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Shanghai, where riverfront heritage meets a global skyline

Shanghai rises along the Huangpu River in a composition of historic façades and modern towers. On one bank, the Bund preserves early 20th-century trading houses; across the water, Pudong’s skyline signals the city’s financial influence. Commerce, design, and international exchange define Shanghai’s rhythm, shaping one of Asia’s most dynamic urban landscapes.

Historic Art Deco architecture on the Bund
Direct alignment with the Huangpu River
Position within Shanghai’s financial and cultural district
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Our Fairmont hotel in Shanghai

Shanghai’s identity centers on movement—ships along the Huangpu, financial markets across Lujiazui, and pedestrians along Nanjing Road. The Bund’s stone façades reflect the city’s international trading history, while glass towers across the river signal its contemporary global reach. This dialogue between eras defines Shanghai’s architectural character.

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Must-see attractions in Shanghai

  • The Bund

    Historic waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River

  • Lujiazui Skyline

    Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower

  • Yu Garden

    Ming dynasty classical Chinese garden

  • Nanjing Road

    Major commercial thoroughfare

Riverfront perspective

The Huangpu River defines Shanghai’s spatial identity. Views from the Bund reveal a skyline that shifts from heritage façades to illuminated towers across the water.

Architectural dialogue

Art Deco buildings, colonial-era institutions, and contemporary skyscrapers coexist within a compact urban core. This layering reinforces Shanghai’s position as a city shaped by international exchange.

Commercial energy

Financial headquarters and luxury retail corridors anchor Shanghai’s global reputation. The city’s pace reflects its role as a primary gateway for trade and innovation.

Planning your stay at Fairmont hotels in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) connect the city to major global destinations. High-speed rail and metro networks provide efficient access across the metropolitan area.

The hotel’s location on the Bund places guests within walking distance of key financial and retail districts.

  • Dine in Shanghai

    Traced by the sweeping bend of the Huangpu River, this spectacular global metropolis invites epicureans to discover a magnificent culinary landscape. Guests can savor spectacular tasting menus that blend ancestral Huaiyang culinary traditions with progressive global gastronomy. From historic Art Deco salons along the legendary Bund to sleek, sky-high lounges, visitors are treated to an unparalleled sensory celebration of flavor and stunning skyline views.

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  • Spa in Shanghai

    Rising gracefully above the bustling streets of this global financial metropolis, an exquisite high-altitude wellness sanctuary offers a serene escape from the energetic pace below. Modern explorers can immerse themselves in bespoke holistic treatments, ancestral Chinese healing rituals, and restorative massage therapies within elegant, tranquil interiors. Framed by breathtaking panoramic views of the glittering riverfront skyline, this peaceful haven delivers a masterfully choreographed journey of deep relaxation, beautifully restoring harmony to mind, body, and soul.

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    Radiating centuries of dynastic grandeur, China’s historic imperial capital invites modern explorers to explore a breathtaking contrast of ancient majesty and modern sophistication. Guests can transition seamlessly from the silent stone courtyards of the historic Forbidden City and quiet temple pathways to sleek, sky-high lounges offering exceptional world-class gastronomy and glittering skyline views.

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    Surrounded by mist-veiled peaks and ancient bamboo forests, this historic southwestern capital invites modern explorers to discover a captivating rhythm of leisure and luxury. Famous as a sanctuary for rare giant pandas and a cradle of traditional tea culture, the vibrant metropolis seamlessly blends centuries-old temples with sleek contemporary design. Visitors can savor bold, aromatic culinary masterpieces and retreat to refined urban sanctuaries of modern elegance.

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    Nestled in the water-rich plains of the Yangtze River Delta, this tranquil lakeside sanctuary offers a peaceful escape from nearby bustling mega-cities. Modern explorers can discover beautifully preserved, centuries-old water towns traced by arched stone bridges and quiet canals, enjoying a refined waterfront retreat of ancestral heritage and contemporary luxury.

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