suzhou Bullet Train Tour with Wuzhen Water Town

Itinerary: Shanghai / Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Suzhou / Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Wukang Road City Walk, Wuzhen Water Town, West Lake, Linger Garden

Shanghai Attractions Map

Shanghai has 16 districts so far. Seven of these districts govern Puxi, meaning the west bank of Huangpu River, and Huangpu District is the administrative center. These seven districts are the core area of Shanghai downtown, namely Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Jing'an, Putuo, Hongkou, and Yangpu. Pudong the east bank of Huangpu River, is the newer part of Shanghai is governed by Pudong New Area, and the other districts, namely Baoshan, Minhang, Jiading, Jinshan, Songjiang, Qingpu, and Fengxian, govern suburbs of Shanghai.

Known for the modern cityscape and skyscrapers, exotic scenery, and traditional gardens, ancient water town, and Disneyland, Shanghai attracts lots of tourists to visit the Bund (Wai Tan), Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Museum, etc. The maps of its major attractions are offered for your adventure in Shanghai!

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9 Days Dream Tour to Hangzhou and Yellow Mountain by High Speed Train

Itinerary: Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan
Highlights: The Bund, Lingering Garden, Suzhou Silk Museum, Zhouzhuang Water Town, West Lake, Yellow Mountain, Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Villages

Shanghai Transportation Map

With two international airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport), four major railway stations (Shanghai railway station, Shanghai South railway station, Shanghai West railway station, and Shanghai Hongqiao railway station), the busiest port in the world - Shanghai port, Shanghai is a transportation hub both at home and overseas. It is usually the arrival or departure city for tourists visiting China. Taking a high-speed train, flight from Shanghai, you can reach almost any domestic destinations in China such as Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Huangshan, etc. With an extensive public transportation system, you can travel to Shanghai conveniently by metro, maglev train, bus, ferry, and taxi.

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Shanghai High Speed Railway Map

3 Days Shanghai Past and Present Contrast Tour (at Leisure Pace)

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Tianzifang

Shanghai Accommodation Map - Where to Stay in Shanghai

Shanghai is divided by the Huangpu River into Pudong and Puxi. The best areas to stay include: Lujiazui and Pudong New Area with iconic riverside views, People’s Square Area which is the central location of shopping and transport, Xintiandi Area blending of tradition, cafes, and nightlife, etc. Shanghai accommodation map presents the best areas to stay in Shanghai to help better plan your Shanghai tour.

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3 Days Shanghai Highlights Tour with Water Town

Itinerary: Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden

How to Plan a Shanghai Tour

Spend 2 to 3 days exploring Shanghai’s unique blend of Western and Eastern influences!

Usually, tourists spend 2 days sightseeing the most famous landmarks, including the Bund, skyscrapers like Shanghai Tower, historical Wukang Road, informative Shanghai Museum, etc. With one extra day, you can visit Zhujiajiao Water Town or enjoy family fun in Disneyland Park in the suburb.

☛ 2 Days Classic Shanghai City Tour
☛ 3 Days Shanghai Past and Present Contrast Tour
☛ 3 Days Shanghai Highlights & Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour

For a change of scenery, consider these easy getaways:

Suzhou (30 min by high-speed train) - Famous for its classical gardens and charming water towns.

Hangzhou (1 hour by high-speed train) - Renowned for the poetic West Lake and Longjing tea plantations.

Yellow Mountain (3 hours by high-speed train) - Breathtaking peaks and UNESCO-listed landscapes.

☛ 5 Days Shanghai Hangzhou Suzhou Highlights Tour
☛ 6 Splendid East China Tour by Bullet Train
☛ 5 Days Shanghai Huangshan Tour by High Speed Train
☛ 9 Days East China & Mt. Huang Tour by High Speed Train

Start Your China Adventure from Shanghai

As a major international hub, Shanghai is the ideal gateway for exploring China—many travelers begin or end their journeys here. If you're a first-timer, we recommend extending your trip to iconic destinations like Beijing (Great Wall & Forbidden City), Xi’an (Terracotta Warriors), Zhangjiajie (Avatar-inspired peaks), and Guilin (karst landscapes & idyllic river views).

☛ 8 Days Best of China Tour (Beijing/Xian/Shanghai)
☛ 10 Days Classic China Tour (Shanghai/Guilin/Xian/Beijing)
☛ 13 Days China Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie and Guilin(Beijing/Xian/Zhangjiajie/Guilin/Shanghai)
☛ 17 Days China Paradise Tour with Tibet Discovery & Yangtze Cruise

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