• The Pearl Tower
The Oriental Pearl Tower is Shanghai’s most distinctive landmark. At 468 metres it is the highest TV tower in Asia and the third tallest in the world. Situated in the Lujiazui district on the banks of the Huangpu river, and overlooking the historic Bund, it has a sight-seeing floor on the upper sphere which offers panoramic views of Shanghai. The upper sphere also houses a revolving restaurant, a disco hall, a piano bar.

• Cloud Nine
Equally spectacular views of the city can be found at Cloud Nine, a bar located on floor 87 of the Jin Mao tower. Although it takes three lifts to get to the top, the trek is worth the effort - even if the drinks at the top are rather over-priced.

• Urban Planning Museum
The urban planning museum is a must for all tourists. Its five floors detail architects’ future plans for Shanghai, and also charts the astonishing transformation the city has undergone over the last few decades.

• The Maglev
The Shanghai Maglev is the fastest railway system in commercial operation in the world. It has a "normal" service speed of 431 km/h (267 mph), and provides a rapid connection from the metro station at Longyang Lu to Pudong Shanghai International Airport. Perversely, it is not only much faster and infinitely more enjoyable than a taxi ride through Shanghai’s traffic-jammed streets, but it also happens to be significantly cheaper. An ideal, stress-free way to end the trip.

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