East China

Travel Guide

Shanghai
Jing An Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
Jing An Temple which includes a city and a temple or place of worship
Jade Buddha Temple showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Jade Buddha Temple which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Where to stay in East China

Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and outdoor eating

Downtown Shanghai

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like Three on the Bund and Huxinting Tea House, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Jing'an

Ancient Jing'an Temple and bustling West Nanjing Road offer a mix of history and premier shopping, while Daning Lingshi Park provides a green oasis. Easily explore with nine metro lines available.

Jing'an
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

Central Shanghai's bustling hub, Huangpu District boasts popular shopping areas like Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, and Xintiandi. Explore key attractions such as The Bund, Old City God Temple, and leafy streets lined with cafes, high-end retail, and historical houses.

Huangpu
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Xuhui

Discover a bustling financial center and shopping haven with malls like Grand Gateway Shanghai and Pacific Sogo. Explore St. Ignatius Cathedral, Xujiahui Observatory, and French-style districts, all easily accessible via seven metro lines.

Xuhui
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Travelers choose Lujiazui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Tower.

Lujiazui
“If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough.” 

― Mario Andretti

In China, everything is like this.  Unless you are away from the cities, construction, traffic and just buying some noodles is moving at a pace that seems just a little out of control.  It has the feel of a pressure pot that has been turned up just a bit too high.

However, I have lived here for a while now, and I have become used to the mad cap pace that everything is running at.  Once you get adjusted to that pace, it is a dream come true for the traveller.  Planes, trains and a shit-load of restaurants and hotels all linked into convenient apps (well, not so much the restaurants) such as Ctrip.

Ctrip website

Minhang

Minhang is well-liked for its breweries and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Qibao Old Street and Huangpu River are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shujian Road Station or Shuangbai Road Station to get around.

Minhang
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No. 1018, Changbang Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions West Lake and Westlake Culture ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi
Shangri-La Qingdao

Shangri-La Qingdao

5 out of 5
9 Xiang Gang Zhong Road Qingdao Shandong
The price is ₩108,728 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩108,728
₩126,777 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (640 reviews)
Staff is really helpful. I didn't have a chinese number to order food delivery. The hotel staff volumteer to use his number instead. I send a few online packages to the hotel and the hotel the package is well stored. Hotel surrounding is amazing.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Shangri-La Qingdao
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central Hangzhou Zhejiang
The price is ₩177,729 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
₩177,729
₩207,232 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
Service was excellent

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

4 out of 5
No 888 Qianshan Road Hefei AnHui
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Hefei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anhui Museum and Hefei ...
7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)
I'm a picky person but this place was so good!

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei
qingdaowanxianghaijing

qingdaowanxianghaijing

2.5 out of 5
qingdaoshinanquxianggangzhonglu8 Qingdao shangdaongs
Stay at this aparthotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth Square ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Good location and view
Good location and view. But it is difficult to find the hotel if you can not speak Chinese, since the name of hotel is not on the building.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

qingdaowanxianghaijing
Yiwu  Manting City Hotel

Yiwu Manting City Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Futian Road Changchun6jie No. 62, Yiwu Jinhua Zhejiang
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Jinhua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Yiwu Futian Wetland Park and Yiwu Museum ...
7/10 Good! (17 reviews)
6 floor is terrible like a prison

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Yiwu Manting City Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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