Pudong Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Pudong Essentials

Pudong represents Shanghai’s rapid modernization, centered on the Lujiazui financial district. This area features a trio of supertall skyscrapers—the 632-meter Shanghai Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Jin Mao Tower—alongside the distinct spheres of the Oriental Pearl Tower. Cultural landmarks include the China Art Museum, housed in the former 2010 Expo pavilion, and the Jean Nouvel-designed Museum of Art Pudong. The district is connected to the airport via the high-speed Maglev train and offers extensive waterfront views along the Huangpu River.

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Pudong Editor's Choice

This collection highlights Shanghai's cultural landscape, spanning from the historic French Concession to the modern skyline of Pudong. Major institutions include the China Art Museum, housed in the iconic 2010 Expo 'Oriental Crown,' and the Shanghai Museum, which preserves ancient Chinese bronzes and ceramics. The list covers significant political history at the Site of the First CPC Congress and the former residences of Sun Yat-Sen and Mao Zedong. Green spaces like Fuxing Park and Huangpu Park offer urban respite, while specialized venues like the Jewish Refugees Museum and Power Station of Art showcase the city’s complex heritage and contemporary growth.

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Art & Museums in Pudong

Pudong’s cultural landscape features architectural landmarks and specialized institutions. The China Art Museum occupies the iconic 2010 Expo 'Oriental Crown,' while the Museum of Art Pudong, designed by Jean Nouvel, anchors the Lujiazui waterfront. Ancient Chinese antiques are housed at the Shanghai Museum East Campus and the high-altitude Guanfu Museum in Shanghai Tower. Interactive science exhibits and niche collections dedicated to animation and contemporary art provide a comprehensive overview of Shanghai’s evolving art and technology sectors.

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Parks & Green Spaces

Pudong’s green spaces range from the expansive Century Park, the city's largest landscaped area, to specialized ecological sites like Houtan Park, a restored wetland along the Huangpu River. The Expo site features modern designs including the Shanghai Expo Park and the traditionally styled Mu Zhong Shan Shui Garden. Riverside corridors, such as the former Shanghai Shipyard site, blend industrial heritage with public paths, while local spots like Man qu gong yuan focus on specific botanical themes.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -4°–15°
1° at night
9 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -3°–18°
2° at night
10 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 1°–23°
6° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–27°
11° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 13°–31°
17° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–33°
21° at night
16 rainy days
3 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–36°
26° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–36°
26° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good

29° · extremes 18°–33°
22° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 11°–29°
16° at night
8 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–24°
10° at night
9 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -3°–17°
3° at night
7 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers: 110 Police
Electricity: Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Chinese
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +86

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Art & Museums in Pudong

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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